Top 14 Chania Hiking Tours

1.Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 720 reviews · 14 hours · from $37Our pick

Join a guided 16 km descent through Samaria Gorge, with transport from Chania, spring water stops, Kri-Kri sightings, and a swim at Agia Roumeli. Guides such as Ingrid, Nikos, and Dimitris keep the day organized, while the return boat and coach remove the transport headache.

“Very intense but very nice. Thanks a lot to Nikos and our Driver. They did a perfect job, could not have been any better”

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2.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $51

Join Fantasy Travel for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, hiking support, and a ferry ride. Guides such as Ingrid and Nicos provide clear safety advice, while the 16 km rocky descent ends at Agia Roumeli beach.

“Amazing and challenging hike. As advertised. Amazing views and stunning scenery. The whole thing was well-organized. Prompt bus pickup at my hotel at 6am, and safe transportation to the start and from the ferry drop off. Amazing guide. You are at the whim Of the ferry schedule to start the return so it is a full day (back to my hotel at 9:00pm). Not for the feint of heart. The first 4km is a steep downward hike - stone stairs, uneven and rocky footing. The descent was less steep for the rest. But you need to maintain focus for footing.”

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3.Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 14 hours · from $36

Join Io Tours for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania. Guides such as Pari and Dafne provide safety tips while you walk at your own pace through pine forests, rocky riverbeds, and narrow cliffs. Finish with lunch or a swim at Agia Roumeli before the ferry to Sougia.

“Incredible hike, challenging and hot but very picturesque. Dafne the guide was great. Clear instructions, earned trust quickly. Wear very sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots. Steep descent of 1,700m isn’t kind to the fittest of legs/ankles. Lots of scree, uneven ground, small river crossings and rock hopping. Plenty of clean spring water, rest areas and toilets on the way. Food at the end was incredible. Pack snacks, lunch as there is no food during the hike. Most of the hike is in shade and there was a coolish breeze comi n up the gorge which was refreshing. Agia Roumelli beach where you finish isn’t the nicest of Crete beaches but…”

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4.Imbros Gorge Guided Hike and Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 8 hours · from $35Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Carolina or Ingrid for a mostly downhill 9 km hike through Imbros Gorge, followed by lunch and a swim in Chora Sfakion. Expect a rocky trail, striking narrow passages, hotel pickup, and a long day that may run beyond eight hours.

“Excellent day - just as described Ingrid and Manos were great”

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5.Imbros Gorge Tour with Professional Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · 11 hours · from $38

Travel from Chania to Imbros Gorge for a guided 2.5-hour downhill walk through striking rock formations. Guides such as Ingrid, Karolina, and Nico add local stories, then you finish with free time, swimming, and lunch beside the sea in Sfakia. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and swimwear.

“This was a joy! Ingrid was an amazing guide - so friendly and energetic! The gorge was gorge-ous (ha ha) and definitely manageable for a novice hiker like me. Next time I'd use the hiking poles though to ease the long slow descent and pressure on my joints. Absolutely loved the swim at the end, and listening to Ingrid's stories on the drive back. The weather was ideal, and the memories will last a lifetime! Highly recommend!”

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6.Imbros Gorge Hiking Tour & Beach Relaxation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 9 hours - 630 minutes · from $35

Leave Chania by air-conditioned bus for a guided 7 km walk through Imbros Gorge, then spend two hours swimming or eating beside Frangokastello. Guides such as Iniki and Irenya have led recent departures. Bring sturdy shoes, water, snacks, sunscreen, and cash for the gorge fee.

“Vores guide Irenya var fantastisk 👍hun havde meget empati, var fantastisk til at formidle både fakta omkring Kreta og hvordan vi skulle forholde os i kløften”

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7.Samaria Gorge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 12 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Join local guide Kostas for a full-day descent through Samaria Gorge National Park. Pickup is available across the Rethymno area, with an Omalos breakfast stop, gorge map, return ferry, and hotel drop-off. Expect a long, rocky hike of roughly 13 to 16 kilometers.

