Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch
ID: GYG554029-952691
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, one of the most amazing and wild areas of Crete, with a certified guide and gear. Jump in pools, stop to swim, and savor a light lunch at a local farm.
Join in a unique river trekking experience at the heart of Crete island.
You will discover the hidden wilderness of a Cretan gorge by hiking through it.
The walk starts by swimming to an amazing well hidden waterfall. Its power and greatness will impress you. Then we will follow the river's bed , away from crowds, splashing into crystal clear waters and natural pools having fun inside a beautiful natural landscape.
Our gorge is a unique ecosystem and you will have the chance to observe several amphibious animals such as frogs , colourfulll dragonflies , sweet water turtles and if we are lucky spot some vultures flying above us !
The middle part of the route is isolated and suitable for everyone without demanding parts. Later on we will stop for a snack under some huge plane trees having time to swim around taking some amazing photos! Before we finish our tour we will walk through some beautiful gardens with tropical vegetation and a typical Cretan olive grove.
Last but not least follow us on a shady Greek family taverna for some Greek tapas and a cold beer. We will provide you with the suitable equipment to enjoy the most of it!
Highlights
- Swim into the great Waterfall
- Jump inside natural sweet water pools
- Visit a cozy agricultural farm and enjoy light lunch
- Join in a small group always
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The gorge is located 25 km away from Rethymno city. Meet in the wide parking lot available, a few meters away from the gorge's entrance on the left side of the road. For those who are staying on the south coast the meeting point can be at the banana garden cafe which is few kilometers further.
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.
