# Trekking Hellas

Activity company en Chania

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/companies/trekking-hellas

## Who they are

Trekking Hellas is a Greek active-tourism group that, according to its website, adds up to forty years of nature outings in Greece and abroad. Today it brings together 24 companies across the country and a team of more than 150 people, plus trained guides and local suppliers. It organises hiking, rafting, canyoning, via ferrata, sea kayaking, sailing, cycling, 4x4 and horseback routes, and multi-day trips, in four formats: fixed-date departures, guided day trips, self-guided and semi-guided trips. It says it supports local communities, visits well-known destinations out of season and organises summer camps so children learn to look after the environment. Crete is one of its roughly 35 destinations.

## The Samaria Gorge

In Crete, its best-known trip is the guided descent of Samaria from Chania. It is 16 km along the European E4 path, from Omalos, at 1,230 metres, to Agia Roumeli, by the sea: about 1,200 metres of continuous descent, five to seven hours on foot over stony ground, with half the route in the sun. The company classifies it at its level 3, very demanding for endurance and distance. The full day lasts 12 to 14 hours, from May to October.

On the group trip, pick-up is between 5:30 and 6:30 at fixed points in Chania; at 7:15 you arrive at Xyloskalo for the briefing and at 7:30 you enter the gorge. Around 14:30 you reach Agia Roumeli, at 17:30 you take the ferry along the coast and around 20:30 you return to Chania. The exact point and time are confirmed the day before by message or WhatsApp.

## Price, what is included and requirements

In a group it costs €99 per person, with a minimum of 14 participants, on Wednesdays. Privately, with pick-up from your accommodation and your own pace, it ranges from €133 per person for eight to €314 for two or three. It includes transport, park entry (€5), an English-speaking group leader, a snack and one and a half litres of water, poles if you ask, public liability insurance and taxes. It does not include the ferry (€13 to €15), lunch or travel insurance.

The minimum age is 12, with previous mountain experience, good fitness and no vertigo; they do not recommend it with knee or heart problems or during pregnancy. Mountain boots are compulsory: sandals are not allowed. Bring your reusable bottle, cap, sun protection, swimwear and a towel for the end on the beach.

## If the park closes

When the park closes because of extreme heat, heavy rain or fire risk, they offer another gorge, such as Agia Irini, or change the date or refund depending on the case. Once the activity has begun, transport and guide are considered provided. The website does not publish a general cancellation policy: ask for it when you book, at info@trekking.gr or on +30 210 3310323. Trips are in English.

## What they run

- [Hike to the Corycian Cave, the Sanctuary of Pan and the Nymphs](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/central-greece/arachova/things-to-do/corycian-cave-hike), in Arachova. Hike to Gaia's Cave, the Natural Sanctuary of Delphi. Desde 46 € per person, in a group of 4 to 7. 3 h 30. Ages 8 and up. Meet at 9:00 at the Micro Café on the Livadi plateau; includes an English-speaking guide and a snack. €56 with 3, €70 with 2
- [Guided snowshoeing on Parnassus](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/central-greece/arachova/things-to-do/snowshoeing-on-parnassus), in Arachova. Snowshoe Hiking on Parnassos. Desde 55 € per person, in a group of 4 to 6. 3 h. Ages 10 and up. January – April, depending on the snow. Meet at the first car park before Kelaria; includes an English-speaking guide, snowshoes, poles, snack and a hot drink. €65 with 3 people, €85 with 2
- [The ancient path from Delphi to Chrisso through olive groves](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/central-greece/delphi/things-to-do/ancient-path-to-chrisso-through-olive-groves), in Delphi. Delphi Trail in 4 Days, from Parnassus to Itea (Self-Guided). Desde 295 € per person. 96 h. 15 April – 1 November. From €295 per person in groups of 4 to 7; €425 in groups of 2 or 3. Accommodation in Arachova and Delphi
- [Walk Through the Pine Forest and Coast of Galaxidi](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/central-greece/galaxidi/things-to-do/pine-forest-and-coast-walk), in Galaxidi. Sea Side Galaxidi Walking Tour. Desde 50 € per person, in a group of 4 to 7. 3 h. Ages 8 and up. 15 March – 15 November. Meet at 9:00 in Mama Square, by the harbour; includes an English-speaking guide. €60 with 3, €75 with 2
- [Walking down the Samaria Gorge, from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/crete/chania/things-to-do/samaria-gorge), in Chania. Guided Samaria with Pick-Up in the Chania Area. Desde 99 € per person, in a group. 13 h. Ages 12 and up. May – October. Group on Wednesdays; private any day. Includes park entry; the boat back (€17) is paid separately
- [Drakolimni of Tymfi from Mikro Papingo](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/epirus/zagori/things-to-do/lake-drakolimni), in Zagori. Guided Climb to Drakolimni on Tymfi from Mikro Papingo. Desde 85 € per person in groups of 4 or more. 9 h. Ages 12 and up. April – November. Departure at 6:00; lunch at the Astraka refuge and back the same way
- [Rafting on the Voidomatis from Aristi bridge to Klidonia bridge](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/epirus/zagori/things-to-do/rafting-on-the-voidomatis), in Zagori. Rafting on the Voidomatis to the Klidonia Bridge. Desde 45 € per person. 3 h. Ages 4 and up. All year. Grade II, about 6.7 km; departures at 10:00 and 14:00, minimum 2 people, with wetsuit, helmet and photos
- [Vikos Gorge from Monodendri to Vikos](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/epirus/zagori/things-to-do/vikos-gorge), in Zagori. Guided Crossing of the Vikos Gorge from Monodendri. Desde 85 € per person in groups of 4 or more. 7 h. Ages 12 and up. April – November. Meet at 8:00 in Monodendri, finish around 15:00; includes guide, poles, snack, local transfer and insurance
- [Heraion of Perachora and the Melagavi Lighthouse](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/peloponnese/corinth/things-to-do/heraion-of-perachora), in Corinth. Walking Tour of Loutraki and Visit to the Heraion. Desde 40 € per person. 4 h. There is also a sunset version from €70
- [Sea Kayaking from Lake Vouliagmeni to the Heraion of Perachora](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/peloponnese/corinth/things-to-do/sea-kayak-vouliagmeni-to-heraion), in Corinth. Loutraki Sea Kayak: from Lake Vouliagmeni to the Heraion. Desde 80 € per person, in a group of 2 or more. 4 h. Ages 12 and up. March – November. Meet at 10:00 at the Ypanema Beach Bar on Lake Vouliagmeni; includes an English-speaking guide, equipment, photos and insurance. Private from €120
- [Guided Walk Through the Nemea Vineyards with Tasting](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/peloponnese/nemea/things-to-do/vineyard-hike-and-wine), in Nemea and its wineries. Hike & Wine in the Vineyards of Nemea. Desde 55 € per person, minimum 6. 5 h. Ages 18 and up. All year. Meet at 10:00 at the Virgin of the Rock; includes an English-speaking guide and a four-wine tasting; lunch, site entry and transfers extra. Walk to Polyfengo Castle and the Virgin of the Rock. Desde 50 € per person. 4 h. A route of myths and legends, no tasting

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

## Contact

- Web: https://trekking.gr/en
- Coordenadas: 35.514, 24.018