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

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

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with White Mountains drive, Agia Roumeli swim time, and ferry return. Challenging, great value.

“Amazing day! We did the hike with our children, and our guide Christina was wonderful — kind, supportive, and really caring. When our son fell, she immediately helped us, and it felt safe knowing there are doctors along the way. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole experience was unforgettable. It’s a long downhill walk on stones and rocks, so good shoes are a must.”

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2.From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,610 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $37

A full-day Samaria Gorge trek from Rethymno, with coach pickup, expert escort, Agia Roumeli swimming time, and a ferry ride home.

“Our guide, Alexandra, went above and beyond. She’s funny, witty and an incredibly caring and talented lady. I highly recommend this epic adventure”

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3.From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

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

Full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno with hotel pickup, guided trail, Agia Roumeli swim, and ferry ride.

“Lovely day spent walking the gorge, Nikos was very helpful too and explained everything clearly. Overall excellent day out make sure you wear proper hiking boots as struggled in basic trainers. The scenery was absolutely stunning.”

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4.From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with coach, professional guide, Agia Roumeli swim, and boat ride to Sougia.

“Such a wonderful day. The experience was so well organized and one of my favourite in Chania. Would highly recommend!”

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5.From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

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

Hike Samaria Gorge to Agia Roumeli, swim in the Libyan Sea, then ferry back to Chora Sfakion. A long day with big payoffs.

“I was only in Crete for one full day and I chose this activity. So glad that I did. The hike was amazing and I got to see so many different things along the day. We had bus time, the hike took me about 4-5 hours, we had beach time, and a ferry ride. It’s a long day (16 hours from pick up to drop off), but well worth it.”

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6.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

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

Luxury bus and boat from Chania to Samaria Gorge, guided descent through 600 steps, then swim at Agia Roumeli and return by ferry.

“It was hard but good - left me feeling very satisfied . I hiked 16 kms and it was an eye opener. I loved this hike and hated it all at the same time!!!! Crazy - if you need a reality check this trip is for you”

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7.From Rethymno/Chania: Imbros Gorge Hike

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

Hike Imbros Gorge from the White Mountains to the sea, then unwind in Chora Sfakion with time to swim, eat, and cool off.

“Didn’t get much from the guide- he dropped us at the top of the gorge and picked us up at the bottom. It would have been nice to know that it’s possible to buy breakfast and water at the start, and buy more water halfway down. I got some information from other reviews, but think the description could be better. That being said, the gorge is a very nice hike and we are glad we did it. Don’t expect any information about it from the guide. I personally did not get much from going to the beach, others may .”

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8.Samaria Gorge Hike

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

Guided Samaria Gorge hike to the sea, including Iron Gates, an Agia Roumeli swim, and a south-coast boat ride.

“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

Full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with a guide, transfers, Agia Roumeli swim time, and ferry return.

“The activity in and of itself was GREAT! It was a bit confusing with the pickup but got it sorted in time. The early morning bus ride through the White Mountains as the sun rose, was beautiful. Pari was our guide. Listen to her speech near the end of the bus ride, on the way up, and you’ll have the best possible experience. She does this 5x a week, so she knows what she’s talking about and is great. The cafe at the starting point has delicious spinach pie, two small bathrooms and eating area etc etc. There are squat toilet houses along the trail also with fresh drinkable water…”

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10.From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

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

Hike 9 km through Imbros Gorge from Chania, then swim in Chora Sfakion. Guided history and Venetian views, family-friendly pace.

“I love Carolina and the info she provided! We had a great time hiking and swimming. My favorite day so far.”

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11.From Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 129 reviews · 12 hours · from $37

Full-day guided hike through Samaria Gorge from Rethymno, with Iron Gates, Agia Roumeli swim, and a scenic ferry ride.

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12.Samaria Gorge Hiking with transfer and expert Escort

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

Guided Samaria Gorge hike in Crete with transfers, first-aid trained escort, and a South coast boat ride plus swim in Agia Roumeli.

“Our guide Nicos was awesome. The pick up point was prompt and easy to find. Nico's explained to us very clearly out itinerary for the day so when it and checked in with us on the trail. Getting back was also so smooth. I highly recommend this service.”

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13.Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112

Guided river adventure in Crete with neoprene gear, swims to a hidden waterfall, pool jumps, small-group hiking, and light lunch.

“We enjoyed the tour through the gorge very much! Panos explained a lot with great enthousiasme. You will see much more of the beautifull Gorge then only the waterfall. After you passed the waterfall, you are basically alone with the group.”

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14.Kourtaliotiko Gorge River Trek with Lunch! Pick-up Avaliable

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

River trekking in Crete’s Kourtaliotiko Gorge with neoprene gear, a waterfall swim, natural pools, and lunch at Banana Garden.

“It was truly an awesome experience from the very start to the end. The guide was well organised and helped walking through more challenging spots in the river. Also told a lot about Crete and the place where we were walking. The views were breathtaking. At the end we had lunch at banana garden where we also got a chance to walk around with the garden owner and see lots of plants/trees. Thanks very much for such a great experience. It was well worth it!”

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

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

Full-day trek from Chania to Samaria Gorge with pickup, an English guide, and Agia Roumeli swim time. Long, steep, worth it.

“The agency is very focused on time and you feel rushed. I am used to hiking at a pace where I can stop and enjoy, but unfortunately due to the pace set by the company you cannot stop. The host could have saved us 35 minutes by prepurchasing entry tickets and we would not have had to rush as much. This would have been helpful, especially for those of us at the end of the line. Make sure you like your and the person in front of you shoes. That is all you can see for at least half the hike. The terrain is like walking through a dry creek…”

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