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5 Best Crete Treks

The routes worth the airfare.

The 5 crete treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.

5 Best Crete Treks

Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch - Banana Garden Start: Where the Day Kicks Off
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch

1.Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch

Guided river trek through Kourtaliotiko Gorge with waterfall swim, natural pools, small-group pacing, neoprene gear, and a light lunch.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“My son and his girlfriend went on this tour. The guide Alkis was amazing, he was super attentive to all people on the trek, funny and made the day so good, that my son said he didn’t want the day to end. A huge thank you from Alex and Ayla ❤️”

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River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach - The day at a glance: waterfall, river trek, and a palm-forest finale
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River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach

2.River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach

River trek Kourtaliotiko Gorge to Preveli Palm Beach: guided waterfall swim, about 5 hours, lunch and water included, pickup options.

★ 5.0

“This 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…”

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River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge - Your day flow: from meeting point to garden stroll
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River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge

3.River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Trek Crete’s Kourtaliotiko Gorge by foot and by swim, chasing a hidden waterfall, pools, and wildlife, with gear included.

★ 5.0

“Our day out with Panos and two other families was a day to remember. Panos was so knowledgeable about the gorge, wildlife, herbs and nooks and crannies of the river and a very pleasant guide. Our group was 8 people which made everything more personal as it made the shared experience even more special. The…”

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Crete: River Trekking at Preveli Beach - What Makes This Adventure Low-Tech (and Why That Matters)
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Crete: River Trekking at Preveli Beach

4.Crete: River Trekking at Preveli Beach

Preveli river trekking in Crete: palm forest, small waterfalls and swim spots. Helmets and walking sticks included. 5 hours.

★ 5.0

“we were 9 woman on the river trek. George was concerned for our safety and kept a careful watch on us. It’s not as easy as the description but if you’re active it’s totally great. i suggest wearing shorts over your swimsuit as to not scrape your bum. It was the highlight for o our…”

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River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls - Safety Gear and George’s Safety-First Way of Guiding
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River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls

5.River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls

River trekking at Kourtaliotis Gorge in Crete: swim cold waterfalls, hike mostly in the stream, and enjoy a guided, gear-packed adventure for about 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Where to begin? This tour is a must do in South Rethymno! Me and my wife had an incredible experience exploring the waterfall. George is one of a kind, incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and made the entire day unforgettable. Thank you so much George! See you soon hopefully:)”

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