Hiking Kritsa Gorge
Guided / Trekking / Family / Single Day / Crete /
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  • Duration 6 Km/3 hours
  • Height gain/loss 210m / 210m
  • Difficulty Easy/Moderate
Make it Private

Our day starts with a warm up ramble through Kritsa’s village narrow lanes where we discover a beautiful village and its hospitable inhabitants. Passing from the two main churches of the village we shall follow dirt tracks to reach the entrance of the gorge.

The gorge offers an adventurous crossing, as some boulders will try to block our way but on easy climbs we shall leave them behind. Following the riverbed, we shall pass through the narrowest point of the gorge at the width of 1,5m(!) when the gorge flattens out and its steep walls give their place to open land, we continue on dirt roads and a rocky path that returns back to Kritsa village completing a beautiful loop.


Enhance your excursion

You may enrich your excursion by adding a visit to:

  • Kera Church (with its most well-preserved frescos from Byzantine period)
  • BioAroma. A newly-founded production unit of essential oils from wild and organic Cretan herbs
  • Kritsa village. One of the most beautiful villages in Crete. 


Included


  • Experienced guide of Cretan Adventures for the hike
  • Water bottle
  • Light snack
  • First aid kit
  • Third Party insurance
  • All taxes

Not Included

  • Transfer from/to the hotel
  • All meals
  • Coffees and drinks
  • Entrance fees in sites of interest (archaeological sites, monasteries, churches etc)
  • Other personal expenses

Insurance

Everyone participating in any of Cretan Adventures events/activities is covered by third party insurance through Ethniki Asfalistiki.

Participants need to be covered by their own personal insurance (Health/accident insurance) for the chosen activities.

Cretan Adventures is not responsible for any accidents or mishaps directly or indirectly related to the tour.


Activity Level

This walk is suitable for anyone in good health and normal fitness. The walk takes part on reasonably flat terrains.


Equipment

  • Daypack (approx.15-35l)
  • Trekking or sport shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sun cream
  • Sun glasses

Note on Itineraries

Please bear in mind that:

  • The itinerary can be altered for numerous reasons beyond our control (e.g. harsh weather, trail conditions) to ensure the safety and the well being of the group. The final tour selection is left up to the trip leader.
  • The price depends on the participation.