Samaria Gorge is the most beautiful National Park of Crete and one of the longest ones in Europe. The flora and fauna of this place is incredible. Enjoy a full day tour that will end at the Libyan sea where you can find the opportunity to enjoy lunch and a swim in the crystal clear waters.
Posted By : Y5964OIandrewm
Very professional and well organised trip. Picked up from outside the hotel as promised ( but oh so early in the day), taken through eagle soaring mountain roads, stopping for time to get some breakfast and supplies, delivered to the start point in time for 8 am start. Met again at the base at 4 pm, hour’s ferry cruise and the winding coach back, dropping off at the hotel at 8.30pm.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 05:22:34 
Posted By : Simon_G
The gorge was absolutely stunning and the driver very professional and Thomas so kind and helpful. Only thing i didn't like was that the hike took me 3-4 hours and the activity took 6.00-20.00 and there were no ferries to leave earlier but that's just my lazy reading.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 13:00:56 
Posted By : Valery_W
Thomas was a great guide and the tour ran efficiently. The hike was beautiful but exhausting. Such a reward to swim in the ocean at the end!
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 17:10:22
Posted By : Diane_S
This trek is truly spectacular! A once in a lifetime experience for anyone willing to put in the effort. It is shady and cool breezes pamper you throughout most of the trek. There are rwgukar toilet and water stations along the way. The streams offer the cleanest , thirst-quenching water I have tasted anywhere. And tbe track is a photographer's delight too. A cool swim at the beach at the end.
Go! You'll be glad you did 🤠👍
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 11:47:29
Posted By : Jac_C
We were hesitant to do the hike because we had heard it gets crowded with people. However, we learned of Elifinissos (spelling?) Travel. We were picked up at our hotel, brought to breakfast on the way up and started on the trail early. We made it past the two bus loads of people and then didn’t see many people until the end. The hike was gorgeous, mostly in the shade because of how early we started. The beach was beautiful with blackish sand and beautiful blue water. Fairy ride was nice to relax after the long hike and then attempted to sleep on the bus back to our hotel. Wonderful experience and our tour guides, Sara and Petros (I think that was our drivers name), were absolutely incredible. Thorough instructions, stellar driving skills thru the winding mountains in a huge bus and friendly staff.
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 09:35:42
Posted By : 325valtterih
Great hike through the beautiful views of Samaria Gorge. The bus trip was well organized and our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The pick up from and the drop off to our hotel were also a big plus. We finished the hike a bit faster compared to the big group so we spent couple hours on the beach.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 14:55:08
Posted By : Francesca_M
This is a great day trip - Samaria gorge is beautiful. It's a difficult level hike, so you must be fit and prepared but is worth it for the views. You hike at your own pace, not with the guide.
The trip was well organised - clear instructions, not too many stops to collect people, a comfy coach, Costas was a great driver, Nikos was a brilliant guide and we were picked up and dropped off on time. There is free time (too much free time I think) in Ayia Roumeli waiting for the 5.30pm ferry. Most of our group had finished hiking by 1.30. There are some tavernas and a small beach.
Would happily book another excursion with Elafonissis Travel.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 01:37:07
Posted By : Kaisa_L
I had a great time on this unforgettable day trip to the Samaria Gorge! Thank you to the Elafonissos Travel for giving clear instructions beforehand and for the end of the tour in Agia Roumeli. I felt looked after so that I could spend the day enjoying 100%! Our expert guide Sara was helpful and friendly with any questions and I want to say a special thanks to Jorgos our bus driver for taking us safely up and down the mountain. Next time I'll be sure to book any Crete day trip with Elafonissos Travel.
About Samaria: Breathtaking scenery. The 4h+ hike is doable with good shoes. I was undecisive between hiking boots and trainers. I decided to go with trainers WITH GOOD TRACTION. It was perfect on those slippery and angled stones. Wouldn't recommend too cushioned/ high heel shoes because of the risk on your ankles. Stick to the ground. Keep your eyes on the path and be sure to stop walking to enjoy the view or to take pictures. Unforgettable!
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 05:24:59
Posted By : Isabel_v
This tour was seamless and worth it rather than driving ourselves, as from what I understand it’s a hassle to organize a bus back to the starting point to collect the car. Sara was a great guide and made sure everyone was on the bus etc. I thought the early start time was totally unnecessary, but actually it meant we were quite alone on the walk ahead of the crowds which was really nice, and we had a decent lunch at the end and beach time so didn’t feel like we were annoyingly hanging around.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 15:27:40
Posted By : 70indiam
Sara was very friendly and great guide. You are left to hike at your own pace with Sara at the back of the group, in case someone gets injured or something. We were also one of the first tour groups of the day to arrive so the trail was less crowded. The views are unforgettable. I would HIGHLY recommend (:
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 10:02:13
