Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge Hiking Adventure
Hike through Europe’s longest and most famous gorge! A 15 km trek through stunning natural beauty, ending at the coastal village of Agia Roumeli. Enjoy a swim and a relaxing ferry ride before heading back.
Includes: Air-conditioned bus transfer, English & Greek-speaking escort
Not included: Gorge entrance (€5), ferry ticket (€13), food & drinks
Duration: ~14 hours

Rock formations and river inside Samaria Gorge Crete

Forested mountain scenery in Samaria Gorge Crete

Agia Roumeli village on the south coast of Crete

Hiking trail through Samaria Gorge in Crete

Narrow rocky passage inside Samaria Gorge Crete

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   Chiara 
 
 
 
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   Norbert Garzonio 
 
 
 
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   Carla Tavaris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ottima esperienza. La signora dell’agenzia molto disponibile e professionale.Ci ha accompagnato Ilias, simpatico, competente oltre che ottimo autista. Ci ha descritto il  paesaggio trasmettendoci l’amore per la propria terra. Escursione di 6 amici friulani.  Assolutamente consigliato.
  
 
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   David Seful 
 
 
 
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   Enzo Salmon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incroyable. Très clairement la meilleure façon de découvrir balos, surtout tôt le matin ou tard le soir. Choississez Panteli, le meilleur guide (on a pas testé les autres mais ça peut difficilement être mieux). Un très bon moment passé avec lui, rires, anecdotes, et supers conseils
  
 
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   Alexander Kreines 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent experience! This is indeed the best way to get to the Balos lagoon. You drive over a picturesque road, and then get to an uncrowded part of the beach, enjoying the marvelous view of the lagoon from the top. We saw from the distance the crowds disembarking the boat and were so happy that we are not among them. We took a 9:00 trip, so it was a little hard to go back in the heat of 13:30, but definitely doable and worth the effort; the height difference is about 150 m. By the way, the road itself is not that bad, but full of sharp rocks, which can damage the tire of a regular car
  
 
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   Andrea 
 
 
 
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Todos los empleados fueron majísimos, atentos y súper amables en todo momento. Incluso tuvieron el detalle de darnos galletas y agua fría tanto a la ida como a la vuelta, algo que se agradece muchísimo.

Mi pareja y yo decidimos optar por este servicio para llegar hasta Balos porque no sabíamos con certeza si nuestro coche de alquiler podría llegar. Además, muchas compañías de alquiler prohíben acceder a Balos con sus vehículos e incluso pueden llegar a imponer multas.

Sin duda, creemos que fue la mejor opción. No solo te evitas preocupaciones y posibles problemas con el coche, sino que además conviertes el trayecto en parte de la experiencia. Es entretenido, diferente y puedes disfrutar del recorrido tranquilamente, sin preocuparte por nada.

¡Una experiencia totalmente recomendable! Si volviera a Balos, repetiría sin ninguna duda. ❤️🐐
  
 
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   Uwe Will 
 
 
 
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   Thomas 
 
 
 
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Full Description

The Samaria Gorge is the most famous hiking gorge in Europe, and it forms part of the European path E4. Thousands of tourists visit it every summer to admire its wild and vast beauty. For many, this is the main reason they visit Crete. The gorge stretches over 15 km, and it takes about 5-7 hours to hike from Omalos to Agia Roumeli.

The gorge became a national park in 1962. “The purpose of its establishment is to protect the significant and unique elements that constitute the natural and cultural heritage of the area, serving as a refuge for the endangered Cretan wild goat (Kri-Kri).” There are many species of flora and fauna that are endemic to the gorge and the surrounding area.

Excursion Program:
Pick-up from your hotel or a nearby location early in the morning. The guide will collect the payment for the entrance to the gorge and the ferry ticket (Ag. Roumeli – Sougia) and will provide you with your tickets later. Upon arriving at Omalos, we will make a stop at a traditional taverna, where you can buy breakfast or a coffee (optional). Shortly after, the hike begins. Our guide will always be behind you, ensuring your safety and helping if needed. At the end of the gorge, you will reach the village of Agia Roumeli. There, you will receive your ferry tickets from our guide.

In Agia Roumeli, you will have free time to swim at the beach and have lunch (optional) at one of the tavernas. You will board the boat at 17:30, heading to Sougia or Sfakia (usually Sougia). Once you arrive at the port, our bus will be waiting to take you back to the pick-up point.

The hike takes about 5 hours, and you will need good shoes, socks, sunscreen, and a hat. For the beach at Agia Roumeli, you will need to bring a swimsuit.
You must bring a bottle of water (there are drinking water springs inside the gorge) and a light snack.
Camping, staying overnight, making fires, smoking (only at designated stations), uprooting plants, and swimming in the river are prohibited in the gorge.
We maintain the cleanliness of the toilets for our health and ask that you do not throw paper inside them.
The ticket you buy at the entrance to the gorge must be kept until the end for a check at the exit.

Duration of the excursion: Approximately 14 hours.

Included:

Transport by air-conditioned bus
Guide – gorge escort (Greek-speaking, English-speaking)

Not Included:

Gorge entrance fee: Adults: €5, Children up to 15 years old: Free
Ferry ticket (Ag. Roumeli – Sougia):
- Adults: €10
- Children (6-12 years): €5.50
- Infants (1-5 years): Free

Boat ticket price: €13