The 10 Best Samaria Gorge Treks

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

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

Full-day guided hike from Chania through Samaria Gorge, ending at Agia Roumeli for a ferry to Sougia, with White Mountains views.

“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

Full-day Samaria Gorge trek from Rethymno with pickup, guide, ferry to Sfakia, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli. Challenging hike.

“The pick up was on-time and the drive was very smooth and safe. The guide was very informative and clear with his instructions and how the day would proceed.”

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3.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with a pro guide, possible Kri-Kri sightings, Agia Roumeli swim, and a scenic return by boat.

“Very intense but very nice. Thanks a lot to Nikos and our Driver. They did a perfect job, could not have been any better”

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4.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

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

Trek the Samaria Gorge from Heraklion area to Agia Roumeli, swim, then ferry back to Sfakia. Long day, big views.

“We had a brilliant day hiking Samaria Gorge! The travel is long from Heraklion but it's worth it. The bus is comfortable and the guide was very knowledgeable. We made plenty of stops on the way there and back for snacks & toilet breaks. There are opportunities to buy lunch on the way. I would recommend wearing hiking boots or trail shoes for the hike as it is very tough on your feet and legs. You won't be allowed entry to the gorge with sandals. The scenery is spectacular in the gorge - I especially recommend enjoying the mountain views at the very beginning and towards the end. I would…”

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5.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 a guide, scenic bus transfer, and a sea finale in Agia Roumeli, with pickup and insurance.

“For context we are 70&68 year old hikers with 50yrs of hiking experience. This is what we observed. Hiker ability: we saw all levels from what appeared to be seasoned to weekend & occasional hikers. Equipment: well equipped with daypacks (smart) to simple carry on style bags, sandals (only 2), light trail boots (good idea), trail running shoes, and common everyday street/running shoes. Poles only a few came with them lots rented on the advice of the guide (smart). TRAIL: The trail is all downhill so don’t think it will be easy. This adds a whole different dimension to hiking if you’re not use to it. The first section is…”

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6.From Heraklion,Agia Pelagia,Malia: Samaria Gorge Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 298 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $53

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Heraklion with bus, ferry to Sfakia, and time in Agia Roumeli for a swim after the long trek.

“It’s a very long and exhausting day trip, but the challenging hike is a life experience.”

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7.Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 14 hours · from $36

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania to Agia Roumeli with pickup, free-pace walking, and a cool swim at the finish.

“it was very well organised, Dafne made it fun on the coach and the gorge walk was beautiful, even if challenging, we were able to go at our own pace”

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8.From Georgioupolis: Roundtrip Transfer to Samaria Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 1 day · from $35Best value

Walk Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Ayia Roumeli with a guide, Kri Kri goats and Iron Gates views, then swim and ferry back.

“Fantastically well-organised from start to finish. Samaria Gorge has been on my to-do list of hikes for years and finally my dream came true.”

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9.Samaria Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 201 reviews · 17 hours · from $56

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Xiloskalo to the sea, with Samaria village, Iron Gates, and an Agia Roumeli swim, plus ferry.

“The trip in Samaria Gorge was amazing. All these views were so beautiful. The road in Gorge was hard and legs hurt badly in the end, but it was worth it. I'm glad that i took this trip.”

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10.Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 125 reviews · 12 - 16 hours · from $47

Hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli with hotel pickup, first-aid trained guides, and a south-coast boat ride.

“Our tour guide, Claudia, was wonderful. Given the logistics involved in a trip like this, there’s potential for so much to go wrong but everything was slick and professional. Whether you think the hike itself is tough or easy obviously depends on your fitness and love for this sort of adventure. It will be a completely different experience for everyone. My friend, who has knee probelms, found the experience pretty excruciating but still managed to complete it and said she was glad to have gone. The scenery was beautiful and the trail wasn’t too busy after the first hour when everyone’s different paces meant the crowds thinned out. We went…”

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