Hiking · CHANIA
Good chania hiking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Review of the Samaria Gorge trek from Chania, with route details, costs, difficulty, ferry ride, guide support, and practical hiking tips.
“Everything was great. The transport was on time and Sara is a great guide taking care of everyone’s wellbeing. I do recommend the trip.”
Review of the Samaria Gorge hike from Chania, with guide, coach, boat ride, costs, difficulty, timing, and practical tips.
“Absolutely amazing day. - our guide Nikos was superb and ensured we all had a good day. Pick up was easy as was collecting boat tickets etc. couldn’t have asked for a better day. Top tips - very cold when we started in the morning 6 degrees so make sure you have a jumper - this was October though. Take your time and appreciate the beauty of the natural surroundings”
Review of Samaria Gorge hiking from Chania, covering the tough descent, guides, transport, extra fees, swimming, and practical trail tips.
“Samaria Gorge is a breathtaking experience for everyone, though it is physically demanding. Our guide, Nicos, was helpful and informative.”
Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Chania with a local guide, free pace, mountain scenery, Agia Roumeli swim, ferry, and hotel transfers.
“it was very well organised, Dafne made it fun on the coach and the gorge walk was beautiful, even if challenging, we were able to go at our own pace”
Hike Crete’s Imbros Gorge from Chania, then swim and eat by the Libyan Sea in Sfakia. Practical tips, costs, timing, and honest advice.
“The gorge is really nice. Nikos, our driver, and Ingrid, our guide, did a wonderful job. Pick-up and drop off went smooth and the info on the trail was sufficient and well organised.”
Review of Crete’s Imbros Gorge hike from Chania, with guide, Sfakia swim and lunch, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“The hike was harder than expected but the gorge is beautiful. I felt we were slightly rushed as the bus was late in the first place. I was too exhausted to go for a swim afterwards but we enjoyed a leisurely lunch overlooking the sea instead at Hora Sfakion.”
Review of Chania’s Samaria Gorge trek, with guide, transport, costs, fitness advice, ferry details, and tips for a long day in Crete.
“I have fall down and hurt my elbow & knee, not a comfortable feeling. Please indicate this tour is no good for elder people”
Review of the Samaria Gorge trek from Rethymno, with transport, guide, costs, hiking advice, Agia Roumeli, and ferry details.
“Supermooie intensieve wandeltocht, die je na 2 dagen nog steeds ervaart in je benen😉. Mooie natuur en prachtige uitzichten tijdens de tocht. En als afsluiter een lekkere duik in de zee als afkoeling.”
Hike Crete’s Imbros Gorge, learn from a local guide, then swim by Frangokastello on a well-priced day trip from Chania.
“Vores guide Irenya var fantastisk 👍hun havde meget empati, var fantastisk til at formidle både fakta omkring Kreta og hvordan vi skulle forholde os i kløften”
Review of the Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymno, including the route, guide, ferry, costs, fitness demands, pickup, and practical tips.
“If you love exploring nature and have got medium fitness you must do this tour. Our experience with our guide Kostas was absolutely brilliant. Gave us all the information we needed and was there all the way looking after us. The day is long but so worth it. We saw some amazing views and were so lucky to have experienced it. Checkin are a great tour company. We also did their Chania and Kournas lake trip which was brilliant as well.”
Review of the Imbros Gorge hike from Chania, with coach pickup, Sfakia swimming, practical tips, costs, difficulty, and honest advice.
“Great hike, morning started a little chilly and warmed up nicely. Make sure to wear good walking shoes - some loose and slippery rocks.”
Hike from Chania to Katholiko Bay, swim in clear water, explore caves and St. John’s Monastery with a private English-speaking guide.
“It was cancelled without any communication. We have had wonderful experiences via Viator until this one. Fortunately, after a few emails, our money was refunded. We did not ever get a reason this was canceled.”
Review the Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymno, with practical details on fitness, costs, transport, scenery, timing, and who should book.
“The trip is worth the money. You could also plan it by yourself but I couldn't be bothered with it. The guide, Marianne, was really helpful. There isn't any group walking, so you can hike at your own pace. The canyon is beautiful and a wonder of nature, it's a must see especially for nature lovers. Hiking boots and sticks are recommend.”
Review of Crete’s Imbros Gorge hike from Platanias, with family-friendly trails, Libyan Sea swimming, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Fed oplevelse. Lidt hårdere vandretur end vi troet men rigtig god. 👌🏻 Guide og chauffør var rigtig gode til at få os omdirigeret til mindre biler pga. brand i Platanias. 👍🏻”
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