Category Hiking & Trekking

Chania · HIKING & TREKKING

The 13 Standout Hiking & Trekking in Chania

13 reviewed

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

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - Omalos breakfast and the moment you step into the gorge

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

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

A challenging Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with smart guides, park education, and a breezy ferry finish to Sougia.

“The organization was great — everything ran smoothly from start to finish. No waiting, no confusion, and clear instructions throughout the day. The guide spoke very good English and was professional, though she was a bit on the pragmatic side, spending about 40 minutes going through the don’ts. It made sense given the nature of the hike, but it felt a bit disengaging at first. The hike itself is stunning and reaching the sea at the end feels incredibly rewarding. However, I would definitely rate the difficulty as advanced for casual hikers and moderate for those who are very experienced. A very important note: wear proper hiking shoes. This is…”

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - The all-day schedule: what happens from pickup to return

2.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with a pro guide, Kri-Kri spotting, then swim in Agia Roumeli and return by boat.

“Absolutely beautiful spot! Very tough hike though, we are 2 relatively fit individuals and it took us nearly 7 hours with decent breaks at each water and toilet stop. and took lots of photos. Couldn’t walk the next day without lots of pain, schedule this towards the end of your holiday!”

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide - Chania Pickup and Omalos Plateau: Photos, Breakfast, and Mental Prep

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

From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip - Omalos Plateau Morning: The Ride, the Height, and the First Stop

From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit - Hiking Imbros Gorge: 9 km of cliffs, landmarks, and a crazy tight pinch

5.Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Guided hike through Imbros Gorge from Chania, ending in Sfakia for a seaside swim and fortress views. 9 km, about 8 hours.

“Hiking through Imbros Gorge was lovely. As an avid trekker, I found this to be a very easy downhill trek, taking me less than two hours at a moderate pace. I highly recommend wearing closed shoes, whether trekking or running shoes as the path is filled with stones, making it easy to twist an ankle or stub a toe if you're not careful. The gorge itself is stunning, featuring some beautifully narrow passages that add to the charm of the hike. Although the tavern at the end was decent, I much preferred eating in Sfakia, the village we stopped at afterward. I then enjoyed a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear…”

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

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide - Chania pickup to Omalos: the value of someone driving you

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $41

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge with door-to-door pickup from Chania, timed ferry back, and free beach time in Agia Roumeli.

“Cool early morning start before going down down down through pine trees. Cool clear spring water at shaded resting points. Beautiful river sometimes babbling sometimes gushing and the narrow gorge.”

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

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide - Omalos to the trailhead: breakfast and a steady launch

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $38

Full-day guided Samaria Gorge trek from Rethymno with transfers, ferry ride, and time to swim and eat in Agia Roumeli.

“They won't take responsibility for not collecting me for the tour I paid for. My screenshots clearly show I am being picked up form my hotel at 6:20am - not a time someone willingly gets up on holiday. No one collected me and when I contacted them via the app they told me I should have checked my emails as this wasn't the pick up location. They won't issue me a refund. As most people, I don't check my emails on holiday. Disappointed to say the least.”

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Samaria Gorge Hike

Samaria Gorge Hike - Kostas and the gorge hike: 16 km, guided navigation, and real pacing

8.Samaria Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 12 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Guided hike through Samaria Gorge from Chania area, with pickup, breakfast stop, park navigation help, and return ferry.

“If you love exploring nature and have got medium fitness you must do this tour. Our experience with our guide Kostas was absolutely brilliant. Gave us all the information we needed and was there all the way looking after us. The day is long but so worth it. We saw some amazing views and were so lucky to have experienced it. Checkin are a great tour company. We also did their Chania and Kournas lake trip which was brilliant as well.”

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From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim

From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim - Imbros Gorge: WWII mule-trail history and what the hike actually feels like

9.Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $51

Guided hike through Imbros Gorge and time to swim in Sfakia, with Chania hotel pickup, refillable water stops, and English support.

“A great tour into the wilderness of Crete, a spectacular walk down Imbros Gorge, combined with a visit to a picturesque sea resort. Good that the guide prolonged the deadlines as the moning traffic was terrible!”

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From Chania: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

From Chania: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike - Omalos Entrance: Wooden Stairs, Optional Breakfast, and the First Push

11.Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $32

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania to Agia Roumeli: Iron Gates cliffs, possible Kri-Kri, and a Libyan Sea swim after ferry.

“jeg havde en fantastisk tur gennem Samaria. vil gerne give et Shout out til vores Fantastiske guide Nikos. han forklarede at så fint. så hvis i for Nikos som guide på jeres Samaria tur. så ved i er i gode hænder”

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Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno - The 600 wooden steps: where your legs meet the real work

12.Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $50

A long, self-paced Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymno with early pickup, an escort for safety, and a boat ride back to Sougia.

“Outstanding views. Don't attempt if you aren't used to hiking, sharp descent for first 3 km is quite challenging. Wear good footwear with good grip. What a feeling of achievement when you finish, village and tavernas a welcome end. Enjoy a drink and we'll deserved food.”

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Platanias : Imbros Gorge Superb Hiking Tour

Platanias : Imbros Gorge Superb Hiking Tour - The drive toward Sfakia: olive trees, villages, and a real breather

13.Platanias : Imbros Gorge Superb Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 4 days · from $73

Hike Crete’s Imbros Gorge from Platanias, then cool off in Sfakia. Includes pickup, English guide, and air-conditioned comfort.

“Fed oplevelse. Lidt hårdere vandretur end vi troet men rigtig god. 👌🏻 Guide og chauffør var rigtig gode til at få os omdirigeret til mindre biler pga. brand i Platanias. 👍🏻”

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