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Best Hiking & Trekking In Crete

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The 15 most popular hiking & trekking on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.

15 Best Hiking & Trekking In Crete

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - Omalos breakfast: fuel up before the canyon

1From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Trek Europe’s longest gorge from Chania, guided and well-paced, then unwind in Agia Roumeli with ferry views back to Sougia.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“So five minutes before we were supposed to start the gorge they decided to close it. This was very disappointing. However, our guide offered us an alternative option of walking Imbros Gorge instead. This was much easier but still a nice day out. It was particularly interesting to learn that Imbros was used by the…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

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From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide - Samaria Gorge National Park: 18 km of Rocky Terrain With a Big Payoff

2From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno to Samaria Gorge and back. Hike with a trilingual guide, swim in Agia Roumeli, then ferry to Sfakia.

★ 4.5

“I don't think you could do it cheaper unless you're prepared to hike back up the 16km after a 4ish hour descend (which I wouldn't advise!) Incredible day and very smooth transport/organisation. Thank you so much! I have certainly recommended to everyone I know!”

1,610 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $37by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup - Pickup, bus ride, and the Omalos start that matters

3From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

Guided full-day hike through Samariá Gorge from Chania or Rethymno, ending with a swim in Agia Roumeli and a ferry ride.

★ 4.5

“It was nice to have transportation arranged and easy to catch for our day-long Samariá Gorge hike. Our guide, Ingrid, gave us helpful information about the trail and terrain on the way there, and some interesting facts about the area on the way home. We hiked by ourselves which was good, the guide follows in…”

1,010 reviews1 dayFrom $37by Allcretetours

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - Coach Time to Omalos: The Early-Start Reality

Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide - Entering Samaria Gorge National Park: the 600 steps and the “Iron Gates” moment

5Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania with an escort, then sail to Agia Roumeli for a sea swim. Early start, big descent, real value.

★ 4.5

“It was hard but good - left me feeling very satisfied . I hiked 16 kms and it was an eye opener. I loved this hike and hated it all at the same time!!!! Crazy - if you need a reality check this trip is for you”

372 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $51.89by Fantasy Travel

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From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

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From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike - Hotel pickup and the White Mountains drive: the day starts easy

Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

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Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike - Xiloskalo start: the gateway mood hits fast

7Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

Guided hike through Samaria Gorge in Crete, past the Iron Gates and Samaria village, ending with a sea swim at Agia Roumeli and ferry.

★ 4.4

“need to have a good fitness level. overall a fab day. really enjoyed it. def a worthwhile visit”

201 reviews17 hoursFrom $56by TOURLINE

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From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

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From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip - Bus comfort from Chania/Kalyves to Omalos (and why it matters)

8From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

Full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania/Kalyves with an English guide, transfers, ferry to Sougia, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.

★ 4.4

“The activity in and of itself was GREAT! It was a bit confusing with the pickup but got it sorted in time. The early morning bus ride through the White Mountains as the sun rose, was beautiful. Pari was our guide. Listen to her speech near the end of the bus ride, on the way…”

162 reviewsFrom $32.75by Io Tours

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From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

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From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit - The Gorge Walk: 2.5 Hours On One of Crete’s Easiest Major Trails

Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

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Crete: Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort - Starting from Omalos Plateau: your downhill day begins

Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch

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Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch - Neoprene Suits, Helmets, and Waterproof Bags: Why the Gear Matters

11Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch

Swim hike through Kourtaliotiko Gorge with wetsuits, a waterfall plunge, wildlife spotting, and a light farm lunch near Rethymno.

★ 4.9

“My family and I had the best time hiking and exploring the gorgeous with Panos! He was a great tour guide, patient and relaxing. He pointed out the beautiful and unique plants/herbs that grow wild in the area. shared great stories and took the best pictures. We ended the trek with a yummy lunch at…”

106 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $112by Pezoporistas

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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide

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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide - Omalos and the start: 4,000 feet up, then down, down, down

12Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide

Hike Europe’s longest gorge from Chania with door-to-door pickup, an escort who keeps you safe, and timed boat access to Agia Roumeli.

★ 4.5

“A stunning gorge walk, worth every ache and pain I am now feeling! A long day, take plenty to eat and drink and take frequent stops to admire the beautiful landscape.”

51 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $41.03by PLATANOS TOURS

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Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

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Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania - The coach and pickup: smooth start, tight seating possible

River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach

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River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach - Getting There: Meeting at Gefyra Taverna and Staying on Schedule

14River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach

Guided river trek from Kourtaliotiko Gorge to Preveli Palm Beach: waterfall swim, safety briefing, lunch, and time to relax.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing experience one that my family will remember forever. Our guide George was great, full of information and very helpful! There are things to know before to decide on this tour. 1. The waterfall is breathe taking. It's a lot of steps down the cliff side to reach it. When you get…”

48 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $156.19by Your Guide Crete

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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide - Pickup From Rethymno: Getting There Without Wasting Your Day

15Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymno with round-trip transfers, a 5–6 hour descent, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.

★ 4.5

“Amazing scenery up top and the gorge itself was epic with many crossings, some rock hopping and others with wooden bridges. This was the highlight of our 1 week trip for sure. Be prepared for a long hike over some rough ground. The valley floor is often pretty exposed to the sun too so gets…”

46 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $38.45by PLATANOS TOURS

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