15 Gorge Hikes in Chania, Priced One by One

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

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

Travel from Chania to Omalos, then walk 17 kilometers through Samaria Gorge with an English-speaking guide nearby for support. Expect a rocky, mostly downhill trek, mountain goats, old forest, springs, and the famous narrow gorge. Finish at Agia Roumeli for swimming or lunch, then return by ferry and bus.

“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

From Rethymno, ride into Crete’s White Mountains, then walk 18 kilometers through Samaria Gorge at your own pace. A multilingual escort handles instructions and tickets, while you tackle steep, rocky ground, springs, old trees, and mountain goats. Finish with free time in Agia Roumeli, then take the ferry to Sfakia and a coach home.

“Amazing!! Long day though - which I guess couldn’t be helped due to the amount of pick ups needed and location. Couldn’t fault the hike!!”

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3.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Set out from Chania with guides such as Ingrid, Nikos, or Dimitris for a 16 km downhill hike through Samaria Gorge. Expect rocky footing, pine shade, Kri-Kri goats, spring water, and a swim at Agia Roumeli before the boat and coach ride home. The day lasts about 14 hours.

“Great value and top day with Ingrid ! Strongly recommended”

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4.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

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

Spend 15.5 to 17.5 hours traveling from Heraklion or nearby resorts to Samaria Gorge, then hike roughly 16 km downhill through the White Mountains. Your guide explains the route and ferry plan, while you walk at your own pace. Finish with Agia Roumeli beach, a local tavern, and a boat to Chora Sfakion.

“Really well organised excursion that couldn't have been made any easier. Plenty of options to buy food/drinks before if you hadn't brought supplies (we had) and clear instructions on the various stages. You will take the hike itself at your own pace, and likely not see the guide until the end. As others have remarked, this is a challenging trail with very uneven ground, made more difficult by the time pressure of needing to complete it in around 5 hours. Bring good shoes - I would personally have twisted my ankle on loose rocks at least twice without the support of high-sided walking boots. If you're prepared and in good…”

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5.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

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

You’ll ride from Chania to Omalos, hike roughly 16 to 17 kilometers downhill through Samaria Gorge, then relax at Agia Roumeli before taking the ferry back. English-speaking guides such as Ingrid, Nicos, and Thanasis help with timing and safety, but you must hike independently and bring sturdy footwear, water, snacks, and cash for entrance and boat fees.

“The bus ride home was terrible! We both got car sick, the driver was taking turn uncomfortably fast. The hike was EPIC!! Glad we did it”

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6.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Carolina, Leonida, or Lazarus for a full-day trip from Rethymno or Chania. Walk roughly 8 to 9 km through Imbros Gorge, then enjoy free time for swimming, lunch, and coastal views in Chora Sfakion or nearby Frangokastello. Hotel pickup and return transport are included.

“Firstly, our bus driver/Guide Spinoli, was outstanding, I would give him ten stars if I could. He was so knowledgeable and was a wonderful person, he really made the trip. We travelled to Imbros, after being collected exactly on time, with lots of interesting information shared on the way. We had a guide Minoli, who would travel with us along the gorge in case we needed anything, but walked independently, so we could go at our own pace. The gorge was incredible. We ended at a beautiful spot with a taverna lunch. Food was good here. Finally to a beach. We took Spinoli’s advice and had a swim, even though,…”

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

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

You’ll leave early for Omalos, hike 17 kilometers through Samaria Gorge with an English or French-speaking mountain escort, then swim or eat in Agia Roumeli before taking the ferry to Sfakia. Guides such as Dimitris have helped hikers along the route, while drivers such as Stavros handle the winding mountain roads.

“That was an incredible day. Samaria Gorge is such a beautiful place. The guide was kind and helpful with me when I needed it. The hike was a very good experience with beautiful views across the nature. I spent a day I will remember for a very long time. Thank you so much :)”

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8.Samaria Gorge Hike

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

Hike 15 kilometers through Crete’s Samaria Gorge with a multilingual guide, passing the old village and Iron Gates before swimming at Agia Roumeli. The $56 tour includes coach transport and guide service, but you pay €10 park entry, €14 for the adult ferry, and for your own food. Expect a 17-hour day.

