Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Chania

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Pick-up and drop-off service from designated pick-up points
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide

Entrance fee to the Gorge (5€)
Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia (13€)
Food, drinks and personal expenses

Overview

Embarking on the Samaria Gorge hike, you’ll experience a full-day adventure that begins early in the morning and culminates in the picturesque Agia Roumeli. Starting from Xyloskalo, you’ll descend 600 wooden steps into the heart of this majestic gorge, encountering breathtaking scenic views that will inspire you to keep going. The hike is undeniably a physical challenge, stretching over 16.5 kilometers, but it’s this very difficulty that makes reaching the end so rewarding.

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Pickup details

At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and address. You will be notified by e-mail about the pickup point and time (mainly from hotels at Agia Marina, Agioi Apostoloi, Chania City Center, Gerani, Halepa area, Kalamaki, Kolymvari, Maleme, Platanias, Stalos, Tavronitis). ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Samaria Gorge National Park

We will drive up to the Omalos Plateau on the White Mountans, where the entrance of the Gorge lies and start our Hiking tour through the 16 km long Gorge arriving after 6-7 Hours at the beautiful village of Agia Roumeli at the Libyan Sea. we will have time to relax,have a swimm and enjoy a real cretan meal, before we take the boat to Chora Sfakion, where the Bus will pick-us up and return us to our Hotels.

8 hours

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You need absolutely good hiking shoes or strong trainers along with sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel, swimsuit, an extra pair of socks and a light jacket.Please keep in mind that this is not an easy walk, but a Hike through the longest Gorge of Crete!
Not bookable for children under 15 years old!
Not recommended for travelers with Knee and Leg Problems!

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund

June 12No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Reviews

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Showing 1-5 of 6 reviews with 5 stars

Still amazing 20+ years later!

Published on Jun, 2024

I did this hike 20+ years ago and it’s still amazing! The natural wonders of this land and being in nature soothes the soul but tests the body. Modern day gaming cannot compare to the exhilarating accomplishment of completing 12.8 kilometers of hiking and the last 3 kilometers of walking on to a beach for a well deserved swim.

Beautiful gorge, definately worth a visit. BRING proper hiking shoes!!

Published on Sep, 2022

Beautiful Gorge, would do it again! Booked this through tripadvisor. It is really recommended to book through some agency which takes care of your transfer! Bring proper hiking shoes, we used approach shoes. DO NOT go without proper footwear, we saw three injuries because people thought it was wise to go in sport shoes. It did work for some.. For others the holiday was probably over.. Worst case you end up on a donkey, so better don't rush the decent and take your time and enjoy the scenery (no prices for the first place anyway ;)) Also we made it in about 4 1/2-5 hours and did not rush. Took a break frequently, took photos and drank and ate. The city at the end of the hike has plenty of restaurants and none seemed overpriced at all! When you go there most tours seemed to stop "for breakfast" for about 20 minutes before continuing for a couple more minutes with the bus. I'd recommend to not get your breakfast there, either use the "restaurant" just before the hike starting point (final dropoff of the bus) or bring your own. Why? Far too expensive and mediocre quality at best. I'll definately recommend this to my friends in case they visit crete. :-)

Simply gorge

Published on Jul, 2022

What a beautiful walk! We’re so pleased we organised our trip with Tripadvisor as having the bus pick up and drop off and a tour guide made things so much easier! My boyfriend and I completed the 13.3km walk in just under 6 hours. It was hot and rocky but simply stunning! We’d definitely advise to wear grippy shoes, use sticks for balance and if you need to support your knees and take sunscreen and a bottle to refill. There are water refill taps from the gorge which are crystal clear and ice cold - as well as toilet points - throughout the walk. We were told to make sure you finish the walk before 2pm so start early or the heat will make the walk less enjoyable. It was €5 per adult to enter as it is a protected site Would 100% recommend!

A challenging but most rewarding hiking

Published on Jun, 2022

The gorge is a marvellous place to visit.The narrow path of the river is the most beautiful part of the track.

Super organized trip to beautiful Samaria Gorge

Published on Aug, 2019

We booked tour from Chania to Samaria Gorge and everything was spottless! The bus picked us up right in front of the hotel we were staying in, right on agreed time. The guide was super helpful, the driver was very skillful and everything was just the way it was written in the inicial trip proposal. Super happy with everything.

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