Hiking Trip to the White Mountains and Samaria Gorge from Rethymno

About the Activity

What to Expect

Begin your exhilarating day trip with a bus journey from Rethymno to the magnificent Samaria Gorge National Park. Dive into an outdoor adventure as you hike at your own pace through a rich and diverse landscape. Traverse rugged trails, ancient forests with millennia-old trees, babbling rivers, and pristine freshwater springs, all while spotting wild mountain goats along the way.

Your full-day journey kicks off with a convenient pickup and a picturesque drive to Omalos, nestled in the heart of the White Mountains. Upon arrival, savor a delicious breakfast before embarking on your hike. Tackle the challenging terrain, guided by an experienced tour guide fluent in English, German, and French. Your guide will provide all necessary information to ensure a hassle-free experience.

Enter the breathtaking Samaria Gorge and walk at your own pace, with your guide always at the back of the group to offer assistance if needed. Conclude your trek in the picturesque village of Agia Roumeli. Here, you can unwind and explore a variety of taverns, bars, and shops. Take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters or enjoy a leisurely lunch. In the late afternoon, regroup at the designated meeting point to board a scenic boat ride from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where a bus will be ready to take you back to your original pickup point. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with natural wonders, adventure, and cultural exploration in the spectacular Samaria Gorge!

Highlights

• Begin your exhilarating day trip with a bus journey from Rethymno to the magnificent Samaria Gorge National Park

• Traverse rugged trails, ancient forests, babbling rivers, and pristine freshwater springs

• Tackle the challenging terrain, guided by an experienced tour guide fluent in English, German, and French

• Conclude your trek in the picturesque village of Agia Roumeli, unwind and explore a variety of taverns, bars, and shops

How to Get There

• Meeting time: 20 minutes before departure

• Pick up: If you want to use our pick up service from around the area, please let us know after completing the booking. We will pick you up at a designated point at or very near to your accommodation at the scheduled pickup time. Note that the pick up is for free for the area of Rethymno. If you are located outside this area, a surcharge may apply and must be paid on site. At the end of the trip, we will go back to our starting point, and if you used our pick up service, you will be dropped off at the pick up point.

Itinerary

• Departure Departure from your chosen pick up location

• Omalos

• Samaria Gorge National Park

• Agia Roumeli

• Return to the prior pick up location

Requirements

• Minimum age: 6 years

• Not suitable for people with serious medical conditions

• Not suitable for people with bad heart conditions

• Not recommended for people who suffer from any back problems, or had any back operations

• Not recommended for people with mobility issues

• Not suitable for pregnant women

Included Services

• Pick up

• Live tour guide in English, German, and French

• Hotel pick up and drop-off from Rethymno area. If you are located outside this area, a surcharge may be asked to be paid in cash on-site.

Not Included

• Entry ticket Samaria Gorge National Park (5€ per person, to be paid on site with cash)

• Boat ticket (13€ to be paid on site in cash)

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Hiking equipment

• Cash

• Hiking boots and clothing

• Comfortable shoes and clothing

• Bottle of water

• Snacks

• Towel

• Swimwear

Good to know

• Not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderly

• Minimum age required is 6 years

• Not accessible to wheelchairs and strollers

• No pets allowed

• You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks

• Not suitable for pregnant women

• Please note that your trip duration may vary depending on your starting point, making the journey longer.