Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide
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Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide is a 11-hour experience in Chania, Greece, from $20 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Panormo or Lavris you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-yea
What you get
- Private Guided Tour at the Palace of Knossos (if guide option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up (Panormo,Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Missiria,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros&Georgioupoli)
- Professional English , German and French Guide
About this experience
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Panormo or Lavris you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more. Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat. Entrance fee: 5€ (children up to the age of 15 years old are free of charge). Ferry fee: 13€ ( Sougia ferry). These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival. After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch. Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.
What's included
Included
- Private Guided Tour at the Palace of Knossos (if guide option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up (Panormo,Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Missiria,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros&Georgioupoli)
- Professional English , German and French Guide
Not included
- Boat ticket
- Personal expenses Food and drinks
- No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
- Entrance fee to Samaria: EU Citizens: 0-17 yrs (FREE) / 65+yrs (FREE)
- Others Nationalities: 0-4 yrs (FREE)
- Boat ticket (Up to 12 years old)
What you'll see and do
Samaria Gorge National Park
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Chania you'll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more. Samaria Gorge, the longest and likely the best-known gorge in Europe, lies 4,000 feet above sea level. On this excursion from Rethymno you'll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more. Your full-day (12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up 6.00 a.m. from Rethymno and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before the hike. The trek will take you over rocks and stones and along a river and by fresh-water springs. Along the way, you’ll have views of Crete’s most mountain range and you are likely to see mountain goats roaming in the wild. You will be accompanied by a professional mountain escort who speak English, German & French.
420 minutes here · Admission not included
Agia Roumeli
At the end of the trek you'll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you'll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch. A meeting point will be arranged so you can collect your ferry tickets from your guide.
180 minutes here
Sfakia
Late in the afternoon you'll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point about 7:30 p.m.
30 minutes here
Omalos Plateau
where you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
from Adele,Platanias,Misiria
Pick-up included: Pick up from Adele, Platanias, Misiria, Pigianos Kampos. Pickup included
from Rethymno Town,Atsipopoulo
Pick-up included: Pick up from Perivolia, Rethymno Town, Atsipopoulo. Pickup included
Private Samaria WITHOUT GUIDE
Private Samaria WITHOUT GUIDE Pickup included
from Gerani,Georgioupoli,Kavro
Pick-up included: Pick up from from Gerani, Georgioupoli, Kavro, Petres, Dramia. Pickup included
from Panormo,Scaleta,Sfakaki
Pick-up included: Pick up from Panormo, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Lavris, Stavromenos. Pickup included
Private GUIDED Panormo Lavris
Private GUIDED Panormo Lavris Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- PLATANOS TOURS
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros Gerani and Georgioupoli
- The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
- This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 8, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
- Swimming suits
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Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $595
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by PLATANOS TOURS, who run 38 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.5.
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Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chania.
How much does Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chania usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chania is not rushed.
Is Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chania, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 11-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chania can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chania and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Samaria Gorge: Full-Day Excursion from Panormo &Lavris with Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chania within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chania?
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On Outty we rank every Chania experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari, Elafonisi & Falasarna Small Group Tour from Chania w/snacks, Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chania?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chania?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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