5 Days Hiking Trip in Crete Island

Crete is a majestic island and well known from the mythology as the birth land of Zeus.
Nowadays, this island welcomes the hikers as it is the ideal location for a hiking adventure, at the very south end of Europe.
Crete is famous for the crystal sea waters, but also for its high mountains, the magnificent gorges and canyons and the extended trail network, both seaside or in the mainland.
The guests will experience a unique combination of Mythology, culture, history, food, and unspoiled nature.

The trip runs the south coastline of Crete / Chania region, and day by day we discover some of the most virgin and isolated areas of southern Europe.

Daily walks are approximately 5 hours, on the seaside and mountain trails, close to beaches and seafront villages where we will overnight.
Mediterranean homemade food, fish and exceptional wine, Greek hospitality and traditional Cretan dances will all be part of this adventure, every afternoon before the sunset... Everyone is welcome to join.

Day 1: Meeting in Crete Island / Chania town – Samaria Gorge

Meeting with the guests in Chania town. Transfer to Samaria Gorge entrance .
The longest and most well know gorge in Europe welcomes the hikers, and via the well-marked trail, we will hike 16 km of unspoiled nature inside the gorge and exit at the Mediterranean Sea.

Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Vertical drop: 1250m

The seafront village Agia Roumeli is our nest. We will relax, swim and taste traditional Mediterranean food. Overnight stay at the village / guest house.

Day 2: Again Roumeli – White Mountains – St. John

Breakfast at the guest house and start hiking the seaside trail towards St. John mountain village. Too far away from the civilization, we will enjoy the magnificent view almost to the African coastline, we will talk about the wild herbs and flowers, the
history and mythology of the area and finally, we will access St. John village.

Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Vertical ascent: 800m

After the hike, we'll settle down in a guest house, have dinner and a briefing about the next day schedule.

Day 3: Aradaina Gorge

Breakfast at the guest house and transfer towards the Aradaina Gorge.
Smaller and less demanding than Samaria Gorge, this hidden gem of the Cretan nature, excites the hikers with the impressive rock formations, the smells of the Mediterranean herbs and the wild animals on the way to the beach.
The Marble Beach is our destination. A small hidden and isolated bay, where we will relax and swim.

Duration: 4 hours
Vertical Drop: 600m

Late afternoon, transfer with a boat to Loutro village, the most iconic and magnificent part of the south Crete.
Settle down in a seafront hotel for a great dinner.

Day 4: Loutro Bay – Hiking to Phoenix Bay

The diversity of today's schedule is unique :
Hiking in the morning, snorkelling or sea kayaking in the afternoon.

The nature and bays around Loutro are magnificent, and today we will experience the trails of the ancient Cretan farmers from one village to the other.
Same afternoon we will paddle with sea kayaks.
Late afternoon, paddle back to the village - dinner - overnight.

Day 5 : Loutro Bay - Sfakia

Via a magnificent seaside trail, we will access the marvellous Sweet Waters beach and finally the historic Sfakia village.

Duration: 3 hours

The nearby Iligas Beach is another well-kept secret of the area. We'll have lunch in a traditional taverna and early afternoon transfer towards Chania town.
End of trip

Meses:
Enero
Febrero
Marzo
Abril
Mayo
Junio
Julio
Agosto
Septiembre
Octubre
Noviembre
Diciembre
From: May
To: October
Días:
Lunes
Martes
Miércoles
Jueves
Viernes
Sábado
Domingo
Duración: >1 day
Detalles de duración: 5 días
Min. huéspedes: 1
Max. huéspedes: 15
Edad mínima: 12
Nivel de actividad: Moderado
Nivel de habilidad: Todos los niveles
Horas de inicio: 9:00 am
Servicios incluidos: Certified Mountain Guide, Accommodation in guest houses and double rooms , Transfers during the hike, Breakfast and dinners, Snack during the hike, National Park entrance fees, Boat trip ticket towards Loutro.
Para traer: Backpack 30-35 l volume, hiking shoes or trainers, sun hat and sun block, waterproof jacket, long pants and short one, fleece jacket, swim wear and light towel, flip flops, t-shirt, second pair of socks, water 1,5 l
Requisitos: Average fitness level and good health.
Servicios extra: Single room after request .
Información adicional: Chania is accessible from all over the world. Also Heraklion town with international Airport.
Idioma:
Italiano
Inglés
Alemán
Francés
Español
Holandés
Griego
Ruso
Hebreo
Chino
Árabe
Japonés
Tailandés
Portugués
Polaco
Danés
Sueco
Noruego
Finlandés
Checo
Húngaro
Ucraniano
Punto de encuentro: Chania town main square or at the guests hotel.
Contáctame: para comprobar la disponibilidad y el precio, o si quiere reservar para un grupo grande.
Política de cancelación: RÍGIDO: reembolso completo si cancelas al menos 30 días antes de que empiece la experiencia, o dentro de las 24 horas de la compra.
Política de comunicación: Siempre comunícate a través de Yakki. Para proteger tu pago, nunca transfieras dinero o te comuniques fuera del sitio web o aplicación de Yakki.
1.190 € por person