E-bike and hike adventure in mountainous Arcadia, on May 11-12

Activity ID : 4944

Moderate

1 day 13 hours

May

Minimum participation limit 14 years

English, Greek

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Activity Description

Join us in this beautiful E-Bike and Hike experience through the dense forests and picturesque villages of Mainalo Mountain, in Arcadia, in the heart of the Peloponeese. A land where so many myths and legends were born.

On Suturday (11th May) early in the morning we leave Athens; we depart from our office in Koukaki, and travel to Mountainous Arcadia, in the center of the Peloponnese. The mountain refuge ''Panos Alexopoulos'', located on the highplateau of Ostrakina, at 1600m, will be our base for this weekend. From there we will start our wonderful circular cycling tour with an a pause in the lively village of Vytina. After a while, we continue our ride through rural and forest roads to eventually return to the refuge, where we will spend the night.

In the mountain refuge, we will find good food and drink, in its large welcoming hall with the fireplace lit.

On Sunday (12th May), after breakfast, we will go hiking towards the highest peak of Mainalo Mountain, prophet Elias, with an altitude of 1981m. We return to the mountain hut, where we will rest for a while and maybe have a coffee before taking our way back to Athens, where we are expected to arrive in the late afternoon.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The cycling tour takes place with the e-bikes property of our company, transportation from/to Athens is heald in the company's private 9-seat van, whilst bikes are carried in a trailer.
Ρriority order will be kept
When you send us your booking e-mail, we will need you to write your height, for the correct mutch of the bikes
Maximum number of travelers with our e-bikes and transportation is 7

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Cycling: about 5-6 houts including stops, 35km, on asphalt and forest dirt roads.
Hiking: about 3 hours in trail

IMPORTANT

In this weekend excape can participate anyone who wishes and is in good physical condition, love cycling and have no problem pedaling through the forest, on dirt forest roads with stones.
We do NOT have downhill bikes and we will NOT be going on trails. However, in some parts it is possible to encounter quite steep slopes uphill or downhill as well.
Anyone who participates in adventure tours and outdoor activities, such as cycling, hiking etc, acnowleges the potential risks and take full responsibility of themselves and their physical integrity

PRICE

77 EUR / person

Included

• Transfers from/to Athens in private vehicle

• Accommodation in mountain hut

• Simple breakfast in the hut

• Certified Tour Leader / Outdoor Animator

• E-bike rental, incl. helmet

• Design and organization of the tour

• Professional liability insurance

• VAT and all legal taxes

Not included

• Lunch, diner, snacks, drinks, beverages

• What is not included in services section

Do nοt forget

• General: Hut, sunglasses*, sunscreen, adequat sportswear, isothermal or other athletic top/T-shirt, light windproof/waterproof jacket, a sweatshirt / fleece, flask with water, extra water, energy snack

• For cycling: Trousers suitable for biking, ex. a pair of athletic leggings (no skirts or wide-leg pants), sport shoes

• For hiking: Light hiking boots or suitable for hikind athletic shoes (ex. trail running shoes), day back bag, hiking sticks (if you use)

• For the overnight: All the essentials of an overnight stay in a mountain refuge. In the hut you will find good cooked food, while it has sheets and blankets, however anyone who wants can bring their sleeping bag.

• *In the hut you will find sheets and blankets, as well as a shower cabin (reasonable use of water). There is a larghe hall with fireplace and rooms with beds and bunk beds.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.

Unlimited Adrenaline Tips

Many activities are based on the weather, so it is recommended that you contact the company before the activity.
It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.

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