Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Zigzagging uphill through predator’s colonies, impressive land-forms, and cultural elements of mainland Crete. In the southwestern foothills of the massif of Psiloritis lies the Gorge of Platania offering a special tour. The marked path, bordered by vulture colony, climbs the hillside in a weaving, zigzagging manner crossing a scenery of unique land forms at the western boundaries of Psiloritis Geopark. The elevation of escalation is at the same time an entrance to the unknown world of birds of prey over the historical provinces of Amari and St. Vasilios, where the presence of even more rare big sedentary birds (predators and scavengers) has been recorded. Ideal place for bird watching raptors.
What's included
Bottled water
Pic-nic in nature (with local seasonal products)
personal excursion booklet
Binoculars (to be shared among the participants), trekking poles (upon request), First Aid Kit
Experienced english-speaking mountain / cultural Guide
Private transportation
Other guided tours and entrance fees in organized archaeological sites
Drinks, personal expenses and tips
Anything that is not mentioned
What to expect
Platania Gorge
5h
From the western foot of Psiloritis Geopark we climb the gorge in a moderate tempo paying attention to all the aspects of this natural paradise. Besides short breaks for bird watching, we take one major break for a meal in nature under the shadow of the Kermes Oak trees.
General Info
Region: Rethymnon Prefecture, Western Crete
Mountain range: Psiloritis Range Geopark | Meeting point: Platania
Path-signaling: well marked, but easy to get confused without guidance
Path condition: generally good | Path length: 6 Km
Max. altitude: 850 m. | Elevation gain: 430 m. | Difficulty level: moderate
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In the entrance of the Village of Platania in Rethimno perfecture
End point
In the entrance of the Village of Platania in Rethimno perfecture
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not ideal for people having vertigo
Necessary personal equipment: Sunscreen oil, Hat, Sunglasses │Walking or trekking shoes │Small rucksack with your personal items
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
