Private Tour to the White Mountains and Samaria from Above, Crete (CHQ05)

Discover the inland Crete and the national park of Samaria from above on a unique semiprivate tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle, as we are crossing the beautiful Cretan landscape in our premium off-road vehicles.

Our day starts from Chania moving south to reach the big orange valley. In a few minutes, we will be inside the valley moving southwest through orange trees and farming areas, full of aromas and tastes. Crossing the valley we will encounter the villages of Varipetros, Agia, Alikianos, and Fournes and start climbing on altitude through an off-road route, with dense vegetation and the best panoramic view of Chania, we reach Lakoi village for our coffee break.

Reaching an altitude of 1000m our adrenaline will raise while we continue our off-road route through the heart of the White Mountains, crossing the unknown shepherd's paths, filling ourselves with the fresh air and magical scenery of the wild vegetation, livestock, and breathtaking landscapes. At the end of our adventure route, we will reach the Kallergi Refuge at 1680m altitude above sea level. The view just above Samaria Gorge is unique. Looking towards the south you will get a glimpse of the Libyan Sea and the highest tops of the White Mountains surrounding you. Reaching Omalos Plateau we stop for lunch with local platters in a traditional Cretan tavern.

After lunch, as we follow the way back we pass by the beautiful and historical village of Lakkoi, where we stop for some photos and information about the village and then we continue our route back to Chania filled with the essence of Crete.

• Distance: 125 km
• Altitude: 110 to 1680 m

Adventure Tips

• The trip is ideal for everyone who's looking for an experience beyond the ordinary, for example, youth groups, single or couple participants, families with older children, and companies.
• The trip has guided stops every 30-40 minutes, for everyone's convenience.   
• We can arrange vegetarian alternatives when meals are included, but the information is required upon reservation. This also counts for any kind of food allergies, to find suitable alternatives if possible.

Important Information

• The trip is not recommended for people suffering from car sickness, having mobility or kinetic or back problems, pregnant women or children younger than 7 years old as we don't provide baby seats, or people taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg. Alcohol consumption is not allowed to minors under the age of 18 years old. We reserve the right to make minor changes in the program when considered necessary, for example, in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without any prior notice. 
• Please note that during winter (December-March) the Kallergi refuge may be inaccessible due to dense snow. In that case, we reach Xiloskalo (the entrance of Samaria Gorge) and then we follow alternative off-road routes through mountains and villages.