DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 10 chania hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with AC transport, an English-speaking pro guide, and a Libyan Sea swim at Agia Roumeli.
Most Popular“Easy transport from pick up point. Hike was good - mainly downhill. Hike guide was very helpful. Highly recommended 👍”
Hike the dramatic Samaria Gorge from Chania with hotel pickup, coast-to-mountain transport, a boat ride, and a beach finish.
“Samaria Gorge is a breathtaking experience for everyone, though it is physically demanding. Our guide, Nicos, was helpful and informative.”
Full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with expert guide, air-conditioned transfers, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.
“Everything was perfect and our guide Pari was excellent 👌 Definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to get the best experience.”
Imbros Gorge hike from Chania plus Sfakia lunch and swim, ending with Venetian fortress views. About 8 hours, guided.
“Really enjoyed the historical information on our tour that the guide, Ingrid, provided. Ingrid is an excellent guide and was so kind with lots of knowledge. Also visiting Sfakia Beach and having a swim at the end was a beautiful, refreshing reward to our day.”
From Chania: Imbros Gorge hike and Sfakia swim. 9 km downhill trail for beginners, plus Cretan lunch with an English guide.
“Trip matched the description spot on. Not too hard a hike but be sure to bring enough water with you. Swim in the Mediterranean in Sfakia beach was refreshing and just what the doctor ordered after the hike. Prefer supporting shoes for the hike and bring sandals with you to the beach as the sand/pebble…”
Hike the Imbros Gorge from Imbros to Komitades, then unwind at Frangokastello beach with round-trip transport from Chania.
“Det var meget smukt men jeg kunne godt bruge mere tid både til vandring og på stranden. Guiden var meget sød men snakkede måske lidt for meget.”
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with pickup, breakfast stop, and return ferry. Expect a 12–15h workout plus €5 entrance.
“If you love exploring nature and have got medium fitness you must do this tour. Our experience with our guide Kostas was absolutely brilliant. Gave us all the information we needed and was there all the way looking after us. The day is long but so worth it. We saw some amazing views and were…”
Guided Imbros Gorge hike from Chania, then swim in Sfakia. Hotel pickup, safe water tips, and WWII history along the trail.
“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…”
Private hike to Katholiko Bay from Chania, with monastery cliffs, hidden caves, and time to swim and relax in clear water.
“The tour operator canceled the activity without notification. Luckily, I contacted them the day before at which time they told me it was canceled and they were closed. I asked Viator to assist to find out why and they responded that the tour operator claimed it was weather related. The weather that day was fine…”
Hike Samaria Gorge from Rethymno with early pickup, a self-paced descent, an escort for safety, and boat return to Sougia.
“Early in the morning pick up from the hotel than breakfast at the restaurant near the entrance. Getting the tickets and start the hiking trip. Really breathing scene and caring guide, wonderful experience.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
