Dragon Lake: Guided Trekking Trip Dragon Lake Trekking
ID: GYG452206-811551
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Inspire your inner adventurer on a guided trekking tour along the alpine Dragon Lake from Mikro Papigko. Admire the Towers of Papigko, see mountain goat-antelopes, and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Discover the majestic natural beauty of Greece on this guided trek. Climb to a magnificent alpine lake which offers wonderful views of the high peaks surrounding it and the path leading to it. Sit down for a delicious picnic lunch along the way, and make friends with some of the local mountain goat-antelopes.
Start your ascent at the village of Mikro Papigko, following a well-carved path to the mountain refuge of Astraka. Throughout the climb, you will have excellent views of the Towers of Papigko and Mount Nemertsika (in Albania), among others. Then descend to the dry (in summer months) Xerolimni Lake, which was formed by glaciers millions of years ago.
Get rewarded with satisfaction after a steep hike to the lake, and snap some pictures of the Balkan chamois (goat-antelope) and wonderful views of the Aoos Canyon and Mount Smolikas (the second-highest in Greece). Enjoy the fresh air and stunning natural views of the region before getting dropped off back at your accommodation.
Highlights
- Sit down to a delicious picnic lunch in a picturesque natural setting
- Discover one of the most magnificent alpine lakes in the country of Greece
- Capture pictures of the charming Balkan chamois (goat-antelope) population
- Admire excellent views of the Towers of Papigko in Zagori (Astraka)
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from the village of Mikro Papigko
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place in good (appropriate) weather conditions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
