Crete · KOURTALIOTIKO GORGE TRIPS
The 15 best kourtaliotiko gorge trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Rethymno day trip to Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfalls, Damnoni Beach, Preveli palm-river paradise, plus Plakias for lunch.
“Guide Barbara was very informative and the driver Gregoris was great. Overall great trip and good value for money. It gave us a taste of some of the beautiful parts of Greece”
From Chania or Rethymno, swim at Preveli palm beach and hike Kourtaliotiko Gorge, with hotel pickup and a boat ride for a full day.
“Good value for money and our guide Elenia was really helpful. Overall would recommend”
South Crete day trip from Rethymno: Damnoni beach, a boat to Preveli Palm Beach, Plakias, and Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfalls.
“Amazing Day Trip , The trip is well organized and Perfect. We've had enough time to do everything. Our Guide , Anastasia is lovely and charming person and she has an wonderful command over the languages. The Bus is very comfortable and Anastasia has a lot of knowledge about the landscape. The most beautiful part of the trip was the 30 Minutes of boat trip from Damnoni to Preveli and we see so many Beautiful caves in the water. At Preveli we love walking around the Palm Forest. At damnoni , we enjoy the Most delicious food . I would do this tour anytime again. The Team is Amazing, helpful,…”
Boat to Preveli Palm Forest, swims at Damnioni and Kourtaliotis Springs on a guided day trip from Heraklion with pickup and transfers.
“Compared to some of the tours available, this one appeared to be good value for money. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, switching between three languages seamlessly. It is important to listen to her tips as she lets you know how to find the best spots. We packed a lunch and ate it in the gorge, which meant we had more time to swim and enjoy the water. The south is very different from the north side of the island and worth exploring.”
Guided Kourtaliotiko Gorge river trek in Crete with neoprene suits, waterfall swim, pool jumps, and light farm lunch for $112.
“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 ❤️”
Swim waterfalls, trek Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and enjoy lunch in Banana Garden. Small group, gear included, optional pickup from Rethymno.
“It was truly an awesome experience from the very start to the end. The guide was well organised and helped walking through more challenging spots in the river. Also told a lot about Crete and the place where we were walking. The views were breathtaking. At the end we had lunch at banana garden where we also got a chance to walk around with the garden owner and see lots of plants/trees. Thanks very much for such a great experience. It was well worth it!”
Guided Crete day trip from Rethymno to Preveli Palm Beach by boat and Kourtaliotiko Gorge stops, with time for swimming.
“In general a nice trip However, there should be a warning that visiting the gorge is not suitable for many people. Also the visit of Plakias was an unnecessary part of the trip. My impression that it is there only to make participants go to a certain tavern.”
Private south Crete day from Chania, with Spili lion fountains, folk museum, olive oil and honey tasting, gorge, and Kalypso Beach.
“We had the best day with our guide Angie. Our favorite stop was the gorge and waterfall. However, this tour really had a wonderful collection of stops to give you a taste of what Crete has to offer. We didn’t feel rushed at any of the stops and enjoyed our conversation through the day with Angie.”
Snorkel toward an all-year waterfall in Crete’s Kourtaliotiko Gorge from Plakias, with wetsuits, gear, transport, and a stair-heavy hike.
“SO AMAZING! The hike was beautiful. You got to see a really neat church on the way down to the waterfall and hear the backstory. Also see some vultures. The waterfall was AMAZING! Cold water, but tolerable with the wetsuit. Once and a lifetime opportunity. Jelle and kilian were our guides and they were so great. Talkative, friendly. Went way over the top. Took tons of pictures of us. If you ask, they will take one! Highly recommend.”
Canyoning in Crete's Kourtaliotiko Gorge with guided rappels, waterfall jumps, and fairy-cave hiking. Gear and photos included.
“The entire day was incredible. The gorge was beautiful and the repelling and cliff jumping were awesome. Great adventure with a friendly, fun, and professional team of guides. None of my children had ever repelled before and the team made them feel comfortable and safe. Perfect day in the gorge.”
Hike Kourtaliotiko Gorge by water and waterfall, then finish at Preveli Palm Beach on a private Crete river trek with lunch included.
“What an amazing experience! To be honest (said the same to George) I was a bit sceptic, as he had only 5-star reviews so far (could be a bot, you never know). But it was definitely worth 5 stars! He is such a funny and considerate person. It felt more like a fun hike with a friend, frankly speaking. He has taught us so much about Crete, the vegetation that we saw during the hike and a bit of history. He met our expectations and went beyond! Thank you for our Special Forces training ;) Only good vibes!”
Private south Crete day trip to Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli Monastery, Preveli Palm Forest, Spili, with pickup and flexible time.
“Wonderful day great guide! Would definitely recommend. Picked up from our hotel when lots did t and it was worth every penny”
3.5-hour Kourtaliotiko gorge canyoning near Rethymno: waterfall rappel, jumps, caves, and riverbed hiking with an English guide.
“The guides were very professional and helped to make it a nice experience! Although you can not cal it a “tour” we were less or more in the same place all the time where we jumped and did some rappelling.”
Private Crete day from Heraklion with Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfalls, Preveli palm beach, Kalypso coves, and a Plakias taverna stop.
“We LOVED Dimitris!!!! He was so sweet, and tailored the entire day toward our interests! We wish we could’ve spend our entire time in Crete with Dimitris!”
See Preveli Palm Beach, Plakias, and Kourtaliotiko waterfalls from Rethymno, with guide commentary and plenty of swim time.
“This was a fabulous day out. Our tour guide Anastasia was fantastic, really friendly and informative, and made me feel really included in the group as a solo traveller. I only wish I could go on further tours with her as a guide! This tour included an hour in Spili, a beautiful mountain village, then time in Preveli beach which is truly the most beautiful beach I have ever seen, followed finally by time in Damnoni beach. There was plenty of time to enjoy each place and I never felt like I needed to rush anything. I would highly recommend this tour, including to other solo travellers. Note that for…”
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