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Samaria guides

Everything to sort out before you go: how hard the walk is, what you pay on the day, how to get there and back, and when the gorge is open.

How Hard Is the Samaria Gorge? 2026 Difficulty & TimeDistance, time, the tough bits and who it suitsRead the guide →Samaria Gorge Entrance Fee 2026: Ticket, Boat & ToursThe ticket, the boat and what each tour includesRead the guide →Getting to Samaria Gorge 2026: Bus, Ferry & Day TripsTours, the bus, driving and the boat homeRead the guide →Samaria or Imbros Gorge 2026: Which Hike Suits You16 km and a boat, or 8 km and a taxiRead the guide →Samaria Gorge Opening Times 2026: Season, Hours & ClosuresDaily hours, the season and closuresRead the guide →Best Gorges in Crete 2026: Samaria, Imbros & Easy WalksSamaria, Imbros and six more, comparedRead the guide →

Tours

Choose your tour

The three tours most hikers choose between. Each has its own page with what it includes and what hikers say.

Samaria Gorge with a Professional Hiking Guide Hiking guide ★ 4.7Full dayFree cancellation

Samaria Gorge with a Professional Hiking Guide
Hiking guideSafety briefingRadio support

A hiking guide and a local expert, a safety briefing before the start and radio support on the trail, at the lowest price for the full crossing.

What's included
  • Pickup from meeting points in the Chania area
  • Professional English-speaking hiking guide
  • Safety briefing and VHF radio support
  • Entry ticket (€10) and boat (€15) paid on the day
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$35per person Reserve
Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek from Chania Most booked ★ 4.6Full dayFree cancellation

Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek from Chania
Full 16 kmHotel pickupLive guide

The classic day: coach from Chania to Xyloskalo, the full 16 km down to Agia Roumeli with a guide, the boat along the coast and the coach home. The most booked Samaria tour.

What's included
  • Pickup and drop-off in the Chania area
  • Air-conditioned coach both ways
  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Entry ticket (€10) and boat (€15) paid on the day
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$45per person Reserve
Samaria Gorge All-Inclusive: Ferry & Entry Fee Entry and boat included ★ 4.6Full dayFree cancellation

Samaria Gorge All-Inclusive: Ferry & Entry Fee
Entry includedBoat includedHiking guide

The full crossing with nothing to pay on the day: the park entry ticket and the boat from Agia Roumeli are in the price, with a hiking guide and the coach.

What's included
  • Pickup and drop-off in the Chania area
  • Hiking guide and live English guide
  • Samaria entry ticket included
  • Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$84per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

The full 16 km from Xyloskalo to the sea with a guide, hotel pickup in the Chania area and the coach home after the boat.

Check dates for the Samaria trek from Chania