Hiking in Chania 8 options
Samaria Gorge hiking from Chania: 16km through Iron GatesHike the Samaria Gorge from Chania with a professional guide: 16 kilometers through Europe's second-longest ravine, ending with a swim and ferry ride back along Crete's coast.Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.46 (409)14hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 43per person
Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymnon: 16km descent with guideHike the 16km Samaria Gorge with a local guide who knows every turn, map included, and a boat ride out to Sfakia at the end. Pick up from Rethymnon or Panormos area.Next departure: 2 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.85 (34)12h–15hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 38per person
River trekking Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Waterfalls and natural poolsTrek through Kourtaliotiko Gorge's hidden forest on a 5-hour river adventure with a local guide.Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 9★ 5.00 (5)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 95per person
South Crete Tour: Gorge Hike, Ruins & Boat SwimPrivate tour from Chania explores the south coast with a 90-minute gorge hike to ancient Lissos, a healing spring.Thu and Fri · 08:30 · Season until 30 Nov · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 5.00 (4)11hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 287per person
Seitan Limania Beach Jeep Tour from Chania: Cliff Hike & SnorkelJeep tour from Chania to Seitan Limania Beach on the Akrotiri Peninsula with a cliff hike and two hours at the secluded cove, ending with lunch at Marathi Beach.Thu and Fri · 09:00 · Season until 31 Oct · Hotel pickup · Up to age 65★ 5.00 (4)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 110per person
Imbros Gorge Private Hike near Chania: Small Groups, Local GuideWalk Imbros Gorge with a private guide who shares the gorge's history and natural stories at your own pace, then eat at a traditional Cretan taverna in Askifou village.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 5.00 (4)8hEN · EL · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 280per person
Private Crete Far West tour: Imbros Gorge hike & White MountainsPrivate 8-hour tour from Chania hiking the Imbros Gorge, visiting a family cheese factory, cooking with locals in Kallikratis.Thu and Fri · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 5.00 (2)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 287per person
Imbros Gorge hike from Rethymno: Swim and lunch includedHike the 2nd longest gorge in Crete through narrow rock passages, then swim in the Libyan Sea and eat a traditional lunch.Every day · First departure 06:30, last 08:30 · Season until 30 Nov · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (2)11hEN · DE · FR✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 200per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaria Gorge hiking from Chania: 16km through Iron GatesOur pick | € 43 per person | 14h | 4.46★ · 409 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymnon: 16km descent with guideBest value | € 38 per person | 12h–15h | 4.85★ · 34 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English, German |
| River trekking Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Waterfalls and natural poolsShortest | € 95 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 09:30 | English |
| South Crete Tour: Gorge Hike, Ruins & Boat Swim | € 287 per person | 11h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Thu and Fri · 08:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Seitan Limania Beach Jeep Tour from Chania: Cliff Hike & Snorkel | € 110 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Thu and Fri · 09:00 · Season until 31 Oct | English |
| Imbros Gorge Private Hike near Chania: Small Groups, Local Guide | € 280 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Greek, Spanish +1 |
| Private Crete Far West tour: Imbros Gorge hike & White Mountains | € 287 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Thu and Fri · 09:00 | English |
| Imbros Gorge hike from Rethymno: Swim and lunch included | € 200 per person | 11h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · First departure 06:30, last 08:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English, German, French |
Hiking in Chania at a glance
- Our pick: Samaria Gorge hiking from Chania: 16km through Iron Gates, € 43 (14h, 4.46★ · 409).
- Best value: Samaria Gorge hike from Rethymnon: 16km descent with guide, € 38 (12h–15h, 4.85★ · 34).
- Shortest: River trekking Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Waterfalls and natural pools, € 95 (5h, 5.00★ · only 5 reviews).
Real price per person across the 8 options: € 38–€ 287 (median € 110). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.