Samaria Gorge Trek: Spectacular Full-Day Adventure from Rethymno
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37 Ratings
Embark on a challenging and breathtaking trek through the stunning Samaria Gorge, one of Europe's longest and most famous gorges. Marvel at natural wonders, enjoy free time in Agia Roumeli, and take a scenic boat ride back. Book now!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Samaria Gorge - Samaria Gorge, the longest Gorge in Europe,4,000 feet above sea level.Your full-day(12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up in Rethymnon and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.The trek will take you over rocks and stones, through a forest of 1000-year-old trees and along a river and by fresh-water springs.You will be accompanied by our professional mountain escort who speaks English , German and Greek.Our escort will explain all the necessary info and provide you the tickets for the entrance and boat.Entrance fee : 5€ , Ferry fee : 13€ ( boat) . Those have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.Each one of our clients walks on their own pace and our guide will be at the end of the group to help out if you need him.At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find taverns, bars and shops.You have time for a swim and lunch.A meeting point is arranged to get your ferry tickets from our escort.Late in the afternoon about 17:30 you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off at multiple locations
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guidance by a professional multi-lingual guide (English, German, French)
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Samaria (€5)
  • Boat ticket (€13)
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling journey through one of the lengthiest and most renowned gorges in Europe. This tour from Rethymno will have you admiring natural marvels all day, from the White Mountains to ancient forests and beyond.

Your guide will be present to supply all essential information about your trek and issue your entrance and ferry boat tickets. Admittance fee: 5€ (free for children up to 15 years). Ferry cost: 13€ (Sougia ferry). These costs need to be paid to the guide upon arrival.

Following breakfast, you continue into the Samaria Gorge. At the trek’s completion, you’ll stop by the village of Agia Roumeli, which features a variety of taverns, bars, and shops. Take advantage of some leisure time for a swim or a meal.

In the late afternoon, you’ll embark on a boat journey from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where a bus awaits to return you to your origin point.

  • Comfortable shoes
  • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
  • Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros Gerani and Georgioupoli
  • The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
  • This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 8, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
  • Swimming suits
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tanya_b
Jun 11, 2024
Family of 6 had an amazing hike. - The easy bus pick up outside our hotel. The safe cool nice bus ride. Pia our guide who was very helpful. The hike was one of the most amazing things I have done. The fresh water and food along the way. The ferry ride home.
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Andreas_v
Sep 23, 2023
Great Guide! - Excellent Guide! Absolutely stunning scenic experience! Would definitely recommend! Very well organized!
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Michael
Aug 31, 2023
Great hiking experience - Well organized tour. Strenuous but wonderful hike through the Samaria Gorge. Air-conditioned bus and pick-up practically at the door.
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Andriusp2019
Jul 8, 2023
Well organized tour - Booked the tour from Platanos Tours online. Got an email with clear information about the pickup near hotel, all the info to prepare for the hike. Everything went smoothly. The tour guide was very friendly, spoke fluent English French German Greek and maybe more languages 🙂 The guide took care of the entrance and boat tickets (cash needed). If you don't have cash, you can buy tickets yourself, it's the same price. As for the Samaria gorge itself - it was as amazing as stated in other reviews. You must bring good quality shoes (hiking shoes preferable)- no Converse or other city style shoes for this hike. The path is very rocky and the feet hurt. It's not difficult for those who are fit and used to hike. For more regular people - it's quite challenging because of rocky path. You must be generally fit for such a hike. And expect some sore muscles afterwards, especially calves 🙂
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Sumankumar_j
Jun 16, 2023
Amazing and breathtaking view - Very beautiful, a bit tiring track. But during last phase of track view is rally amazing. I would recommend this track. You have to be fit (not suprer fit)
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Nvnannery
Jun 3, 2023
Trip Cancelled but Service was Good - Trip was cancelled due to bad weather. Operator was communicative and gave us a refund. I would book with them again.
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Curious10985655712
May 15, 2024
Beautiful environment. - Beautiful environment. Must experience!! Make sure you have good-fitting walking shoes. That don't slide. Cut your toenails short so that they do not touch the toe of the shoe. This is because it is a descent of 13 km. About rocks. Quite steep. We went in May. Then the temperature is perfect for this trip. The next day you will notice it in your legs. But it's definitely worth it!!!
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920ulfs
May 5, 2024
Challenge - The hike 21 km (not 16 km!). Beautiful views with challenging terrain. Tight schedule. The gorge itself and the hike fantastic but the description of the hike does not match the reality.
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Pahrnia_p
May 21, 2024
Bad communication from Viator! - They won't take responsibility for not collecting me for the tour I paid for. My screenshots clearly show I am being picked up form my hotel at 6:20am - not a time someone willingly gets up on holiday. No one collected me and when I contacted them via the app they told me I should have checked my emails as this wasn't the pick up location. They won't issue me a refund. As most people, I don't check my emails on holiday. Disappointed to say the least.
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David
Sep 9, 2023
Beware pickup and drop off - Poor choice of pick up location and drop off location. The Gerani bus stop is on the highway. There was no place to park our rental car safely so we worried throughout the tour about the car. On the drop off the guide and driver said they could not drop us off at the same place as our car. They said it was not safe for them to stop there. Apparently, it was safe for us to walk 500 meters uphill on a very dark and busy highway after having already hiked 10 miles that day!. A much safer pickup and drop off should have been arranged. We are upset by the lack of concern for our safety. GOOD DAY FROM PLATANOS TOURS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESERVATION. YOUR BOOKING PLAT.BAAF620D76 FOR SAMARIA GORGE ON 08 SEP 2023
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