Hiking the Samaria Gorge

the most famous gorge in Crete

altitude of 1230 m

At the altitude of 1230 m.
Located 4,000 feet above sea level. Enjoy a trek in the gorge on an excursion that begins with a pick-up in Paleochora and a drive to Omalos, in the White Mountains.

in to the Wild

Trek over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees, along a river and by freshwater springs. Take in spectacular views of Crete’s most beautiful mountain range and see mountain goats roaming 

Agia Roumeli

At the end of the trek, visit the village of Agia Roumeli many taverns and shops. Late in the afternoon, board a boat for the trip from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, 

 
 

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07:30 Departure from Paleochora

Pick ups from our office in Paleochora and a drive to Omalos, in the White Mountains. Enjoy an 1 hour and 30 min bus drive to the gorge

9:00 Arrival to Xyloskalo

  • Xyloskalo – entrance to the gorge
  • Every 2 km rest area with a water spring
  • After 7 km you come to the abandoned village of Samaria – we recommend to leave from there before 13:30.
  • After 13,8 km – exit of the national park {give there a part of your ticket}
  • Last 2.2 km concrete road – you can take a minibus to the port
  • There is no mobile signal inside the gorge, in case of problems contact the rangers in the gorge

15:00 approx End of the trek
Agia Roumeli village – beach, taverns

Free time for about 2 and a half hours, rest and swim at the village of Agia Roumeli that boasts numerous taverns and shops.

17.30 Board a boat for the trip from Agia Roumeli to Paleochora,

17.30 Board a boat for the trip from Agia Roumeli to Paleochora,

19.00 Arrival in Paleochora,

17.30 Board a boat for the trip from Agia Roumeli to Paleochora,

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
A water bottle which you can refill on the way.
Some food. There is no food inside the National Park
Suncream
Hat
Raincoat if needed
Plasters for your blisters
Swimsuit and a towel (this is optional but a dive in the sea at the end of the walk is very refreshing )

You have to be physically fit to hike Samaria Gorge
     
This trek is not recommended for
           children under the age of 6,
           pregnant women
           anyone with health problems

Sabine Travel specialize in Hiking Excursions with over 20 proven years of adventure travel experiences who have gained knowledge. Because of this, we bring more to your trekking experience.
Our bus drivers are friendly, approachable and helpful to every passenger who gets on our busses
with Excellent customer service skills and Strong commitment to safety
Starting at 07:30 you don’t need to wake up in the middle of the night