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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Heraklion
Heraklion,
Greece
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Overview
Duration
12h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Heraklion you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.
Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat. Entrance fee : 5€ (children up to the age of 15 years old are free of charge). Ferry fee : 13€ ( Sougia ferry). These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.
After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch.
Late in the afternoon 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 to remember
Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. 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. The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers. Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele). This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 6, pregnant women or anyone with health problems. Swimming suits. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Hotel pick-up(Malia,Stalis,Hersoniso,Anisaras,Analypsi,Gouves,Heraklio,Amoudara,Agia Pelagia,Fodele). Professional English and French Guide. Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
Admission to Samaria (€5). Boat ticket to Agia Roumeli – Sfakia (adult 13.00€, child 6,50€). Food and drinks. Personal expenses
Know Before You Go
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
PLATANOS TOURS
Meeting Point
Traveler pickup is offered
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele) .