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Swim and Hike: Kourtaliotis Gorge Adventure
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46 Ratings
Gefyra Taverna Cafe
Embark on an exhilarating river trekking adventure in Crete’s Kourtaliotis Gorge. Swim next to a stunning waterfall, hike down the river, and explore the picturesque Preveli Beach.
Embark on an exhilarating river trekking adventure in Crete’s Kourtaliotis Gorge. Swim next to a stunning waterfall, hike down the river, and explore the picturesque Preveli Beach.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kourtaliótiko Farángi - Arriving at Kourtaliotis gorge upon schedule time. Safety briefing about 5-10 minutes. We begin our adventure with a swim inside the waterfall of Kourtaliotis and after that we start the hike down the river without getting out of the water. After the river hiking we arrive at the first half of the trip. From there outside…
- Kourtaliótiko Farángi - Arriving at Kourtaliotis gorge upon schedule time. Safety briefing about 5-10 minutes. We begin our adventure with a swim inside the waterfall of Kourtaliotis and after that we start the hike down the river without getting out of the water. After the river hiking we arrive at the first half of the trip. From there outside of the water we catch an amazing path with great views to Preveli beach where a palm tree forest is located. In the end, if we want ,we can have a swim at the beach and admire the scenery there. Of course after all you can go to traditional tavernas nearby and have a nice meal.
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Government fees
- Tour Guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Government fees
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Take the opportunity to swim next to the beautiful waterfall of Kourtaliotis gorge and admire the nature surrounding it. Then we gonna start hiking down the river and the fresh running water gonna cool us down through the whole adventure. Also you will take back home memories, photos and videos of the unique scenery . With our final destination, Preveli…
Take the opportunity to swim next to the beautiful waterfall of Kourtaliotis gorge and admire the nature surrounding it. Then we gonna start hiking down the river and the fresh running water gonna cool us down through the whole adventure. Also you will take back home memories, photos and videos of the unique scenery . With our final destination, Preveli one of the most famous and must see beaches in Crete with a unique palm tree forest.
Location
Gefyra Taverna Cafe
Eparchiaki Odos Koxaron-Moni Prevelis
Meeting point is at the parking next to the tavern . We will be with a Yourguide.gr t-shirt waiting for you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(46 Ratings)
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Marycatherine_m
Sep 27, 2025
Great adventure! - We had a great time!! George was our guide and he was awesome! I 10/10 recommend this activity, unless you have knee problems!
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912jck
Sep 22, 2025
An Adventure to Remember - This adventure was amazing!!! Our guide Giorgios was the best guide we have ever had. He catered everything to our liking. He kept the pace fun but easy He was very attentive to telling us where to step in the trickier spots and offered a hand or a should for support on larger steps. The waterfall was beautiful. Brace yourself for the cold water, but it is worth it. The river was not too cold and Giorgios pointed out so many interesting things along the way without being overly chatty. The snack at the taverna was perfect. Super tasty and just the right amount. The palm forest was stunning and we ended the day with a swim in thr sea.
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Daniel_s
Sep 16, 2025
You will be amazed - This hike will live in our hearts forever. You feel like you are hiking someplace completely hidden and you feel privileged and blessed that you get to see it. We didn't see another person the whole time on this magical journey and the views really do take your breath away. George has clearly taken this trek MANY times, he knows exactly where to step, what to point out and where to take you. We loved him and will take this hike every time we return. A personal thank you to George for taking us with him into the beautiful world he gets to see. Probably THE BEST honeymoon gift was this experience!
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Emma_b
Aug 7, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience while in Crete ! - This was an amazing experience that we (myself and my partner) would recommended to anyone who is travelling through Crete 👍🏼
Our guide - George - was the best guide we possibly could have asked for. The experience was extremely high-quality and personalised. The treck itself was exhilarating and challenging at times - but, the perfect amount of both.
As people who are relatively active, but had never done anything like this before - George made the experience feel like a breeze - he made us feel super comfortable and confident the entire way along.
The whole way along the walk it just felt like talking to an old friend, cracking jokes, having fun, learning about everything Crete.
This was a once in a lifetime experience and a must-do … Highly recommended!! 🙂
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Steve_t
Jul 28, 2025
A must-do with George - Amazing tour! This was a top highlight of our Greece trip for both myself and my partner. Great communication, and a very knowledgeable and fun guide, George. He was an amazing leader on the trip, pointing out things to see and look out for. The waterfall view was one of the best ever. George also knew lots of tricks and had tips to make the trip seem like we were the only ones in the canyon. I would do this again when returning to Crete.
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Leslie_d
Jul 22, 2025
Unique, beautiful experience. Must do. - This was one of the most unique experiences we have done on Crete and we have visited many times. Giorgos was PHENONEMAL. It was our family of six and he was extremely kind and accodating for exactly what we wanted to do and could do. He made the experience. The water is VERY cold, but while you are hiking the river it is easy to get adjusted to it. Highly recommend wearing sturdy shoes, the hike is definitley more serious than just walking, but very doable. Giorgos told us about local plants, knew so much about the area, and truly turned this in to the best experience, even with a VERY grumpy 15 year old girl in tow. Beautiful experience, highly recommend.
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Laura_g
Jul 21, 2025
Gorge and Preveli Hike - l had looked into taking our family four, kids 13 and 11, to the hike in Preveli on our own but, I came
accross this guided hike combining the best of both worlds , the Kourtaliotis Gorge and Preveli! The guide, George, allowed our dreams of a crete adventure outing come true , we swam in cold plunge waterfalls, tracked through waters while looking up at the stunning gorge, then we hiked into the mountains of preveli where we were alone with sheep and goats on all sides. The end of the hike bought us to a stunning view
of the preveli Palm forest. We had the best time talking to Geroge and learning all we could from a Greece native ;)
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Arjun_s
Jul 19, 2025
Amazing!!! - This was an absolutely awesome excursion. George, the guide will take your group on a PRIVATE river trek down the Gorge. Start with the waterfall which is magnificent and then trek through the river down to beautiful Prevali beach.
The top half of the trek is easy and for most people.
The bottom half of the trek (which you can skip) is more challenging but very rewarding. George takes the time to get everyone through.
You definitely should have some good stamina and balance. Good for families and couples.
End in beautiful Prevali beach (or you can go to the beach next door).
George is a special guide who takes care of all of the details. Highly recommend.
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Steffi_h
Jul 13, 2025
Amazing scenery with the best company ! - What an amazing experience! To be honest (said the same to George) I was a bit sceptic, as he had only 5-star reviews so far (could be a bot, you never know). But it was definitely worth 5 stars! He is such a funny and considerate person. It felt more like a fun hike with a friend, frankly speaking. He has taught us so much about Crete, the vegetation that we saw during the hike and a bit of history. He met our expectations and went beyond!
Thank you for our Special Forces training ;) Only good vibes!
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Mbaruchin
Jul 11, 2025
Unforgettable! - The highlight of our trip to Greece! George was a great guide.
Our ferry to Crete was postponed two days due to windy weather, and we were afraid that we would have to forfeit our prepaid booking. But George graciously rescheduled us for another day at our convenience. Also, I am in my 60's and go slow, while my young sons hike fast. George tailor made the trip for us, guiding me slowly through an easy path, while directing my sons to a more challenging route. George also was very knowledgeable regarding local history and myths, geology, and fauna.
The waterfall was stunning, and the trip down the river breathtaking, and unforgettable experience.
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