Nature and Habitat Tours in Chania

Chania Highlights Shore Excursion with Port Pickup and Beach Time

The tour was excellent...

The tour was excellent the tour guide was very knowledgeable and organized. The beach was small and beautiful you can rent 2 chairs for 20 euros they also give you 2 bottles of water. They will deliver food to you from the restaurant across the street. We had 2 hours of free time in Chania which is an absolutely beautiful town. I highly recommend this tour!

Elafonisi Beach Shore Trip from Chania/Souda: Crete's Pink Wonder

This is really just a...

This is really just a transfer service, but it was nice and convenient. The driver was also very nice and told us the history of Chania and a little about himself.

Chania: Samaria Gorge Guided Hike

Highly recommend hike! 💚

We did the Samaria Gorge tour, leaving Chania at around 6:00 a.m. The bus stops in Omalos, where there’s a small canteen serving breakfast before the hike. The trail is about 16 km long, but it’s completely manageable if you do some regular exercise. Make sure to wear closed hiking shoes with good grip, as there are many rocky and slippery sections, and the route is a descent of more than 1,000 meters. Before our trip, we considered taking the ferry to Agia Roumeli and only hiking up to the Iron Gates, as we thought the full route might be too long. After doing the entire hike, I can confidently say that would have been a big mistake. Starting from Agia Roumeli means you begin with a steep uphill climb and miss the most spectacular parts of the gorge. The Iron Gates are famous, but they’re only a small section of the hike. The real beauty is walking through the gorge before you reach them, surrounded by towering cliffs, as well as the incredible first part of the trail that starts high up in the White Mountains with stunning scenery and nature. The sun only becomes an issue in the last part of the hike, so bring a hat or cap. There are plenty of natural water springs along the way, so there’s no need to carry a large amount of water. A piece of fruit and a sandwich are enough for the hike, and once you reach Agia Roumeli there are several tavernas serving delicious local food, making it the perfect place to have lunch after your walk. Our guide was fantastic. They rent hiking poles if you want them, gives clear instructions before the hike, and then stays at the back of the group to make sure nobody is left behind and to help anyone who needs it. After finishing the gorge, you can either walk the extra 2 km to Agia Roumeli beach or take the shuttle bus for €2. There are also two small cafés right at the park exit where you can buy cold drinks and ice cream before continuing. The beach at Agia Roumeli is the perfect place for a swim after the hike. I highly recommend bringing water shoes because the beach is very rocky and the stones get extremely hot. The scenery throughout the gorge is absolutely breathtaking and makes every step worth it. I highly recommend this experience. Just be prepared for sore calves and muscle aches over the next couple of days!