Samaria Gorge Tour

 

Surrounded by the White Mountains, Omalos plateau is located 38km south of Chania at an altitude up to 1,100 meters. The plateau is frequently covered by snow in the winter. The National Park of Samaria Gorge starts here. The Gorge is 16 km long and it became a national park in 1962, particularly as a refuge for the rare kri-kri, a goat endemic to Crete only.

 

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Pick up

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Entrance of Samaria Gorge – Xyloskalo

Xiloskalo is the starting point for the thousands of visitors of the famous Samaria Gorge at 1250m. In Xyloskalo you will see the forest guard kiosk and the information center about the White Mountains and the National Park of Samaria. You will issue the entrance fee at the kiosk.

The hiking distance of the gorge is 15 km, from Omalos Plateau to the beach of Agia Roumeli, the distance of the gorge though is 13 km long. Depending on your pace it will take you 5-7 hours to cross the gorge. From Agia Roumeli beach you will take the ferry to Sfakia where we will be waiting for you or visit Loutro at Sfakia for watersports and cretan traditional cuisine.

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Pick up from Sfakia (upon arrival of the ferry around 18:00)

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Return to Chania

 

06:45 Pick up time
19:30 Return to Chania
Duration: approx. 13 hours

 

Payment Policy

  1. Deposit Requirement: A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure the reservation. The booking is not confirmed until the deposit is received.
  2. Final Payment: The remaining 70% balance must be paid no later than 7 days before the scheduled tour date. For last-minute bookings (within 7 days), full payment is required at the time of booking.
  3. Accepted Payment Methods: We accept credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and secure online payments. Cash payments may be accepted on request, subject to prior arrangement.
  4. Late Payment: If the final balance is not paid on time, the booking may be cancelled and the deposit forfeited, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed in writing.
  5. Confirmation: A booking confirmation and payment receipt will be sent via email once payment is received.

 

Cancellation Policy

  1. Free Cancellation: Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund.
  2. Partial Refund: Cancellations made between 3–6 days prior to the tour date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
  3. No Refund: Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour start time, or no-shows, are non-refundable.
  4. Weather or Force Majeure: In the event of cancellations due to severe weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances (e.g., road closures, natural disasters), a full refund or rescheduling option will be offered.
  5. Changes & Rescheduling: Requests to reschedule are subject to availability and must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

 

What we Provide

Private Transportation

Experienced driver

Pick up and drop off from hotel

Free bottle of water provided on the tour

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    One tour per person