This is a challenging walking tour from one end of the gorge to the other (18 kms). Start in Chania with a comfortable bus and then prepare to be wowed by the gorge, as high limestone cliffs and quaint villages create the background for a great hike.
Posted By : sandramT6191GU
Enjoyed the gorge walk although it was challenging. I recommend renting the walking poles as they were really helpful. Major complaint at the end when you finished the walk. We were told to meet at Sumaria restaurant to receive ferry tickets from guide that we paid for at the beginning of the day at 4.30pm. We finished hike at 2 and went to beach for an hour and then ate at Calypso restaurant (great food). When we went to meet guide at Sumaria restaurant as organised by tour, owner of restaurant would not let us in and was verbally abusive as we hadn’t eaten at his restaurant. Happened to other people on same tour. A tour should not arrange a meeting place at a restaurant unless the meal is included as part of package/owner has agreed to it. Guide Ingrid was apologetic but said nothing to restaurant owner, she said it was organised by the “office” and it wasn’t up to her.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 01:09:52 
Posted By : Q6909CRsandras
We had a wonderful hike through the gorge. Perfectly organized by Cretan Holidays.
Sturdy shoes with sufficient tread are a good idea. We also bought hiking poles in a small tavern before the descent. A good investment for more safety and grip on the rocky ground.
The offer portal has thought of everything.
We walked through relatively briskly without taking many breaks and still didn't have much time in the Samaria tavern to eat and drink.
The staff there were very friendly and accommodating.
The tour is challenging, but doable if you are in good physical shape.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 11:19:06
Posted By : Dream28533983990
An exceptional day. Breathtaking landscapes. From the mountains to the sea. The passage of the iron gates and a pretty little beach on arrival as a reward, ending with a little boat tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 11:55:29
Posted By : Getaway34498544545
The gorge is about 16 km long and most of it is just a rocky path that is very difficult to walk. You can't really enjoy the gorge because you're too busy on the way. You are also under a certain amount of time pressure because you have to catch the last ferry, otherwise there is no getting away. There are better canyons to walk and more interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 04:16:09
Posted By : Guoda J
The arranged pick up was supposed to be at 6am and the email said, that you have to be 10min early, so I have arrived at the bus stop at 5:50am to only be picked up at 6:30ish so the bus was very late. Other than that, everything was good. The transfer to the starting point was smooth, the bus driver was skilled and kept us safe. Tour guide Ingrid gave everyone clear instructions, provided a map with all the water stations and informed about the ferry time and the meet up point. The hike took me 4hrs30mins so I had plenty of time at the end to have food and enjoy the beach.
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Posted On : 2023-09-27 05:29:43
Posted By : jackierH1142OQ
One of the best things I did while in Crete. It is a beautiful gorge and technically challenging. Next time I would try it from the bottom up.
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Posted On : 2023-09-19 09:45:29
Posted By : Daniel R
very beautiful and impressive site
Be careful though because it's almost all downhill so bring good shoes and above all be in good physical shape
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 08:21:16
Posted By : E2774MZnancym
Everything was organised very well and our guide was very helpful. If you stick to the timeslots during the walk, you have enough time after your walk to enjoy the beach. Depending on the season, it's a bit crowded when you start your walk. About halfway through the gorgue, the crowd thins out and you sometimes can walk bits alone. The Samaria gorgue self is really beautiful. At some pieces you have to keep such a close eye to where you place your feet, you don't always have time to look at it.
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Posted On : 2023-09-15 02:24:11
Posted By : Dream31529863739
Amazing trip! The hiking and views are great. The hiking is actually quite demanding for the begunners. Even though the hiking is 16 km but our watches showed around 30 km at the end. Take care that the money You pay is basically only for the bus and the tour guide whom You will not see around as they will be round about 30 minutes behind you. The whole hiking trip is basically private and You are free to wonder...
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Posted On : 2023-08-14 08:47:46
Posted By : JuliaFan2017
The gorge is absolutely beautiful! Must be in good shape and have appropriate shoes (hiking or tennis shoes with good traction). We actually got food poisoning while hiking and had to hike back out, but the guide was so kind and helpful to make sure we got out safely. There are bathrooms & water bottle refill stations throughout the gorge, but bring your own snacks or lunch. Also a hat & sunscreen as part of the hike is in the direct Sun at midday.
To be clear, what the tour operator provides is transportation from your hotel (or nearby pick up point) to the gorge (you stop for breakfast along the way); the guide who follows along at the back of the group to help anyone having issues (like us!); coordinates the boat trip (run by another company); and your return bus home. The buses were on time and very nice. You could probably do Samaria Gorge on your own if you don’t mind planning the logistics yourself, but we really appreciated the guide to help us when we got sick.
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Posted On : 2023-08-03 01:45:02
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