Naxos Waterfall Hike with Traditional Meal: Private Tour

Hike to a hidden waterfall, then eat where locals do

A private tour of Naxos combining a 30-minute scenic drive across the island, a 6km hiking trail to a secluded 20-meter waterfall with a natural pool, and a traditional lunch in a village restaurant. The hike takes 4 to 5 hours over gentle and moderate sections of rocky terrain. A certified local guide leads in English or Greek, and the tour includes transportation from your hotel, trekking poles, a backpack, snacks and juice, and a first aid kit.

The experience

You start with a drive that crosses half the island, climbing into the interior where the landscape opens to views of both the eastern and western coasts. The road leads to a secluded village nestled in untouched countryside, and from there you set off on a 6km hiking trail marked as gentle with some moderate rocky sections. The trail descends toward a 20-meter waterfall that feeds a pool surrounded by rock and vegetation: the water flow changes with the season and recent rain, so the waterfall you see is unique to when you visit.

After time at the waterfall, you have the option to walk to the nearby village for lunch. A traditional meal waits there: local dishes and wine served in a restaurant where villagers eat. The whole outing, from departure to return, runs 4 to 5 hours. Your guide is a certified local who speaks English and Greek, carries a first aid kit, and provides trekking poles, a backpack, energy bars, fruit and juice so you travel without stopping to buy supplies.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• certified local guide in English or Greek.
• 6km hiking trail with trekking poles and backpack.
• energy bars, fresh fruit and juice.
• traditional village lunch with local wine (on the full meal option).
• first aid kit.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Greek10:00

Guide in English or Greek10:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (6 to 80 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by off the beaten trail.gr

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a half-day free and want to move through the landscape rather than stop at viewpoints: the drive and hike together show you both coasts and end with a meal in a place most visitors never reach. The fixed 4 to 5 hour duration fits a morning or afternoon slot in your Naxos stay.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the hike to the Naxos waterfall?

The 6km trail is marked as gentle with moderate sections over uneven rocky terrain, designed for active people of most fitness levels. Trekking poles are provided, and the pace is set by the group.

What's included in the traditional lunch after the hike?

Lunch is a traditional village meal with local dishes and wine, served at a restaurant in the secluded village near the waterfall. It's included in the full meal option. The waterfall-only option does not include it.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, private transportation is included. Your guide picks you up from your hotel, drives you across Naxos to the trailhead, and returns you after the hike and meal.

What happens to the waterfall in dry seasons?

The waterfall's flow varies with seasonal rainfall. In drier months the water may be reduced, but the pool and the walk remain. Each visit is different depending on recent weather.

What should I bring on this tour?

Bring at least 1.5 liters of water per person. The tour provides snacks, juice, trekking poles and a backpack. Wear hiking shoes suitable for rocky terrain and bring sun protection.