Chania: Samaria Gorge Guided Hike
Overview
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated areas around Chania via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7am. The panoramic view of the gorge from the plateau is a photophile's delight, so after short stop for pictures, you will begin descending the 600 wooden steps that will take you inside the Samaria gorge. There will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed.
The hike will conclude at Agia Roumeli, a beach at the end of the gorge,
At around 17:00 you will board a boat to the picturesque village of Sougia, where you will start your trip back to the place where you were picked up from.
Time-Table
05:20‐06:10 Pick up
07:15 First stop Omalos Plateau
07:45 Begin hike Xyloskalo
14:00 End hike at Agia Roumeli Village
16:30 Meet your guide at Agia Roumeli
17:00-17:30 Departure from Agia Roumeli to Sougia
20:00‐20:30 Arrival at your Hotel
What's Included
- Pick-up/Drop-Off
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
- Hiking Escort
- Full Liability Insurance
- Boat Ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia 13euros per person
- Enrance fee 5 euros per person
Meeting and Pickup
Kindly contact the tour operator for the exact time and we will inform you upon reservation
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Samaria Gorge National Park
12 hours Admission Ticket Free
Omalos
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Agia Roumeli
4 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chania: Samaria Gorge Guided Hike?
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Activity code: C-5487278P2
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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).
- 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.
- Pick-up/Drop-Off.
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus.
- Hiking Escort.
- Full Liability Insurance.
- Boat Ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia 13euros per person.
- Enrance fee 5 euros per person.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Chania: Samaria Gorge Guided Hike is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Chania: Samaria Gorge Guided Hike 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
- Pick-up/Drop-Off
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
- Hiking Escort
- Full Liability Insurance
- Boat Ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia 13euros per person
- Enrance fee 5 euros per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
