Vikos Canyon Hiking: Explore the World's Deepest Canyon from Monodendri to Vikos Village
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15 Ratings
Monodendri
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Vikos Canyon, the world's deepest canyon. Hike from Monodendri to Vikos Village, enjoying breathtaking views and resting at picturesque spots along the way. Suitable for all ages!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rizareios School - VIKOS CANYON

The deepest canyon in the world, relative to its width, according to the Guinness Book of Records 1997. We begin by descending to the riverbed of Vikos from the village of Monodendri. We hike along a varied environment, relatively rough in a very few places, fairly easy in most of its route. It is a canyon wide in some places, narrow in others, and crossing it offers a unique combination of a short duration (6 to 8 hours) and excellent views. We rest in picturesque spots, like the springs of river Voidomatis, one of the cleanest rivers in Europe and we end up our hike at the village of Vikos, or at the village of Mikro Papigo.which is a Litohoro bit further and our mini buss will pick us up from there late afternoon

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • We don’t supply hiking shoes and personal clothes according of the weather conditions.
Additional Information

VIKOS GORGE – Boasting the title of the world’s deepest gorge in relation to its width, as recognized by the 1997 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. Our journey commences as we descend to the Vikos riverbed from the town of Monodendri. The terrain we traverse is diverse, challenging in certain areas while largely being manageable. The gorge, broad in some areas and tight in others, presents a distinct blend of a manageable duration (6 to 8 hours) and stunning vistas. We pause at idyllic locations, such as the spring of the Voidomatis river, reputed as one of Europe’s purest rivers, concluding our venture either at the town of Vikos or Mikro Papigo. Considered the premier and most renowned hiking trail in the region, it’s accessible all year and suitable for children aged 8 years and above.

Location
Ριζαρείου Σχολής
Our meeting it will be at the parking lot on the way to Agia Paraskevi monastery .
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Suzydenolf
Jul 31, 2023
Wonderful walk at the Vikos Gorge - We had a wonderful hike with Alexis who was able to explain us a lot on the nature, culture, history, … of the area.
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V6401ynalane
May 26, 2023
Would definitely use Alpine Zone again - We spent a wonderful 5 days based in Ioannina doing trips with Alpine Zone and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Our guide Alexis (who, despite appearances, wasn’t Stanley Tucci) was incredible - knowledgable, friendly and great fun and he and his team, including the driver, did everything they could to make our trip a really enjoyable adventure. The Vikos gorge hike was breathtakingly beautiful with really stunning scenery. This is a really special landscape and not what imagined a Greek hiking holiday would look like. At all times Alexis & co were helpful and flexible ensuring that we were doing the best activities in terms of the weather / our level of tiredness etc. each day. We also did a white water rafting tour with Alpine Zone. The guides were brilliant - very capable and friendly and they inspired total confidence and a feeling of safety which was great as most of us were beginners. The rafting was one of the highlights of our trip - really great fun thanks to the amazing staff and I would highly recommend it for anyone, even those who may be nervous around water. With these guys you feel in really safe hands.
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Kerryspraoi
May 26, 2023
Gorge (ous) views - I really had no idea what to expect, this part of Greece was unknown to me. Alexis our main guide accompanied by Vassilios led our vast group so expertly and enthusiastically. Each view /vista surpassed the previous. Would highly recommend.
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Spiritualtraveller22
Jul 3, 2022
An amazing hike through Vikos Gorge! - I went on a solo trip to hike the vikos gorge. I had initially wanted to go in a group but there weren’t any going on the day that I had planned. This meant that the cost was higher for me but I loved it so much. I didn’t have a car and do really appreciated being picked up and dropped off at the hotel I was staying at which was included in the price. My guide was Alexis and he was high vibe- he had so much knowledge to share about the gorge, rock formations and plants - well worth it compared to going by myself and bypassing all of these things! He allowed me to lead so that I could lead the pace and I really enjoyed the local spinach pie. I also loved going down to the river source towards the end of the hike. Thank you for such a memorable trip that I will stay with me for a lifetime. This gorge is so beautiful- absolutely stunning! Rathika
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Shaminajoy
Sep 26, 2021
Great trip with our guide Alexis! - If you enjoy hiking, you will love hiking through the Vikos Gorge. My friend and I spent a day with our guide Alexis, and he was wonderful. Since it was just the two of us, we were able to go at a nice leisurely pace and enjoy the hike. Alexis was a great guide and very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. He brought us great food for the trip (local spinach and cheese pies and sesame bars), and also took us to the Voidomatis Springs. The springs are perfectly clear blue water at the bottom of the gorge and were definitely a highlight of the hike. Hiking through the gorge with Alexis was definitely a highlight of our two-week trip in Greece - cannot recommend this activity (and Alexis) enough!
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Kalles14
Oct 13, 2020
Nice hike with our guide Alexis - Beautiful 7 hour hike with our excellent guide Alexis. He speaks perfect english and told us a lot of interesting facts about the area. Lunch was also very nice!
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Gerard63_11111111111
Oct 2, 2020
Vikos Djoser - Fantastic hike in the deepest canyon of the world. Well organized and proud to made it ;P Seriously: wonderful sights and good organized. Well done and thanks Gerard (zo 270920 Djoser)
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Korinak300
Aug 23, 2020
Alexis was the best part - If you ever go to Zagori region you must cross Vikos Gorge. The beauty of the nature is amazing ,most of the hiking way is covered by trees. Our guidance Alexis was amazing! He was Very happy person and friendly,explainIng us everything out the region!
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George
Jul 31, 2020
A daily hike through paradise ! - A beautiful trip through the Vicos canyon. The hike's duration is about six-seven hours including the frequent stops for photos... The last part is the nist challenging because it's a steep uphill for about a half hour, but the view of the Voidomatis springs is wonderful.
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