Discover Samaria Gorge
Samaria Village
42km From Chania
9-10 Hours
Duration
Sport or Hiking Shoes
Equipment
Medium
Difficulty
Description
The gorge is located at the South of Chania Prefecture in the larger uninhabited area of Europe, where no roads even exist. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains and Mountain Volikas.
The Samaria Gorge hike starts at the Xyloskalo trailhead at an altitude of 1250 meters in the midst of the White Mountains. Along the trail are informative signs about what can be seen along the way, including flora, fauna, and structures. There are also little churches and remnants of villages along the way. When you get to the bottom of the Gorge, get ready for a relieving dive at the clear waters of Agia Roumeli beach. It is exactly what you need at the end of this walk!
For this daily trip, we pick you up from your hotel and we will drive until the entrance of the gorge. You will need around 5-6 hours to get to the bottom and you will arrive at Agia Roumeli Beach. From there, you will take the ferry to Sfakia Port, where our driver will pick you up for the way back to your hotel.
Tour Hightlights
- Scenic drive through traditional Cretan villages.
- Explore the 2nd largest gorge and its stunning sceneries.
- Enjoy a swim in the blue waters of Agia Roumeli Beach at the end of the gorge.
- Take the ferry to Sfakia Port where our driver will meet you for the way back.
Prices per Group
- 1-2 persons: 128 Euro per person
- 3-4 persons: 89 Euro per person
- 5-6 persons: 72 Euro per person
- 7-8 persons: 53 Euro per person
- 9-12 persons: Ask For Availability & Rates
Inclusions
- Hotel/Villa/Port Pick-up.
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle With Professional Driver.
- Cool Bottled Water In The Car.
- All Fees & Taxes.
Samaria – A Traditional Village in Chania
The village of Samaria is an abandoned settlement located in the middle of the Samaria Gorge in Crete. The village was inhabited by loggers and cattle breeders until 1962, when the area was declared a National Park for the protection of the Kri-Kri.
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