Crete · KOURTALIOTIKO GORGE TOURS
25 tours
There are 25 kourtaliotiko gorge tours on the site for Crete; these 15 are the ones to spend money on. What is included, what the pickup looks like and how much of the day disappears into the transfer.
Rethymno to Preveli, Damnoni, and Plakias with waterfalls, palm-forest river swimming, and gorge views in one long day.
“Our guide Barbara was very good! The transportation was great and on time! Would recommend x”
Heraklion day trip by boat to Preveli Palm Beach, with swims at Damnioni and Kourtaliotis Gorge springs. Guided and well-paced.
“Very interesting destinations. Frendly staff. Maybe 1/2 hour more in Retimno will be enough, because I didn't have time to see the fortress, and the town is not to litle.”
A 10-hour Crete day trip from Rethymno to Preveli Palm Beach, with gorge views, Damnoni swims, and a quick Plakias stop.
“I really loved this excursion - very well organized, by people that love what they do. Thanks also to our Guide Anastasia and drivers Janis for their amazing work - during our way to Preveli we stopped in very beautiful places that i am sure in other excursions we would not be able to stop . We departed from Rethymno and our first stop was in Spili, a pictoresque village in the center of Crete, perfect for taking pictures and a Fountain with potable Water. Then we continued our Journey - bus dropped us off in Damnoni, where we picked a táxi bus to Preveli. Preveli is magical beach, maybe…”
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.”
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!”
Guided day trip from Heraklion to Preveli Beach, palm forests, and Kourtaliotiko Gorge, with time to swim and hike. From $39.52.
From Rethymno, a guided day to Preveli Palm Beach with a Libyan Sea boat ride and Kourtaliotiko Gorge photo stops.
“The trip was comfortable and air conditiond. I did feel that not enough time was given for us to enjoy the gorge as it was a longer walk than expected. The beach is quite stony so I would recommend taking sea shoes or easy slip off shoes. the trail through the palm forest is beautiful and we saw a few lizards while there. it would have been better if the toilet was working on the bus.”
Private southern Crete day from Chania to Spili, Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and Kalypso Beach, with tastings, museum visits, and pickup.
“We had the absolute best time on this excursion. We seriously couldn't have asked for a better day. Angi knew that we were shorter on time because we were on a cruise and she made it work. Not only is she the absolute best, but she took us to the best places! She was so knowledgeable about everything and she was so fun to talk to and have along with us on our trip! The gorge and Kalypso are sooo beautiful, it was the best part of our entire trip. We also loved the olive oil and honey tasting, it was so delicious! It was so cool to see the…”
Snorkel to the Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfall near Plakias, Crete. Wetsuits, gear, transport, fruit snack, and a stair-heavy hike.
“This was my favorite activity in Crete and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone that is physically able. That said, I’m giving it four stars because I think critical information is left out of the description. My partner and I are of average health in our mid forties and our sons are teenagers and we completed it without much difficulty. I would not recommend this for children under 12 unless they’re strong swimmers and have no issues with heights. I would not recommend this for anyone with mobility issues or that has problems hiking long distances, climbing stairs, swimming, etc., There is hike at the beginning and end of…”
4-hour Kourtaliotiko Gorge snorkeling from Plakias: wetsuit gear, springs, waterfall swim, and included transport for $106.
“Best time ever! An experience unlike any other while in Crete. The whole dive team were professional, kind and had a great sense of humor, especially (on our tour) Rutger, Kilian and Stefan! The wetsuits are a Game Changer!!! While we saw a few other visitors to the waterfalls brave the 16 degree (C) waters, they literally were shivering so badly they could only tolerate 2-3 minutes at Best then had to retreat back to land, whereas our tour with the wetsuits swam for over 30 minutes directly into and under the waterfall, jumped off the surrounding cliffs, floated in the clear blue waters, spotting rare eels...all while our guides…”
Canyoning in Kourtaliotiko Gorge on Crete, with rappels, water jumps, and cave sights. Small group, included gear, photos, English guides.
“Wow! Canyoning was an amazing experience. The family that ran the tour was excellent. The made sure everyone had a safe and fun adventure. M6 wife can't swim but still was able to have a great time. Do not leave Crete without doing this!”
River trek the Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfall and the Megalopotamos River, then relax in Preveli’s palm beach area in Crete.
“Amazing tour! This was a top highlight of our Greece trip for both myself and my partner. Great communication, and a very knowledgeable and fun guide, George. He was an amazing leader on the trip, pointing out things to see and look out for. The waterfall view was one of the best ever. George also knew lots of tricks and had tips to make the trip seem like we were the only ones in the canyon. I would do this again when returning to Crete.”
Private South Crete day tour to Spili, Preveli and Kourtaliotiko Gorge with pickup, waterfall views, palm forest, and village fountains.
“Leonidas was a great tour guide! When back in Greece I will certainly reach out to go on more adventures with him,”
Canyoning in Crete's Kourtaliotiko Gorge: rappel by a waterfall, jump in clear springs, and explore caves in 3.5 hours.
“The guides were very professional and helped to make it a nice experience! Although you can not cal it a “tour” we were less or more in the same place all the time where we jumped and did some rappelling.”
5-hour river trek through Kourtaliotiko Gorge, swim the waterfall cave and pools, skip the line, light lunch, neoprene gear.
“Kourtaliotiko Gorge and its magnificent waterfalls provide an unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts. We booked a water hike down the river with Cretan Explorers, and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Our group of six decided to forgo wetsuits due to the hot weather, which made the initial plunge into the cold water even more refreshing. Exploring the waterfalls was a highlight of the trip. The powerful cascades were breathtaking, and swimming in the pools below them was invigorating. A must-do is swimming into the cave behind one of the waterfalls—it's a magical experience. We highly recommend bringing a waterproof cover for your phone to capture these incredible moments. For...”
