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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

4.5(53)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 53 reviews12 hFree cancellationBy PLATANOS TOURS
SAMARIA GORGE

About this activity

Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Rethymno you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.

Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat. Entrance fee : 5€ (children up to the age of 15 years old are free of charge). Ferry fee : 13€ ( Sougia ferry). These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.

After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch.

Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.

What's included

  • ✓Hotel pick-up and drop off (at Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Private guided tour at the Samaria Gorge (if trekking guide option selected)
  • ✓Professional English , German and French Guide

Not included

  • ✕Boat ticket
  • ✕Personal expenses and Food and drinks
  • ✕No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
  • ✕Samaria: Others Nationalities: 0-4 yrs (FREE)
  • ✕Samaria: EU Citizens: 0-17 yrs (FREE) / 65+yrs (FREE)
  • ✕Boat ticket (Up to 12 years old)

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable shoes
  • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
  • Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros Gerani and Georgioupoli
  • The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
  • This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 8, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
  • Swimming suits

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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