“Incredible, un-missable experience! If you're visiting Crete, don't mind a challenge and want to see some of the most beautiful surroundings you ever seen - this is the trip to take. A very well organised tour. Transportation was comfortable, our guide was very welcoming, enthusiastic and multilingual. Plenty of comfort breaks! The hike itself is as described, 15km over uneven terrain, but so worth it! A definite must see for Crete!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 162 reviews · from $32

Spend a full day walking Samaria Gorge from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli. Guides such as Pari and Dafne help with timing and safety, while you hike at your own pace, refill water at springs, then swim, eat, and take the ferry to Sougia before your return bus.

“It was very good to have a local guide to pick us up. We did not walk as a group which we liked as we walked fast. We had heaps of time to chill at the beach afterwards. After the boat ride back, transport back to Chania was super easy as we did not have to try to find a local public bus to take us back. It was already organised.”

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10.Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

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

Travel from Chania by air-conditioned bus to Imbros Gorge for a mostly downhill 9 km walk through narrow rock passages. Guides such as Carolina and Ingrid share local history and keep the day organized. Finish in Chora Sfakion with time for lunch, a swim in the Libyan Sea, and a visit to Venetian fortress ruins.

“we had a brilliant time on this tour. Irenie was an excellent guide and looked after us very well. The gorge was beautiful and so was the beach afterwards”

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11.Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

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

Walk 18 kilometers through Samaria Gorge with a German or English-speaking guide, then relax in Agia Roumeli before a one-hour boat ride to Hora Sfakion. Guides such as Nikos, Claudia, Marcos, and Ingrid have led this route. Bring sturdy shoes, water, sun protection, and a swimsuit.

“Best experience in Crete :) Nikos was the best guide, so friendly!!”

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12.Imbros Gorge & Libyan Guided Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34

Leave Rethymno around 7:30 AM for an easy descent through Imbros Gorge, passing the Stenada, Mesofarango, and Xepitira Arch. After Komitades, stop at Chora Sfakion, swim on the south coast, and eat lunch by the Libyan Sea. English, French, and German guides are available.

“Sehr gut organisiert, von der extrem pünktlichen Abholung bis zum perfekt erklärenden Guide alles passend. Keine Beanstandung, genau wie beschrieben. Sehr gelungener Ausflug mit nahezu perfekter Organisation.”

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13.Imbros Gorge and Libyan Sea Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 8 hours · from $36

Travel from Chania to Imbros Gorge for an easy but rocky three-hour walk through Stenada, Mesofarango, and the Xepitira Arch. Then stop in Chora Sfakion for free time, a Libyan Sea swim, and a traditional lunch. English guidance is available, with pickup across the Chania area.

“it's quite a ride from Chania but the scenery is wonderful and the coach was cool and very comfy. The gorge walk is self guided and very rocky and sandy so care is needed and good shoes. It's a lovely walk for 4 miles and by the end my knees and ankles were definitely aching. We got lunch at the tavern and it was tasty and good value. The trip to the Libyan Sea village takes 10 minutes, we had a swim in the really warm sea and a coffee then it's back on the bus. it's quite a long journey back, 1hr30 to Chania but again it passed pleasantly.”

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14.Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · 11 hours · from $47

Join guides such as Pari, Nikos, or Ingrid on an 18-kilometer hike through Samariá Gorge from Chania. You’ll walk rocky ground beneath towering limestone walls, stop at water points, reach Agia Roumeli, then return by boat to Sougia and coach. The day lasts about 11 hours and suits fit adults.

“Bus was full and seatings tight with only little legroom.”

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15.From Agia Galini/Matala: Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 9 hours · from $79

This 9-hour tour takes you from Agia Galini or Matala to the Omalos Plateau, then down Samaria Gorge on a rugged 4 to 6-hour hike. English or German guides, including Claudia, lead the day. Afterward, swim or eat in Agia Roumeli before a one-hour boat ride to Chora Sfakion.

“De Samaraikloof moet op je bucketlist staan, maar je moet in zeer goede conditie zijn! Als 65j sport ik nog min.4/w, maar je knieën en voeten moeten in optimale conditie zijn! Het is van in het begin tot het einde springen van steen tot steen, met het risico om bij elke pas je voet om te slaan! Maar de kloof zelf is een wonder der natuur! De prijs echter is bij GYG veel te hoog. In Agia Galini betaal je slechts 55€, transport inbegrepen! Dus om nogmaals met GYG te boeken, zal ik beter uitkijken! Een andere activiteit(zeilboot met snorkelen was ook 90€, waar ter plaatse het slechts 50-60€ is!”

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