Our Samaria Gorge transfers take you to the start of the famous hike on the Omalos plateau and bring you back from the south coast at the end of the day, so you only have to think about the walk.
Samaria is one of the best known hikes in Europe: about 16 km downhill from Xyloskalo on the Omalos plateau, through the Samaria National Park, to the village of Agia Roumeli on the Libyan Sea. Near the end the walls close in to the Iron Gates, where the passage narrows to just a few metres.
There is no road out of Agia Roumeli. Hikers take the ferry to Hora Sfakion (or to Sougia and Paleochora) and continue by road from there. We can drive you up to Omalos in the morning and collect you from the ferry port in the afternoon, so you only have to think about the walk.
Samaria Gorge private tour by taxi
A private tour means the car is only for you and your group. You choose the pickup time, how long you stay and where you stop on the way, and your driver takes you back to your hotel at the end. There is no fixed timetable and no crowded coach.
We pick you up from your hotel or address in Kolymbari, Chania, Platanias or anywhere in western Crete. A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8; for bigger groups, up to 20 people, we send more than one vehicle. Every vehicle has air conditioning and satellite GPS tracking, and our drivers are professional, certified taxi drivers who know the roads of Crete well.
Plan your day
For the Samaria Gorge we pick you up early in the morning and drive you up to the Omalos plateau and the start of the trail at Xyloskalo. After the hike and the ferry from Agia Roumeli, we collect you at the port, for example in Hora Sfakion, and drive you back to your hotel. Check that the gorge is open on your date before you book, and bring good shoes, water, snacks and a hat.
Good to know
- The gorge usually opens in May and closes at the end of October, depending on the weather.
- The hike takes most of the day. Wear good shoes and bring water and snacks.
- There is an entrance ticket, and the ferry ticket is paid separately.
Questions about the Samaria Gorge tour
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel or address. Tell us where when you book.
How many people can join?
A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8. For groups of up to 20 people we send more than one vehicle.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. It is your private tour, so tell the driver where you would like to stop, for a photo, a coffee or a swim.
Can we combine it with another tour?
Yes. Many places in Crete combine well in one day. Tell us what you would like to see and we suggest a route that fits the time you have.
Can you take us to the airport at the end of the day?
Yes. If you fly out the same day, we can end the tour at Chania Airport or Heraklion Airport. Tell us your flight time when you book.
Do you drive at weekends and on holidays?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Book the Samaria Gorge tour
Send us a booking request with the date, the pickup point and the number of passengers, and choose this tour in our booking form. We get back to you with the price for the day and confirm the details. You can also call us on +30 28240 84575 or email info@taxi-kolymbari.gr. Prices are per vehicle, not per person: see the indicative transfer prices on our price table.
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