Private Tour
River Trekking at Kourtaliotis Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
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
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must-do with George
Steve T,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing tour! This was a top highlight of our Greece trip for both myself and my partner. Great communication, and a very knowledgeable and fun guide, George. He was an amazing leader on the trip, pointing out things to see and look out for. The waterfall view was one of the best ever. George also knew lots of tricks and had tips to make the trip seem like we were the only ones in the canyon. I would do this again when returning to Crete.
Unique, beautiful experience. Must do.
Leslie D,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of the most unique experiences we have done on Crete and we have visited many times. Giorgos was PHENONEMAL. It was our family of six and he was extremely kind and accodating for exactly what we wanted to do and could do. He made the experience. The water is VERY cold, but while you are hiking the river it is easy to get adjusted to it. Highly recommend wearing sturdy shoes, the hike is definitley more serious than just walking, but very doable. Giorgos told us about local plants, knew so much about the area, and truly turned this in to the best experience, even with a VERY grumpy 15 year old girl in tow. Beautiful experience, highly recommend.
Gorge and Preveli Hike
Laura G,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00l had looked into taking our family four, kids 13 and 11, to the hike in Preveli on our own but, I came accross this guided hike combining the best of both worlds , the Kourtaliotis Gorge and Preveli! The guide, George, allowed our dreams of a crete adventure outing come true , we swam in cold plunge waterfalls, tracked through waters while looking up at the stunning gorge, then we hiked into the mountains of preveli where we were alone with sheep and goats on all sides. The end of the hike bought us to a stunning view of the preveli Palm forest. We had the best time talking to Geroge and learning all we could from a Greece native ;)
Amazing!!!
Arjun S,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an absolutely awesome excursion. George, the guide will take your group on a PRIVATE river trek down the Gorge. Start with the waterfall which is magnificent and then trek through the river down to beautiful Prevali beach. The top half of the trek is easy and for most people. The bottom half of the trek (which you can skip) is more challenging but very rewarding. George takes the time to get everyone through. You definitely should have some good stamina and balance. Good for families and couples. End in beautiful Prevali beach (or you can go to the beach next door). George is a special guide who takes care of all of the details. Highly recommend.
Amazing scenery with the best company !
Steffi H,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00What 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!
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