Hiking at Samaria Gorge – Departure from Rethymno

✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Pick up mainly from hotels at Georgioupoli, Kavros, Gerani, Rethymno, Missiria, Platanias, Adelianos Kampos, Sfakaki, Stavromenos, Panormo is provided. If pick up from your hotel is not possible you will be picked up from the closest pick up point. In case you don’t know the closest pickup point, please contact us).

✅ Transport by air-conditioned coach

✅ Local guide

Not Included:

❌ Food – Drinks – Personal expenses

❌ Entrance fee to the Gorge ( 5.00€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌ Boat fare from Agia Roumeli to Sougia (11.00€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash

Remember to bring ‼️ Sun Cream (a lot!), Sunglasses and Hat, Long-Sleeved Shirt for Sensitive skin, A light jumper for the morning, Good hiking shoes, Bottle of water and Light Snacks (fruits etc.), Swim Suit and a Beach Towel.

Discounts:

Children up to 3 years old, free of charge and travelling on parents’ lap

Children from 4 to 11 years old, 50% discount on tour rate

⛔ Cancellation Policy

For cancellations up to 2 days prior to departure date, no cancellation  fees

For cancellations 1 day prior to departure date, 100% cancellation fees

Non-Show, 100% cancellation fees

⚠️ Important Notes

1. The hiking is not recommended for any person with a history of knee problems, high blood pressure, cardiac and pulmonary problems, for pregnant women, for anybody who suffers from vertigo/fear of heights and for children.
2. Drink plenty of water (you can refill your bottle from springs inside the gorge).
3. Go slow in the first 2km of the walk & avoid stopping for a rest just below high cliffs.
4. Avoid resting for more than 15 minutes (especially if you are not used to this sort of walk) because your muscles will start to stiffen up and you will find it pretty hard to get going again.
5. Whilst in the village of Samaria take a quiet walk around it, you will probably catch a glimpse of the kri‐kri’s. The young ones get used to seeing people every day and are not that shy.
6. Always look where you are heading. When you want to look around, make sure you don’t block the path and then look.
7. Half way down the gorge lies the old village of Samaria. The village of Samaria has a telephone for communication with the police, a pharmacy, and two mules to transport injured people.
8. The travel agency reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour due to adverse weather conditions or insufficient passengers number or force majeure 12 hours prior to departure time with a notification to the traveler.
9. The following are prohibited inside the gorge: radios, singing, excessive noise, disposal of rubbish in places other than those provided, smoking anywhere other than the rest points, consumption of alcohol.
10. Please arrive on time to the given pick-up point. Unfortunately, there is no option to wait for latecomers. In case of delay, missed pick-up, missed departure time, no refunds.

Upon reservation, our partners will contact you in order to receive your Voucher which includes your pick-up point and time info. Please be aware that you will have to bring the Voucher with you during the trip.

For any further clarification, please feel free to contact us.