Looking for a hike near Heraklion? Join this guided hike through the vegetation of the Richtis gorges and take a dip in a waterfall!
The Richtis Gorge is located in the eastern part of the island of Crete, near the village of Exo Mouliana and the town of Sitia. They are renowned for their natural beauty and ecological diversity. If you are looking for a hike near Heraklion and enjoy swimming, the Richtis Gorge is the place to go.
Thanks to this activity organised especially for you, hiking in the Richtis gorges has never been so easy! The transfer to the starting point is included in the activity, so you don't have to do anything except pack your hiking gear. Even a packed lunch is provided! What's more, the hike in the Richtis gorges is at an accessible level, so you can do it as a family with children aged 6 and over.
A professional guide will accompany and advise you throughout your hike from Heraklion. Your hike will follow the river gorges and the green landscape: plane trees, oleanders and the scent of aromatic plants will be ever-present. Along the way, you'll also come across old, abandoned water mills, before heading for the highest point of the tour.
The beautiful Richtis waterfall, 20 metres high, forms a pond at its base and gives its name to the whole gorge. Here you can rest and bathe in the cool water of the waterfall. Once you've rested, you'll return to the starting point along the same route.
What are you waiting for? Go hiking in Crete and discover the Richtis gorges with a professional guide!
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Practical information
Looking for a refreshing hike near Heraklion? Join this guided hike to Ritchis Gorges and swim in the waterfall of Richtis!
- Family friendly hike.
- Distance: 7 km (4,3 miles).
- Free transport from your hotel near Heraklion to the starting point of the hike.
- Activity briefing.
- 5 hours of hiking : The duration of the excursion depends on weather conditions, participants skills and group size.
- Transport back to your hotel.
You must be able to walk a distance of 7 km (4,3 miles) to take part in this activity.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum number of 3 participants is required to run this activity.
Free transport from/to your hotel is included as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area : on the coast between Paralia Fodele and Pirgos. You can see the area for free pick up here.
Please notify your guide in case of allergies, pre-existing medical conditions, phobias and disabilities that may affect the excursion.
- Experienced, English speaking trekking guide
- Free transport from/to your hotel (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lunch pack (water,energy bar, fruits, juice box)
- Sunglasses
- Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.)
- Trekking equipment (trekking poles, backpack) upon request
- Hiking shoes
- Windproof jacket
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cap