Experience a 4 Hours Modern Via Ferrata
Overview
The tour is lead by local climbers while all been ICAN Via Ferrata Guide Level 2 or with similar qualifications and more than 15+ years of experience.
It's not about just doing the via ferrata; it is about learning also a lot of things about Crete, local life and making new friends!
What's Included
- All Via Ferrata equipment
- Food and drinks
- Clothing including shoes
Meeting Location
Leoforos Sofokli Venizelou
Iraklio 713 03, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
It is an amazing place to be, the view to the sea and nearby mountains is outstanding. Not to be missed!
Nearly all the times we are able to watch many vultures (Griffon vulture).
There is about 40 minutes walk total (to get into the ferrata and back) and around 2-4 hours to complete the via ferrata *.
The road trip to get there is also very beautiful.
* The essence of a modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically (every 1 to 10 metres (3.3 to 32.8 ft)) fixed to the rock.
Using a via ferrata kit, climbers can secure themselves to the cable, limiting any fall. The cable can also be used as aid to climbing, and additional climbing aids, such as iron rungs (stemples), pegs, carved steps are often provided.
Thus via ferratas allow otherwise dangerous routes to be undertaken without the risks associated with unprotected scrambling and climbing or the need for climbing equipment such as ropes.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Participants above 105kg cannot participate during limitation in weight in harnesses.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All Via Ferrata equipment.
- Food and drinks.
- Clothing including shoes.
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 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Experience a 4 Hours Modern Via Ferrata is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Participants above 105kg cannot participate during limitation in weight in harnesses.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Experience a 4 Hours Modern Via Ferrata 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
- All Via Ferrata equipment
- Food and drinks
- Clothing including shoes
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Participants above 105kg cannot participate during limitation in weight in harnesses.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
