Samaria Gorge Trek: Europe's Longest Gorge

Embark on a challenging trek through Europe’s longest gorge, Samaria Gorge, on a full-day excursion from Chania. Marvel at natural wonders, from the White Mountains to ancient forests and more.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Samaria Gorge - Samaria Gorge, the longest gorge in Europe, is situated 4,000 feet above sea level. This full-day (12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up in Chania and a drive to Omalos, located in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before starting the hike. The trek will lead you over rocks and…
What's Included
  • Hiking excursion
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off services
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Boat ticket
  • Food and drinks Tips and personal expenses
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Boat ticket (Up to 12 years old)
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating hike through Europe’s longest and most renowned gorges on this trip from Chania. Throughout the day, you’ll be astounded by the scenic beauty around you, from the pristine White Mountains to the ancient forests and beyond.
Samaria Gorge, perhaps the most well-known and the lengthiest gorge in Europe, is located 4,000 feet above…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Vincent_d
Oct 24, 2025
Samaria Gorge - Comfortable hiker footwear is a must. Once in a lifetime experience. Beautiful 😍 . A long day. Well spent.
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Heidi_c
Oct 22, 2025
Amazing Hike - Amazing trip through the Gorge NOT for people that dont like walking. You need to be fit. We are big walkers and even we found it hard. I'd recommend stretching before hand as it's a downhill for almost 1o miles there is no up hill warm up like your usual hike. Th swim at the end was incredible. Sara was amazing and her driver. Definitely recommend them for the trip.
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Kevin
Sep 18, 2025
Fantastic hike with experienced guide! - Thankyou tour guide Christina and bus driver Costas! Bus to the start of the trail was smooth and on time. The views down through other gorge was incredible and topped off with time to swim and unwind before heading back to the ferry and bus to Chania. A long but enjoyable day and experience to recommend!
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Gareth_t
Sep 12, 2025
Samaria Gorge! So, you... - Samaria Gorge! So, you think you want to hike it. Excellent idea! It is quite, quite beautiful. But should you hike it and how should you hike it? Well, you clearly have an adventurous spirit so, assuming you have the oomph to back up your spirit, the only question left is should you arrange it yourself or go with a guide? We pondered this and decided on going with Sara from Platanos Tours / Elafonissos Travel and what an absolutely fabulous decision it was. Firstly, Sara hikes the gorge three or four times a week, so she most assuredly knows it and loves it…!! And she will share all of that with you on the bus to the gorge and whenever she comes across you as you hike down. Secondly, no, you don’t hike in a group. Everyone hikes separately at their own pace with Sara following later to offer her insights into the gorge if she comes across you and to help anyone who needs it. Thirdly, having an early morning pickup arranged beforehand, having Sara make sure there are tickets for the boat so you can spend your post-hike time in the sea not trying to get onto it in a boat, and having a bus back waiting for you after you get off the ferry? Precious! Hiking Samaria is a wonderful experience, but why not make it even better by going with the delightful Sara?!
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Brittany_m
Sep 5, 2025
Amazing! - Awesome awesome awesome excursion! This was a big must do for us and i am so glad we did. It’s a long day but so so so worth it! Christina was such a great guide and didn’t hover. She was there when you needed her and she was very encouraging and informative. At first, we thought we would rent a car and drive to the gorge but I’m so glad we took this self paced tour!
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Franciscoj_d
Jun 29, 2025
Very good choice - I walk hard but very rewarding. Fresh water all the way. Great setting and majestic nature. Very professional guide and comfortable transportation. The beach ultimately disappoints. And the food at the tavern we were advised, (Kri Kri) expensive and lousy. The only bad thing about the tour. Go to another or bring food.
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Lisbeth_s
May 7, 2025
Beautiful, amazing.... - Beautiful, amazing. Guide Christina very nice, very much knowledge about Crete and the Samaria Gorge. I swam in the Libeyan Sea after the walk - it was so lovely.
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Frank_s
Oct 27, 2024
Absolutely wonderful! - Amazing adventure! Our guide Nikos and our driver added to the adventure-historical and cultural overviews in the drive, and our guide was on the trail for anything if needed. Weather was perfect! NO CROWDS!! This park will close until strong at the end of the month!!
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Alexandra_b
Jul 6, 2025
Great journey BUT pick-up VERY DIFFICULT without apologize - Great journey BUT it has been very difficult to catch the bus. Indeed they never came to the meeting point Amphitrite Hotel (we have selected it online among a Viator list). Fortunately we have called the person in charge of the pick-up but the communication was complicated, she informed us that the bus will come but it didn't in reality ! We called her again and again. Finaly we walked 700m to meet the bus in a street while it has under driving. The woman inside never apologize for this. Few minutes more and we miss the bus because of this bad organization/communication between Viator & the excursion company.
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Steffen
Jun 1, 2025
Cancellation due to bad weather without refund - The tour was cancelled the night before the tour because the gorge was closed due to bad weather. Of course, the organizer can't help it. However, the money for the tour has not yet been refunded.
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