10-Hour Adventure Hike to Samaria Gorge & Lybian Sea from Rethymno
Highlights
Crete, Samariá Gorge, Rethimnon
nature, trekking, Wildlife
Group Tour
10 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Sign up for this ultimate hiking adventure to the Samaria Gorge and Lybian Sea, situated in the Omalos plateau of the White Mountains. Pass through the beautiful trails of Santa Maria village, walk past the Iron Gates and reach the Agia Roumeli village and Lybian Sea. Lastly, marvel at the striking landscapes before returning to Rethymno.
Itinerary
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Samaria Gorge and Lybian Sea Hike
- Our activity starts at 05:30 - 06:30 am from Rethymno areas with a pickup point at your hotel or close to your hotel.
- After 2 two hours of drive, we will arrive at the entrance on the plateau Omalos of the White Mountains.
- Start hiking from Xiloskalo. It lasts approximately 5-6 hours, and you need absolutely good shoes- mountain boots or, at least, strong trainers.
- On the way, we can get a glimpse of the caves that formed a natural shelter for the Cretans.
- Halfway, we will come across the village of Santa Maria.
- Then, we will arrive at the Iron Gates (Sideroportes).
- At the end of the gorge, we will reach the Lybian sea and the village of Agia Roumeli.
- You can relax and enjoy swimming and after a meal at the local taverns, join the group to take the ferry to Chora Sfakion, where our bus is waiting to take you back to your original pick up point, arriving approximately at 20:00-21:00.
Tour ends.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.