Crossing the Vikos Gorge (full-day)

Activity ID : 954

Moderate

8 hours

Apr - Oct

Minimum participation limit 12 years

English, Greek

5 / 5

Activity Description

The Vikos Gorge is part of the 12,600 hectares Vikos-Aoos National Park and has been listed in the Guinness book of records as the deepest canyon worldwide in proportion to its width. It is definitely a spectacular sight!

The landscape of the 20 km long gorge is extremely diverse and is characterized by abrupt changes in altitude. The Vikos Gorge has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis River, a tributary of the Aoös River. As it splits the mountain in half, its slopes expose rock formations of limestone and dolomite, dating back to 150 million years. Its vertical cliffs rise up to a height of 1700 meters.

The hike starts from the village of Monodentri with a 45 'descent to the riverbed of Vikos. Dense green areas follow the gray steep cliffs. The route is impressive due to the lush vegetation, which consists of c. 1800 species.

In the last part of the route, we will stop at the springs of Voidomatis, the deep blue river, famous for its crystal clear and icy waters! The average annual water temperature is just 8.5 °C. The adventurous hikers can take a refreshing dip here!

After our stop, we will go up to the village of Vikos, admiring the panoramic view of the Vikos gorge oand the imposing "Towers" of Astraka.

Participation requirements

Children over 12 years old (accompanied by their parents)
Good physical shape

Timetable

09:00 Meeting in Monodentri with your guide, welcome briefing
09:15 Starting time
12:30 Short break for a traditional picnic snack
15:00 Visit at the Voidomatis springs for rest and pictures
16:00 Exit the gorge at Vikos village
16:15 Local transfer from Vikos village to Monodendri
17:00 Arrival at Monodendri, end of the activity

Included

• Certified English-speaking guide

• Necessary local transfer

• Picnic snacks (seasonal fruit, energy bar, local pie)

• Hiking poles

• Backpacks (upon request)

• Waterproof poncho jacket

• Liability insurance

• Taxes

Not included

• Personal accident insurance ‎

• Anything not mentioned above

Do nοt forget

• Contact with the business prior to the activity

• Comfortable sportswear

• Hiking shoe or boot (not sports shoes)

• Personal bottle (water)

• Hat / Sunglasses/ Suncream (for summer months)

• Beanie (for winter months)

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.

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