Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park
Overview
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14 hours
Mobile ticket
A true miracle that any nature lover must experience. Samaria Gorge is the longest gorge in Europe, measuring 16 km, giving you the opportunity to meet rare structures and species of the Cretan flora and fauna like the unique goat species named Kri-Kri that one can only find in Crete. Through a beautiful route among small traditional mountainous villages you reach Xyloskalo in the plateau of Omalos, the northern entrance of the gorge at an altitude of 1,250 m. As you keep walking you will pass from the “Sideroportes” (Iron doors) the narrowest point of Samaria, ending at the shores of the Libyan Sea in Agia Roumeli where you can definitely rest, eat and swim. It is exactly what you need! Apart from this, during your hike there are a lot of interesting historical points like the temple of Apollo, giving you a great combination of nature and Greek History.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Put sport shoes on, take a bottle of water, a hat and some snacks. Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel.
What To Expect
We will be picking you up from your hotel between 06:00am - 08:00am (you could choose the pick up time), we will arrive to Samaria Gorge entrance (Samaria Gorge is 17km long, you need 5hours to pass maybe more, maybe less), at the end of Samaria Gorge is Agia Roumeli beach, you can swim on the sea or you may have a lunch in the retaurants. After that you need to take the ferry from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakion, the last ferry departs at 17:30. We will be waiting for you at Chora Sfakion, we pick you up and transfer you back to your hotel.
Options
Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
English speaking driver
Snacks
Hotel pick up / drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia 12,50€ per adult . Children 4-12 years 6€
Entrance ticket to Samaria 5.00€ per person.
Official Guide is excluded (only speaking driver)
Samaria Gorge Park
Samaria Gorge Park
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was executed...
Timothy O,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was executed exactly as advertised. Nikos and his team were on time, friendly, helpful, and full of useful information. The level of communication pre-tour was excellent. The hike is stunning, even if you’re accustomed to beautiful mountain hikes in your home country. As all the reviews say, the hike is an 8-mile descent with another 2-mile flat paved walk to the beach. The trail is very well maintained with several water refills. You don’t get winded or dehydrate like you do hiking at altitude, but it is hard on your knees and calves. Plan on a full day of recovery (relaxing on a beach). After the hike you can swim and grab a bite at one of several restaurants in Agia Roumeli. Then catch a ferry (5:30 p.m. to Sfakion if that’s where you’re getting picked up) and then it’s a healthy drive back to Chania. It’s a long day but well worth it. You have to buy your entrance ticket to the national park and your ferry ticket ahead of time and separately. Keep track of your national park ticket because they check it at the end of the trail (you show your e-ticket and get a small printed one at the trailhead, which you have to present at the end). Samaria Gorge is a unique place. Glad I didn’t miss it.
Perfect for organizing yourself calmly!
Calipiju,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quick response, very professional, reliable, and precise team! Very responsive communication, very friendly team! Choose with your eyes closed.
Brilliant service, great team of drivers, wonderful welcome to Crete
Caroline E,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikos and his drivers are just amazing. We did a number of trips with them - 3 x airport transfers, Samariá Gorge and Sfakia pick up, full day trip to Heraklion/Knossos Palace. Such a warm welcoming team, always on time, spotless vehicles, even treats and gifts for longer journeys and Nikos kept us fully entertained for the 4+ hours we were with him heading to Knossos and back! What a real gem this company was to find. Thanks so much. Don’t hesitate to book - was lovely being in such safe welcoming hands and learning about this wonderful island.
Shuttle to and From the Gorge
chrisdU3204EN,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikos team did a great job. Picked us up from our hotel in the morning on time and dropped us off at the Gorge’s starting point. Then after the hike - we hopped on the ferry and our driver was waiting for us at the ferry drop off point. Having a private car definitely simplified the hike for us. Didn’t have to wait for any other groups, worry about parking or the long drive, and our car took us right back to our Hotel. Would definitely recommend Nikos’ team for anyone looking to do the Samaria Gorge. Van was comfortable too
Very reliable, friendly...
Rea J,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very reliable, friendly and provided los of interesting information along the way. Highly recommend!
Hospitable and...
Michelle T,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hospitable and professional—an overall fantastic experience! Driver went out of his way to ensure my family had the right ferry tickets, location of pickup, etc. Provided history and local insight to history of Crete.
Driver was fantastic and...
Tanner J,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Driver was fantastic and this was a very easy way to get to Samaria’s Gorge and back from Chania. Well worth it!
Perfect day
Culture276744,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing in all respects. The car transfer was comfortable, prompt, and we felt extremely safe. The Gorge is amazing. It’s a long day, but totally worth it for the incredible views. Nikos was immediately visible at the ferry pick up, and he provided so much information for the rest of our trip. All of his recommendations have been perfect for us and really improved our trip and experience of Greek food!
Fantastic experience. Our...
John C,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. Our driver arrived on time and was extremely professional and nice. We arrived right as the gorge opened and avoided the buses and crowds. We were picked up after the hike in Sfakia (note: admission to the park and ferry tickets are not included - make sure you book ferry tickets) and promptly returned to our Airbnb.
It was great to start the...
Tasha P,Jul 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great to start the hike before all the other tour groups and before it got too hot. The driver was very safe and the vehicle was very comfortable. The hike was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend!
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