Exploring Southern Crete / Hiking Crossing

Our program:

DAY 1 GORGE OF SAMARIA
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Meeting Point: at the entrance of the Central Market of Chania.
Transfer to Omalos and departure for the Samaria Gorge. The most beautiful and long gorge of Europe welcomes us, and during the hike we will see the famous Kri-Kri, we will smell the Cretan herbs and after crossing the 16km of the gorge, we will reach the picturesque seaside village of Ag. Roumeli.
Installation in a seaside hostel and relaxation in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea.
Overnight in Ag. Roumeli.

DAY 2 AGIA ROUMELI - AGIOS IOANNIS - WHITE MOUNTAINS
Breakfast and departure at 08:00 for the coastal path that leads to the beach of Ag. Paul.
After a refreshing stop at the tavern, we will follow the uphill path with the magnificent view, which will lead us to the picturesque village of Agios Ioannis, in the White Mountains. The village seems lost in time and we will settle in a traditional hostel with wonderful homemade food. Overnight in Ag. John.

DAY 3 AGIOS IOANNIS - ARADAINAS GORGE
Breakfast and transfer of the group at the entrance of the Gorge of Aradena.
This unique gorge runs through beautiful rock formations and ends at the hidden and beautiful Marmara beach, known for its crystal clear waters and sea caves. Relax on the beach and in the afternoon we will set sail with a small boat for Loutro. This small seaside village with island architecture, welcomes visitors looking for tranquility, good food and accommodation, as it is accessible only on foot or by boat. We are now at the southernmost tip of Europe away from cars and overcrowding. Accommodation in a hotel with a wonderful view of Libya and overnight in Loutro.

DAY 4 BATHROOM - SFAKIA
Breakfast by the sea and departure for Sfakia.
The beautiful path that we will follow, passes through the beach Glyka Nera and ends in the historic town of Sfakion.
Rest in Chora and then transfer to the city of Chania and then to the airport.

Technical Information:

• Total duration of the Excursion: 4 days
• Total duration of Hiking:
• 1st day 6-7 hours / Kilometers: 16 (downhill and hiking without uphill)
• 2nd day 5-6 hours, Kilometers: 10 (uphill course in the last 2 hours)
• 3rd day 3-4 hours / Kilometers: 7 (only descent and no uphill)
• 4th day 3-3.5 hours / Kilometers: 4
• Degree of Difficulty: 3/5

Prerequisites:
You do NOT need to have previous experience.
Good physical and mental health is required, over 18 years.

Includes:
- Certified Mountain Guide (Present Akis)
- All movements, as mentioned in the above program, by mini bus.
- Three nights in seaside and mountain lodges during hiking, in double rooms with breakfast
- Full dinner daily
- Entrance tickets to the Samaria National Park
- Boat Tickets (Marbles - Bath)
- Snacks during the hike (sandwich + 1.5l water)
- Liability insurance
- VAT 24%

Does not include airline tickets or ferry tickets,
additional food or drink, transfer to and from Chania Airport and that is not listed above
** We can issue you by air or ferry tickets upon contact.

What you should have with you:
- backpack 30 - 40 liters
- mountaineering shoes or good mountain sports
- waterproof jacket, sweater
- shorts and long pants
- hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- 5 pairs of socks, 5 short-sleeved T-shirts
- personal hygiene items

Τerms of participation
* With the expression of interest, each participant is obliged to inform the organizer about any health problems and must have with him any medication that follows.
* The organizing company has the right to make changes to the planned activities, depending on weather conditions or other factors.
* The organizer reserves the right to exclude from the activity persons who do not comply with his instructions, who endanger the safety of themselves or the group and who in any way disturb the other participants.
Minimum number of people 6. In case the minimum number is not completed, the trip is canceled and the full amount of the deposit is refunded.
* Our company follows hygiene rules defined by EODY and recommended by SETEYD