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River Trekking at Kourtaliotis Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach

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Overview

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Greek
English

5 hours

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Take the opportunity to swim next to the beautiful waterfall of Kourtaliotis gorge and admire the nature surrounding it. Then we gonna start hiking down the river and the fresh running water gonna cool us down through the whole adventure. Also you will take back home memories, photos and videos of the unique scenery . With our final destination, Preveli one of the most famous and must see beaches in Crete with a unique palm tree forest.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Government Fees

Snacks

Tour Guide

the gorge has an entrance fee of 5 euros per person

What To Expect

Arriving at Kourtaliotis gorge upon schedule time. Safety briefing about 5-10 minutes. We begin our adventure with a swim inside the waterfall of Kourtaliotis and after that we start the hike down the river without getting out of the water. After the river hiking we arrive at the first half of the trip. From there outside of the water we catch an amazing path with great views to Preveli beach where a palm tree forest is located. In the end, if we want ,we can have a swim at the beach and admire the scenery there. Of course after all you can go to traditional tavernas nearby and have a nice meal.

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River Trekking at Kourtaliotis Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach

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Reviews

4.97

36 reviews

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  • Amazing scenery with the best company !

    Steffi H,

    Jul 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What an amazing experience! To be honest (said the same to George) I was a bit sceptic, as he had only 5-star reviews so far (could be a bot, you never know). But it was definitely worth 5 stars! He is such a funny and considerate person. It felt more like a fun hike with a friend, frankly speaking. He has taught us so much about Crete, the vegetation that we saw during the hike and a bit of history. He met our expectations and went beyond! Thank you for our Special Forces training ;) Only good vibes!

  • Unforgettable!

    mbaruchin,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The highlight of our trip to Greece! George was a great guide. Our ferry to Crete was postponed two days due to windy weather, and we were afraid that we would have to forfeit our prepaid booking. But George graciously rescheduled us for another day at our convenience. Also, I am in my 60's and go slow, while my young sons hike fast. George tailor made the trip for us, guiding me slowly through an easy path, while directing my sons to a more challenging route. George also was very knowledgeable regarding local history and myths, geology, and fauna. The waterfall was stunning, and the trip down the river breathtaking, and unforgettable experience.

  • George was a...

    Mena W,

    Jun 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    George was a knowledgeable and super accommodating tour guide. He knows the area very well and works to adjust to the groups needs. I appreciated that he wasn’t in a rush and spent time sharing a piece of Greece with us. This was definitely my family’s favorite part of visiting Crete. The waterfall was a highlight to start the trek and the beach was an amazing end to the trek!

  • Great experience, fantastic guide

    Helen H,

    Jul 31, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our group of 4 spent a brilliant morning with George - he was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about giving us the best experience of the river. It's a beautiful place, with swimming spots, waterfalls and chances to plunge in to the fresh water. If George offers an early start, take it! You'll avoid some of the crowds and see the best stuff unspoilt. Be ready that the water is cold at first but it's a blessing or you'll be so hot!

  • Amazing but do your research 1st.

    Kori E,

    Jun 9, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an amazing experience one that my family will remember forever. Our guide George was great, full of information and very helpful! There are things to know before to decide on this tour. 1. The waterfall is breathe taking. It's a lot of steps down the cliff side to reach it. When you get there you have to swim in very cold water against the current where you can't touch for a good distance. If your not a good swimmer this will be difficult. But the experience is absolutely worth it! 2. The hike river is not as easy as it looks in the photo. If you have bad knees or balance this could be dangerous for you. And absolutely have good water shoes as they state. Lots of navigating over rocks and strong currents. 3. The tour states it's about 4 hours and you reach the beach. Although this can be done it's not all the info. The tour is in 2 stages, step A: waterfall and river hike back to the traverna about 3 hours. Break with snacks and water. Step B: Hike to the beach about another 1.3 hours. I personally did not do the 2nd step because of we ran short on time. Our transfer was waiting for us based on the tour estimate of 4 hrs so we would be done in time. I our guide told us the path was pretty simple like a gravel road and not as great of views as we already saw. We arranged for our transfer to bring to the beach after the step A. It worked perfectly. Again this tour was an amazing experience and you will see all the true beauty of crete. Just be prepared and I would suggest visiting the beach 1st and then doing the River hike in the afternoon.

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