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The 15 Samaria Gorge Hikes in Chania That Earn Their Price

22 tours  ·  from $32

Good samaria gorge hikes in Chania fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - The early bus ride from Chania to Omalos
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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

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

You’ll hike 17 rocky kilometers through Samaria Gorge with an English-speaking guide, then rest, swim, or eat in Agia Roumeli before a coastal ferry and bus return. Guides such as Sara and Christina help with pacing and safety, but you need strong shoes and good fitness.

“The tour guide and transportation were great! The gorge itself has too many people. Often, the foot path is only wide enough for one person. With so many people on the paths, some fast, some slow, it kind of sucks. Also, the bathrooms suck. For the amount of money the gorge park takes in, improve the lousy bathrooms.”

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup - Early pickup from Chania or Rethymno
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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

2.Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ingrid, Nikos, or George for Samaria Gorge’s rocky 16-kilometer descent. Pickup, bus transport, ferry tickets, and the €10 park entrance are separate. Walk at your own pace, then swim at Agia Roumeli before sailing to Sougia.

“This was an amazing hike, super easy with the hostel pick up/drop off. It was pretty busy at the start but not too bad if you get ahead of the crowds. We finished in about 3.5hrs and the ferry didn’t leave until 5pm, so we spent a while at the end - but there was a cute town and nice beach so no complaints! Would recommend.”

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - Starting from Chania and Omalos
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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

3.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Join an English-speaking guide and comfortable coach from Chania for the 16 km Samaria Gorge hike. Walk past the Iron Gates, refill water at springs, then swim and eat at Agia Roumeli before a scenic boat ride to Sougia. Guides such as Ingrid, Nikos, and Dimitris help keep the long day organized.

“I try think it would be better to write hidden costs of entry fee and ferry in description prior to paying. I would have still gone”

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide - Six hours through Samaria Gorge
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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

4.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Join a guided day trip from Chania to Samaria Gorge, descending rocky trails from Omalos to Agia Roumeli. Guides such as Ingrid, Nicos, and Sylvia help with timing and safety, while your bus, ferry, and beach stop turn this strenuous hike into a full Crete adventure.

“Amazing experience! Our tour guide Ingrid was very informative, friendly and safe conscious. Would highly recommend! Note: If you have any questions, CALL Viator or Tour directly.”

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From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip - The early pickup and ride to Omalos
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From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

5.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

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

Join Io Tours for a 14-hour Samaria Gorge day trip from Chania or Kalyves. Guides such as Pari and Dafne lead you through an 18-kilometre gorge at your own pace, then you get time for lunch and a swim in Agia Roumeli before the ferry and bus ride home.

“Incredible hike, challenging and hot but very picturesque. Dafne the guide was great. Clear instructions, earned trust quickly. Wear very sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots. Steep descent of 1,700m isn’t kind to the fittest of legs/ankles. Lots of scree, uneven ground, small river crossings and rock hopping. Plenty of clean spring water, rest areas and toilets on the way. Food at the end was incredible. Pack snacks, lunch as there is no food during the hike. Most of the hike is in shade and there was a coolish breeze comi n up the gorge which was refreshing. Agia Roumelli beach where you finish isn’t the nicest of Crete beaches but…”

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Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour - The 6:00 a.m. departure from Chania
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Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour

6.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Chania Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start before sunrise from Chania, ride to Omalos, and hike 16 kilometers through Samaria Gorge National Park. Guides such as Sara, Christina, Thomas, and Nikos help with timing and trail advice, while the tour handles the bus and ferry connections. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks, and money for extra fees.

“Such a beautiful gorge. You get lots of information about the gorge on the route to the starting point. Breakfast at the plateau, toilet break and then you commence the downwards hike. It's so convenient having the coach drop you off and pick you up. The end point isn't accessible by car so this is the only real way to do it unless you want to spend 5 hours walking back up at the hottest part of the day.”

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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide - Entering Samaria from the White Mountains
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Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide

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

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

Join guides such as Christina, Nikos, Thomas, or Sara for a demanding 5 to 6-hour hike through Samaria Gorge. Pickup from Chania-area hotels, entrance and ferry tickets arranged, and a bus-ferry connection return you to Chania after time in Agia Roumeli.

“Thomas, our guide, was great! He was very informative and descriptive in telling us about the trek. I don't know how much he gets paid to do this all the time, but it's not enough. The bus drivers are very skilled, to maneuver those curves up and back. The hike takes a lot of determination and fortitude. My wife and I are both around 60 and not in the best shape, so it was very helpful that Thomas gave everyone times to be at each checkpoint as milestones. We were one of the slowest in our group but we hit every time check. We averaged about 27 minutes per km.…”

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Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania - Leaving Chania by Air-Conditioned Coach
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Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

8.Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

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

Travel by coach from Chania to Samariá Gorge for an 18-kilometer hike through limestone cliffs and narrow rock passages. Guides such as Pari, Nikos, and Ingrid have led recent departures. Finish at Agia Roumeli, then return by boat to Sougia and coach.

