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

4.6 (3550 verified reviews)

About This Experience

Illustration of hikers on a stony path through a towering narrow gorge with sheer rock walls and pine trees — An illustration of the Samaria Gorge trek. The walk ends at Agia Roumeli on the south coast.

Before you book: quick answers

How hard is the Samaria trek?

The operator calls it a challenging trek, and it fills most of the day on foot, so wear proper walking shoes. Our Samaria Gorge hiking guide covers the route, the distance and what to bring before you commit.

Where does the walk end, and how do you get back?

At the village of Agia Roumeli on the south coast, per the listing. There is no road out of the gorge, which is why an organised day from Chania that handles the transfers is the common way to do it.

What does it cost from Chania?

From US$45 (checked October 2026), with hotel pickup from a long list of areas around Chania, with 3,550 reviews at 4.6 out of 5. Check that your area is on the pickup list, then check dates.

Highlights

Experience a challenging trek in Samaria Gorge
Admire the stunning natural beauty on the drive to the White Mountains
Visit the village of Agia Roumeli after the trek
Witness extraordinary rock formations
Learn all about indigenous rare plants, flowers, and bird species

What's Included

✓ Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana )
✓ Live English Guide
✓ Live English Trekking Guide at Private Tours ( If Selected)
✓ Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets
✓ Hiking excursion

Not Included

Entrance ticket to Samaria (€10 can be paid onsite - EU Citizens: 18-64 yrs (10,00 €) / 0-17 yrs & 65+yrs FREE | Others Nationalities: 5-64 yrs (10,00 €) / 0-4 yrs & 65+yrs FREE)
Boat ticket (€15 /Up to 12 yrs : 7.50 € can be paid onsite)
Food and drinks
Tips

Good to Know

This tour is very challenging with 17 kilometers of walking with some rocky terrain
At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
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 6, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
Samaria Gorge National Park may close without advance notice due to adverse weather conditions (heavy rainfall, extreme heat waves, strong winds, snow/ice, or other safety concerns). In case of closure, the tour company will attempt to reschedule your tour to an alternative date during your stay, however it cannot guarantee availability due to limited capacity and weather-dependent closures. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided. It is recommended to book early in your stay to allow flexibility for potential rescheduling.