The 7 Hiking Tours in Crete We Would Book Again

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,191 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $41Our pick

Trek Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Chania with transport, an English guide, a ferry ride, and free time at Agia Roumeli.

“Sara was an excellent host and very thoroughly explained everything we needed to know prior to arriving at the gorge. The bus does stop at a cafe before entering the gorge so you will have an opportunity to get a sando or snack bars. Sara’s instructions were very clear and easy to follow & she was extremely knowledgeable. She gave us recommended times to hit each major checkpoint to ensure everyone kept pace within a manageable timeframe. The hike is almost entirely downhill and there are some extremely steep and slippery slopes. It is manageable if you are prepared.m: you absolutely need hiking boots w ankle support or sneakers with…”

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2.Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,610 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $37

Review of the Samaria Gorge trek from Rethymno, with honest advice on fitness, footwear, transport, costs, scenery, and Agia Roumeli.

“Our guide, Alexandra, went above and beyond. She’s funny, witty and an incredibly caring and talented lady. I highly recommend this epic adventure”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Chania or Rethymno, then swim in Agia Roumeli and ride the ferry along the Libyan coast.

“Great trip and the Gorge was well worth a visit. The path can be a little challenging but it is very easy to navigate.”

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4.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 720 reviews · 14 hours · from $37

Review the Samaria Gorge hike from Chania, with practical advice on terrain, transport, extra fees, swimming, guides, and whether it is worth the long day.

“One of our favorite hikes ever! Definitely worth the small price to join this tour instead of trying to organize all of the logistics of this hike on your own! Our driver, Nico, was fantastic, and our guide Ingrid was exceptional! They both have tons of experience with trip so you are in great hands! The hike itself was amazing, beautiful views the entire time, and a gorgeous beach at the end. The 10 miles of downhill can be hard on the knees but it was well worth it!”

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5.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 422 reviews · 15.5 - 17.5 hours · from $58

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Heraklion, swim at Agia Roumeli, and return by ferry in a demanding but memorable 16-hour day.

“The hike was awesome and worth doing. The transportation just makes for such a long day. We got picked up from nearby hotel by mini bus that took us to big bus which stops for other hikers and then makes 2 twenty minute stops for food and bathroom so trip was 4 hours to gorge. Then trip home is 2 stop ferry to bus with one 20 minute drop with several drop offs to mini bus with more drop offs. So left at 6am and back to hotel at 10:30 pm. Hike was beautiful and worth it but the travel there and back is so long. If you can find…”

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6.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $51

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Chania with transport, a guide, mountain views, Iron Gates, and time to swim at Agia Roumeli.

“Great experience from start to finish! It was a unique opportunity to see another part of the island and combine hiking and the beach. Ingrid, the guide, is a wealth of information and delivers it with personability and humor.”

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7.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 353 reviews · 8 hours · from $30Best value

Hike Crete’s scenic Imbros Gorge, then swim and eat by the Libyan Sea on an easy guided day trip from Rethymno or Chania.

“we had a great time! thank you to Rena who picked us up from the Agora to take us to the coach! Carolina was a great tour guide, who made sure everyone was looked after and addressed any questions they had. Niko was a considerate driver, who drove carefully, not like other coach drivers! we had a great time, everything was smooth with our trip. highly recommended, Αλίκη”

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