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

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

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

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

Leave Rethymno early for Omalos and walk 16 kilometers through Samaria Gorge, with a guide such as George, Pia, Jorgos, or Ingrid nearby. The descent takes about 5 to 7 hours, followed by lunch or a swim in Agia Roumeli and a ferry to Sfakia.

“Trekking in Samaria Gorge is tiring but definitely worth every minute. It took us around 7 hours to walk down the gorge but we stopped often to take photos because the view is really amazing. You should wear comforable shoes with non-slippery soles because the steps and stones can be very slippery. A water bottle is necessary and luckily you can refill it from the several springs during the hike. The bus arrived on time and managed to keep the schedule the whole day. Our guide (Jorgos) was very kind and helpful all day. He checked on the tourists from time to time and asked if we had any questions,…”

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Samaria Gorge Hike - Xyloskalo and Omalos: your final preparation stop
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Samaria Gorge Hike

10.Samaria Gorge Hike

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

Join local guide Kostas for a full-day, 16 km hike through Samaria Gorge National Park. Pickup is available across the Rethymno area, with an Omalos breakfast stop, gorge map, guided support, ferry return, and drop-off included in the day’s plan.

“Thanks to Chekin Creta and Costas it was unforgettable travel and excellent adventure! Highly recommended!”

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Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park - Entering Samaria Gorge for a full downhill hike
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Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park

11.Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $86

Travel privately from your Chania hotel to Samaria Gorge with an English-speaking driver such as Demetrios or Demetris. Hike at your own pace, swim at Agia Roumeli, take the ferry to Chora Sfakion, then return directly to your hotel.

“Fantastic experience. Our driver arrived on time and was extremely professional and nice. We arrived right as the gorge opened and avoided the buses and crowds. We were picked up after the hike in Sfakia (note: admission to the park and ferry tickets are not included - make sure you book ferry tickets) and promptly returned to our Airbnb.”

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Easy Way - From your hotel to the south coast
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From Chania/Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Easy Way

12.Samaria Gorge Easy Way

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $36

Travel by bus from Chania or Rethymno to the south coast, then reach Agia Roumeli by ferry. Walk as far as the Iron Gate in Samaria Gorge, or keep things easy with time for lunch and a swim. An English-speaking guide accompanies the trip, with guide Daphné praised by name in one booking.

“Daphné our guide was excellent, and the trip was really good. we got to see the gorge without much difficulty and the scenery was beautiful! very good recommendation 👍”

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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania with Professional Guide - The early bus from Chania
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Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania with Professional Guide

13.Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania with Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $36

You’ll leave Chania before sunrise for a guided hike through Samaria Gorge, usually with a mountain leader such as Pari or Dafni. Walk from Omalos to Agia Roumeli, then swim in the Libyan Sea before taking the 17:30 ferry and bus back to Chania.

“My husband and I, both active hikers had a spectacular experience. The guide rated the hike a level 3/3 in difficulty primarily due to its length (16-18 km), we found the trail to be moderately challenging, probably somewhere around a 2.2/3 difficulty. The descent itself isn't the hard part— it really the distance that tests your endurance. Our guide, Pari, was great! Though she spent much of her time at the back helping the slower walkers, she was always available to answer any questions with a smile and maintained an upbeat demeanor throughout. A word of advice about gear: while other operators might rent out hiking sticks for €1-2 per…”

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From Chania: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike - Early pickup and the road to Omalos
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From Chania: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

14.Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

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

Walk 16 kilometers through Samariá Gorge with an English-speaking guide, passing springs, forests, Kri-Kri country, and the Iron Gates. After the hike, swim in Agia Roumeli and take the ferry to Sougia. Guides Ingrid and Nikos have earned special praise for clear, caring explanations.

“Prima bus, goede uitleg, veiligheid staat voorop. Alles heel goed geregeld.”

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Samaria Gorge Tour from Chania - The Longest Gorge in Europe - Five hours on foot, mostly at your own pace
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Samaria Gorge Tour from Chania – The Longest Gorge in Europe

15.Samaria Gorge Tour from Chania – The Longest Gorge in Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 13 hours (approx.)

Start early from your Chania hotel and cross the White Mountains to Samaria Gorge. You’ll walk 16 kilometers over rocky, slippery ground, then reach Agia Roumeli for food, swimming, and a boat to Sougia. Guides such as Thomas handle transport and key meeting points.

“Our guide was amazing and really helped to make the trip as enjoyable and interesting as possible. She was so encouraging as we found it to be a very difficult hike (and we are experienced and very strong hikers) with the elevation and the smooth slippery rocks along the way that required slow and very careful footing.”

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