Imbros gorge is the second most popular gorge in Crete.Its an easy hiking experience and the ideal tour to enjoy nature .The picturesque gorge has many parts such as "Stenada" and "Mesofarango" which are of unique beauty and the rock formations are incredible . The walk takes mostly 3 hours during which you enjoy the flora and fauna of this place . Its narrowest point is only 1.60m, where it is easy to touch both sides of the walls which rise to 300m.The hike ends almost at the Libyan see where you will also enjoy free time for a swim in the crystal clear waters or lunch in typical tavernas.
Upon entering the bus and starting our tour we will need about 2 hours until the entrance of the Imbros gorge. There you will have an optional breakfast stop for half an hour to taste some traditional cretan snacks. At about 11:00 a.m you will entrer the gorge with our guide and start the hike. The beautiful gorge of Imbros is about 8 km long and you will need about 3 hours at an easy pace to end your hike. At the end of the Gorge you will reach the village of Komitades where you have also 45 minutes to have a quick lunch. We will continue after with a 15 minute drive to the village of Chora sfakion for some relaxed time to either have a swim or coffee/lunch. The time there will be 1 hour free time. Finally , we will drive back to Chania for 2 hours drive.
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Imbros Gorge Hiking from Chania lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $32 per person for this Crete experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can sent helpful details/directions to our travelers about the exact pick up point Pickup points include Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection.
The experience is available in DE, EL, EN, IT, FR, SR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Elafonissos travel.
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The hike through the gorge was spectacular, very impressive. I would recommend the hike; it was a great experience. The organizer was very nice and provided a lot of information about Crete during the bus ride.
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This is not an easy hike. Yes it is relatively short. Roughly two and a half hours. Beware of information stating it's for families/ children. Out of about twenty people on our bus two of them can back with cuts and scrapes caused by falls. Thomas the guide emphasized this but the booking information could be deceptive. Just my humble opinion.
Had a great day out with our guide Thomas and 22 others. Thomas was informative and considerate. Enjoyed walking the gorge and swimming in the afternoon.
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Great trip with plenty of time to both get through the Imbros Canyon and to enjoy the most beautiful beach afterwards in Chora Sfakion. Can be highly recommended. Easy to book and it is controlled by the tour company with an experienced tour guide, who makes sure everyone get out of the canyon and so on.
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It’s a spectacular hike, but not exactly easy. The 8km distance isn’t the issue, It’s hard work negotiating the rocks and boulders. And almost all the trail is round pebbles of all sizes which roll under your feet. You really have to concentrate where you are putting your feet and where your next step should be. The wild flowers are very pretty.
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The meeting point is easy to find, bus on time, simple hike, pretty scenery, then visit a small village with possible restoration, very pretty cove.
A nice bus trip from Gerani with a nice bus driver and a good guide who gave good information about the walk and a little about Crete's history on the way up to Imbros George where the walk started. A light fine, but rocky path that requires good shoes. The walk down took about 3 hours in beautiful nature down to Taverna Komitades where the bus waited and took us on to Sfakian, a beautiful small coastal town where we bathed and ate lunch. A great trip that is definitely recommended to spend a day on.
Great trip through the Imbros canyon and with an experienced guide. The subsequent stay at the south coast reduces the overall rating.
Beautiful walk and excellently organized. I do believe that the walk is not suitable for everyone. The path consists mainly of large and smaller loose stones, many (smooth) rocks and unevenness. In any case, good, sturdy shoes are absolutely recommended. A lot of standing still to take pictures. Taking pictures while you are not looking where you are walking is dangerous. As reasonably experienced hikers, it took us about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Nevertheless, a wonderful experience in a breathtaking setting.
Great trip. Our tour guide Athina was helpful and enthusiastic. We'll organised with good timing. Good communication from the company. We were able to leave our beach gear on the bus while we hiked the gorge.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imbros Gorge Hiking from Chania | 10 hours | 4.7 (12) | $32 | |
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