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

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8.Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $51

Walk 7 km downhill through historic Imbros Gorge with an English-speaking escort, then relax in Chora Sfakion. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned coach transport, and time for swimming are included. Bring sturdy shoes, cash for entry, water, snacks, sunscreen, and a towel.

“This tour was well organized, clear information about the hike and our time at the beach. I thought the time allowed for both was perfect. I appreciated the sense of humor of the guide as she was very engaging. The gorge is beautiful but very busy and commercialized. The description of a tour mentioned the cost of the entrance to the gorge at 2.5 Euros as well as they're natural Springs to fill up water bottles. Inaccurate on both counts. The entrance is 5 Euros. To use the restroom at the start of the gorgeous half euro. There was someone selling drinks about Midway down but they were not free.…”

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9.Hiking through History and Hidden Gems at Katholiko Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Leave Chania by private vehicle for a guided hike to Katholiko Bay. With Kostas or Konstantinos, you’ll follow a rugged coastal path past caves, rock formations, and St. John the Hermit monastery, then swim, snack, and return to Chania.

“Konstantinos was a delight to hike with! We started off on an easy pace and we stopped at a few of historical and natural monuments. He was able to explain and answer questions about the cultural impact of the monasteries and the moks that reside(d) there. The downhill hike was really quick and we were the only people at the bay. It was the most serene and beautiful water body I have experienced in Greece. He gave us enough privacy and also took great pictures. For the uphill climb, I recommend carrying a hat or something because the heat was really harsh . But Konstantinos was more than happy to…”

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10.Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $50

Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned bus to Omalos, descend into Samaria Gorge, and hike at your own pace with an English and German speaking escort. The roughly 13-kilometer route ends near Agia Roumeli, followed by a boat to Sougia and a return journey. Guide Marianne has earned particular praise.

“Outstanding views. Don't attempt if you aren't used to hiking, sharp descent for first 3 km is quite challenging. Wear good footwear with good grip. What a feeling of achievement when you finish, village and tavernas a welcome end. Enjoy a drink and we'll deserved food.”

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11.Platanias : Imbros Gorge Superb Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 4 days · from $73

Travel from Platanias through olive groves to Imbros Gorge for a guided three-hour hike among cliffs, stone paths, and narrow passages. Afterward, enjoy about two hours in Sfakia for Cretan food and a swim in the Libyan Sea. Guide Irina has led some departures.

“Fed oplevelse. Lidt hårdere vandretur end vi troet men rigtig god. 👌🏻 Guide og chauffør var rigtig gode til at få os omdirigeret til mindre biler pga. brand i Platanias. 👍🏻”

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12.Full-Day Beginner’s Hiking Route Tour to Samaria Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $46

This 14 to 15-hour trip from Chania takes you to Omalos, Samaria Gorge, Sougia, and Agia Roumeli. You get an English-speaking hiking escort, air-conditioned bus transport, and a boat ride, but admission, boat fare, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“There is no such thing as a beginners' hiking tour to samaria gorge. I was actually driven to sougia port to get the boat on my own to go to the entrance of the gorge. I had to walk about 3-4km through an abandoned village to find my way tRead more”

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13.Samaria Gorge Full-Day Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 15 hours · from $37

Join a guided 15-hour journey from Chania to Samaria Gorge, walking 16.5 kilometers from Omalos to Agia Roumeli. Expect early pickup, 600 wooden steps, the Iron Gates, a beach break, and a boat ride to Sougia. English and German guiding is available, and Ingrid has led recent departures.

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14.Imbros Gorge Guided Hike & Swim – Day Trip from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $38

Spend about three hours walking Imbros Gorge on the E4 trail with an English and Greek-speaking mountain leader, then relax for an hour in Chora Sfakion. Eirini has provided clear safety advice, while transport, pickup in listed areas, and drop-off are included.

“I booked this tour for 2 and the operator sent me a message 2 days before telling me that they are canceling the tour due to too few people signing up. I got a refund for only one person. Unacceptable.”

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