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10 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Chania

The standouts on this list.

The 10 standout Hiking & Trekking Tours on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Chania

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - The Samaria Gorge walk: rocks, river crossings, and rare plants

1.From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Most Popular★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania with mountain views, then ferry from Agia Roumeli to Sougia. Challenging hike.

“Amazing day! We did the hike with our children, and our guide Christina was wonderful — kind, supportive, and really caring. When our son fell, she immediately helped us, and it felt safe knowing there are doctors along the way. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole experience was unforgettable. It’s a long downhill…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - Coach to Omalos: The Morning Buffer You’ll Be Glad You Have

2.From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with a pro guide, Kri-Kri spotting, then swim at Agia Roumeli and boat back along Crete’s south coast.

“I liked the hike and parts of it were fairly technical. I’ve hiked a lot in BC mountains as well as the Cascade mountains in WA state so I had a good basis for knowing trails. The trickiest part were the small stones that were easy to slide on. I loved the scenery. The gorge…”

720 reviews14 hoursFrom $37by TourMaster

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide - Omalos Plateau for photos and breakfast before the grind

3.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

★ 4.5

A long, rewarding day hiking Samaria Gorge from Chania, with hotel pickup, a guide, and time to swim at Agia Roumeli.

“This hike was a bucket list check for us. It exceeded our expectations in the exquisite beauty. The hike is for sure challenging. I rented hiking poles from our guide and was grateful for them. Ingrid our guide was very organized, informative, and helpful! I would highly recommend this tour. They took all of the…”

372 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $51.89by Fantasy Travel

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From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip - Getting from Chania/Kalyves to Omalos: long day, smart logistics

4.From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

★ 4.4

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with transfers, Agia Roumeli beach time, and a ferry back to Sougia.

“It was very good to have a local guide to pick us up. We did not walk as a group which we liked as we walked fast. We had heaps of time to chill at the beach afterwards. After the boat ride back, transport back to Chania was super easy as we did not have…”

162 reviewsFrom $32.75by Io Tours

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From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

From Chania: Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit - Imbros Gorge: 9 km of Downhill Scenery and Sharp Moments

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide - The Samaria Gorge hike: what the escort does (and what you do)

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide - Getting from Rethymno to Omalos: early start, smooth bus, less stress

7.Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Rethymno with Guide

★ 4.5

A guided, full-day trek through Samaria Gorge from Rethymno, with smooth transfers, careful logistics, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time on the Samaria Gorge Trek Full Day. From start to finish everything was like clockwork. We were picked up on time and did not once have to wait for anyone. The driver Nikos was good, and our guide Ingrid was amazing, probably the best guide we have…”

46 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $38.45by PLATANOS TOURS

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Samaria Gorge Hike

Samaria Gorge Hike - Getting there from Chania: pickup that actually covers real areas

8.Samaria Gorge Hike

★ 5.0

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania area with hotel pickup, pre-hike breakfast stop, and return ferry included. Long day, worth it.

“Thanks to Chekin Creta and Costas it was unforgettable travel and excellent adventure! Highly recommended!”

32 reviews12 to 15 hours (approx.)From $45.65by Checkin Creta Travel

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From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim

From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim - Imbros Gorge: WWII trail routes and a guided descent

From Chania/Almyrida : Imbros Gorge Hike

From Chania/Almyrida : Imbros Gorge Hike - From Chania/Almyrida pickup to the gorge trailhead

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