Outdoor Activities

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Outdoor Activities

Gorge hikes, canyoning, via ferrata, and mountain treks — adventure at every altitude of Crete's dramatic landscape.

Certified Guides

All guides are certified mountain leaders with first-aid training.

Quality Gear

Helmets, harnesses, and safety equipment provided on all technical routes.

All Levels

We offer activities from beginner-friendly to expert-level challenges.

Small Groups

Maximum 6 participants per technical activity for safety and fun.

Adventures

Our Activities

MOUNTAIN DESERT
HikingModerateFULL DAYMin age 17

MOUNTAIN DESERT

€80 / person · 3 min - 4 max

The Mountain Desert of White Mountains (Lefka Ori) in west Crete is a unique expirience. There is no where in Grece a place like this. Is absoloutly otherworldly. Is l;ike toy be in an other planet. This hiking day we will enjoy the second highest peak of Crete aswell: Pachnes on 2,453 m.

SAMARIA GORGE
HikingEasyFULL DAYMin age 12

SAMARIA GORGE

€60 / person All Inclusive ·

Walk in the most visitable (and second longest) gorge in Europe. Samaria gorge is a part of National Park of Samaria. Feel the smell of pinewood and thyme in this 7 h hiking route. At the end of the route can enjoy the South Cretan sea having a cool swiming and a small boat trip from the village of Agia Roumeli to Sougia enjoing the unique deep blue of our sea. Hotel pick up, gorge's entrance (8 euros), boat ticket (15 euros), guide and fotos are included.

HIGHEST PEAK'S SUNSET
HikingModerate6-7 hoursMin age 17

HIGHEST PEAK'S SUNSET

€60 / person · 3 min - 4 max

The sunset in Crete is allways and everywhere wondrfull. But from the highest peak of the island, is magnificant. There are no words to discribe the emotions watching the sunset from 2,456 m.

Psiloritis Summit Day Trip
HikingEasyFull DayMin age 14+

Psiloritis Summit Day Trip

€60 / person · 2–4 persons

Reach the summit of Psiloritis at 2,456 m — the highest point in Crete. A full 360° panorama covers both coastlines, every major mountain range, and the islands of Gavdos and Paximadia. Hotel pick-up and summit photos included.

Three Peaks Day Trip on Psiloritis
HikingChallengingFull DayMin age 16+

Three Peaks Day Trip on Psiloritis

€75 / person · 2–4 persons

Cross Agathias (2,424 m), Ida (2,456 m), and Stalistra (2,335 m) in a single ridge traverse of the Psiloritis UNESCO Geopark. Finishes with galaktoboureko in the mountain village of Anogia. Hotel pick-up and photos included.

Five Peaks Day Trip on Psiloritis
HikingExpertFull DayMin age 18–60

Five Peaks Day Trip on Psiloritis

€100 / person · 2–4 persons

Summit all five peaks of Psiloritis above 2,000 m in a single continuous day: Stalistra (2.335 m), Ida (2.456 m), Agathias (2.424 m), Voulomenos (2.267 m), and Kousakas (2.209 m). Approximately 10 hours of total activity. Hotel pick-up, guide, and photos included.

Via Ferrata on Asterousia Mountain
Via FerrataModerateHalf DayMin age 18+

Via Ferrata on Asterousia Mountain

€100 / person · 2–4 persons

Climb a fixed via ferrata route on the slopes of Asterousia Mountains using iron steps and wire rope. No prior climbing experience required. All technical equipment (harness, helmet, lanyard) and hotel pick-up included.

Canyoning
CanyoningChallenging4Min age 16

Canyoning

· 2-4

Discover your limits. See the earth from iside to outside. From a rift to the light. Feel the rock's breath and connect with the human's primitiveness roots. All technical equipment (harness, helmet, lanyard, ropes etc), hotel pick up, guide, fotos are included

Venetian Aqueduct Hiking Tour
HikingEasyHalf DayMin age 10+

Venetian Aqueduct Hiking Tour

€40 / person · 2–4 persons

Walk through olive groves and citrus orchards near Heraklion, reaching three intact 17th-century Venetian aqueduct bridges still standing in the countryside. Optional visit to Knossos Palace site. Hotel pick-up included.γδδ

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