From Georgioupolis: Roundtrip Transfer to Samaria Gorge Roundtrip Transfer to Samaria Gorge with Hiking Guide
ID: GYG220527-O-379047
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the most beautiful gorge in Crete by walking for 5-6 hours along the Samaria Gorge trail making numerous stops to admire the incredible views. Get close to wildlife then enjoy the chance to freshen up in the sea at Ayia Roumeli.
Explore the famous Samaria Gorge on a trip along the northern coastline of Crete and through the White Mountains up to the Omalos Plateau. Samaria Gorge became a National Park in 1962 and today, it is the last natural refuge for the Cretan goat species known as Kri-Kri.
Depart early in the morning and board a coach which will pick you up from your hotel. After a comfortable drive, arrive at the plateau of Omalos for a small break before heading to the entrance of the gorge. The start of the hiking trail through the gorge is at a height of 1200m. On the route, pass by rich vegetation and through the tall rock walls known as the "Iron Gates". Fill up your water bottle at one of the springs in the gorge.
At the end of the 17km walk, reach the Libyan Sea. There, at the beach of Ayia Roumeli, enjoy a refreshing swim or sit at one of the taverns until a ferry takes the group to Chora Sfakion where the bus will be waiting for you to return you back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Hike along the Samaria Gorge trail surrounded by outstanding, unique landscapes
- Meet the local Cretan goats known as Kri Kri
- Pass through the 350 m high rock walls called the Iron Gates
- Discover at least 900 flora species and 300 fauna species
- Take a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea at Ayia Roumeli
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• This is a demanding hike; you will need hiking shoes, and to have a good physical stamina
• The hike duration is about 4-5 hours with necessary stops
• Please bring cash for the entrance fee to the gorge (€5, free for children under 15 years old), and the ferry ticket (€12 or €6 for children under 12 years old)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off is from accommodation in the area of Dramia-Kavros-Georgioupolis; for any other places please contact the local supplier
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your hotel in the area Dramia-Kavros-Georgioupolis.You will receive an email with detailed pickup instructions. Be sure to also check your spam folder for the email.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
