Private Crete Far West Adventure: Hiking, History & Beaches
Overview
Discover the “authentic Crete” that most tourists don’t see by joining us on an amazing road trip to Sfakia, Crete’s most remote and rugged region, home to the impressive White Mountains.
Experience an 8-hour epic Crete tour, full of activities for the whole family, including hiking in deep gorges, sampling local products, amazing storytelling and towering mountains, and endless blue sea views of unparalleled beauty.
Highlights:
Discover the iconic corners of Crete, home to the breathtaking White Mountains, dramatic gorges, and endless wild landscapes.
Visit the stunning Imbros Gorge, once a secret pathway for ANZAC soldiers, and immerse yourself in its rich history and natural beauty.
Uncover the therapeutic qualities of Cretan herbs, learning about their traditional uses and benefits in a hands-on experience.
Unwind on the pristine sandy shores of Fragokastello, basking in the Mediterranean sun and soaking in the stunning vistas of the Libyan Sea.
What's Included
- Refresh yourself with fruit and water.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best eateries.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or the port.
- Experience the region with our passionate, English-speaking local mountain guide.
- Food and drink - You will have time for lunch at your own cost.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide
Meeting and Pickup
Traveler pickup is offered. The pick-up time is adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your hotel lobby, Airbnb or the cruise port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Please call us the previous day to confirm the exact pick-up time and location.
What To Expect
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Municipal Market of Chania
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sfakia
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Askifou
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Imbros Gorge
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
3 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Frangokastelo beach
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.
- How you help the local community by joining this tour: - You visit villages far from mass tourism and collaborate with the locals, supporting these small communities financially. - By sampling products that originate from the Cretan countryside, you promote 100% local, family-owned businesses such as a local cheese monger and a local botanist. - You visit a local family in their home where you learn about local products and traditional cooking techniques as you participate in a hands-on cooking class.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- Lunch is not included, but you will have enough time to enjoy a local restaurant. We will give you personalized tips for the area's best eateries.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Refresh yourself with fruit and water.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best eateries.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or the port.
- Experience the region with our passionate, English-speaking local mountain guide.
- Food and drink - You will have time for lunch at your own cost.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Crete Far West Adventure: Hiking, History & Beaches is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Crete Far West Adventure: Hiking, History & Beaches will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Refresh yourself with fruit and water.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best eateries.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or the port.
- Experience the region with our passionate, English-speaking local mountain guide.
- Food and drink - You will have time for lunch at your own cost.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.
- How you help the local community by joining this tour: - You visit villages far from mass tourism and collaborate with the locals, supporting these small communities financially. - By sampling products that originate from the Cretan countryside, you promote 100% local, family-owned businesses such as a local cheese monger and a local botanist. - You visit a local family in their home where you learn about local products and traditional cooking techniques as you participate in a hands-on cooking class.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- Lunch is not included, but you will have enough time to enjoy a local restaurant. We will give you personalized tips for the area's best eateries.
