Mount Olympus Hiking Experience - Trekking in Greece
Description
Mountain Olympus hiking exploration is one of the best activities you can experience in Greece. Explore with us all the secrets and beauties of Mt Olympus, the mountain of the gods.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- FB supplement: 55€ / person. Includes: 1 breakfast, 2 lunch packs, 1 Dinner
- HB supplement: 25€ / person. Includes: 1 breakfast, 1 Dinner
- Please note that this itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the tour leader, according to local and weather conditions.
- As Mt. Olympus is a challenging walk and the safety of our clients always comes first, our guides retain the decision if clients are to actually climb the peak of Mytikas. This will depend on both the clients’ abilities and weather conditions. In the case of snow, the ascent to Mytikas is not possible.
- The trip starts and ends in Litochoro. For travel arrangements to/from Litochoro or accommodation in Litochoro please contact us.
- Please try to travel as light as possible; remember that you must carry everything you bring on all the days' walk.
- Large, comfortable rucksack (40-50 litres) with padded straps and waist belt, internal frame preferred; waterproof liner recommended to keep clothing, etc. dry inside.
- Sturdy, worn in trekking shoes
- Good waterproof top with hood
- Warm clothes, both for windy / cold daytime conditions and for the cool evenings (fleece tops or similar)
- Shorts and long trousers for walking, preferably quick-drying material (cotton or polycotton not denim)
- Sweatshirts or T-shirts for walking, at least one with long sleeves and collar (against sun-burn)
- Sheet sleeping bag or similar (e.g. duvet cover), for the overnights in the refuge, although blankets will be available.
- Sunglasses, towel, sun hat or cap, sun block
- Penknife
- Water bottle
- Wash bag and simple first aid kit (plasters or blister kit, aspirin or similar, antiseptic)
- Photographers: bring your cameras
- Torch (head torch if you have one)
- Walking sticks
Reviews(15)
It was great hike be honest. I got lucky and was able to reach the main summit, which was just after opening for the season. The final push from Skala to Mytikas was more challenging than I expected, but at the same time I really enjoyed it! My guide Ioannis was good fun and helpful throughout the entire hike. Unfortunately no view from the top because of the clouds, but still a great experience overall!
We did the river trekking in mount olympus, but also the walk with visit of a monastery in meteora and the long hile in the vikos gorge. All very well organized, friendly guides and a nice experience with our family.
Our two day trek up Mt Olympus to Skala peak was epic! The whole experience exceeded our expectations. Communication during our planning was second to none. Adam and Sotiris were professional, engaging and encouraging, they made our comfort and safety their top priority. They were perfect for our family and kept our kids hiking happily for every step of the way. The hike is a perfect combination of both challenges and reward. The pick up was seamless and all the gear was top notch. The lodge has everything you need and more. The views are spectacular, definitely worth it! If you are looking to hike up Mt Olympus, look no more.
Well orgnaized The best guides Professional and safety training Taking care of eveerything neede,..........................
The whole team of Greek Adventure was just awesome! Fast reply via mail, flexible offers and doing "the extra mile" for the customers. I also had the possibility to get a Pickup from Thessaloniki. I had a 3 day trip with Giannis. He is an amazing tourguide with lots of empathy. Even if I had a flue we were doing my speed to reach the summit. I'm thankful for the whole team and can recommend to everyone to book your trip via Greek Adventure
Everything was super well organised. The guide was very nice. The hiking round is beautiful. We started at 1250 m and went down to Litochoro.
I had the experience of a lifetime!!! An amazing 3 day Mt. Olympus hike, climbing to the summit of Mytikas, very safely guided by Thanos. I booked the trek via their website and had regular communication and offers of help with flights & transfers etc.. Stelios arranged our meet up and travel to and from Gortsia/Prionia, at the start/end of our trek, just adding to the ease of the experience!! Our hike was well thought out by Thanos, as well as carefully guiding us, he arranged all food and refuge accommodation again making the trek totally stress free. The hike itself was amazing, 1st day is the long steady climb to the summit plateau, with a refuge stop for lunch. 2nd day is the summit climb, which was just incredible, Thanos was exceptional this day, as scary as this climb is, he will confidently get you to the magical Mytikas summit!! We then started our descent and ended the day at another very clean and accommodating refuge, before completing the final descent on the 3rd day. A brilliant, once in a lifetime trek for me, with an excellent company!! I hope Greek Adventure will let me back on another of their treks soon!!
No access to women.You need a special passport to justify your trip.Deceptive distances for the orography of the land.No camping.You stay in monasteries.There are wolves and it is not metaphor.
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The hike was gorgeous and challenging. A little chilly but not too cold. Food at the huts was hardy servings and delicious. We saw both the sunset and sunrise from the peak.
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I had the most amazing trip with the guides, Christos and John. Hiking Mount Olympus was an adventure and exciting and I recommend everyone to climb to the peak. I am glad I had this experience.
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