Imbros Gorge Hike: Nature's Hidden Gem

Experience the beauty of nature on a full-day hiking tour from Chania. Traverse the Imbros Gorge, ideal for families, and explore the traditional village of Sfakia.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Imbros Gorge - The place has a great historical significance as the gorge witnessed an evacuation of several thousands of British soldiers during World War II before heading to Egypt. Back then, the Imbros Gorge mule trail was the only connection between Chania and Sfakia, before the road was built. Remains of this trail can be still seen today.
What's Included
  • Pickup/Drop-off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania
  • All taxes, VAT (value-added tax) inclusive
  • English Speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Imbros (2.5 € per person, free of charge for children under 14)
  • Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
  • Customary tips to your driver and escort
Additional Information

Join us for a delightful day as we set off from Chania towards the picturesque Imbros Gorge — a hidden treasure ideal for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Before embarking on our journey, enjoy a taste of tradition with a delicious Sfakiani pie. At around 10:00 AM, we will enter the gorge and commence our hike. The walk through Imbros Gorge takes…

Location
Imbros Gorge
close to Chora Sfakia, Start in Impros or Komitades
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Scenic16023513078
Jun 30, 2025
Walk in the Park - A very easy hike, suitable for families. Views are excellent, and my guide Nikos demonstrated great care to his customers.
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Jstn22
Jun 6, 2025
Great trip to Imbros Gorge - A very nice and enthusiastic tour guide. Pickup was easy from hotel. The gorge was fairly easy to walk down, plenty of time allowed. Beautiful scenery and a great experience walking through it. Taverna at the start and at the end of the trail, also a small hut half way if you really need it. Then a short trip to a village by the sea in the coach. Quick swim (you will need to change on the beach) and more tavernas to have another drink/snack.
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Jane
Jun 2, 2025
Great alternative to Samaria!!! - Our guide Ingrid was fantastic! The bus driver was also wonderful! The journey is exactly as described! Would recommend highly! 10/10!
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Inspiration742398
Jun 2, 2025
Great hike and beach combination - Great value for money. Gorge is amazing but you do tend to spend most time looking at your feet so you don't trip over. Beautiful views and experience though. I was worried I might get lost as I went alone, however it is literally impossible to get lost in the gorge. Plenty of time is allowed for the walk, and the guide acts as tailwalker so no-one gets left behind. Lots of people in full walking boots and poles, but I went in converse type pumps and was perfectly fine. Ingrid was amazing and so knowledgeable! The second location is a very lovely cove with great swimming, so take beachwear and flip-flops. You could leave all your beach stuff on the coach whilst you did the first hike. Bit of a long transfer time but as expected for the type of trip. Would recommend 😊
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Paula_t
Jun 2, 2025
Perfect Adventure that Satisfies - I loved that this tour picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel. Ingrid was an incredibly informative guide who was funny and supportive. I have no clue how Nikos, the bus driver, navigated the narrow streets, but he got us there and back in safely and comfort. The hike is fairly straightforward and down the whole way, so not challenging on the heart. It’s very rocky the whole way though, so footing can be tricky, but totally doable by almost everyone. Hiking poles were helpful, but not necessary. If you’re an experienced hiker, you can take your time down to actually enjoy nature and the environment. I feel like many people came and hiked down just as quick as possible without actually taking in the surrounding. I like the itinerary gave you enough time in the mountains and sea without consuming your entire day.
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Janet_b
May 29, 2025
Lovely Hike - Be sure to wear comfortable HIKING shoes. Very rocky the entire 7 km and downhill all the way so stretch your calf muscles well.
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Ilse
Jul 31, 2025
Enjoy beautiful nature walk - Very beautiful nature! Really need proper footwear EN often take care not to wrap your feet around DE stones. Halfway you can buy drinks from a friendly man with a donkey. At the end you can take DE taxi back to DE start for just 5€/pers.
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Pauline_k
Jun 22, 2025
Great day! - Great hike, morning started a little chilly and warmed up nicely. Make sure to wear good walking shoes - some loose and slippery rocks.
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Jonathan_s
May 5, 2025
Well organized and Beautiful Gorge....just need to update description for accuracy - This tour was well organized, clear information about the hike and our time at the beach. I thought the time allowed for both was perfect. I appreciated the sense of humor of the guide as she was very engaging. The gorge is beautiful but very busy and commercialized. The description of a tour mentioned the cost of the entrance to the gorge at 2.5 Euros as well as they're natural Springs to fill up water bottles. Inaccurate on both counts. The entrance is 5 Euros. To use the restroom at the start of the gorgeous half euro. There was someone selling drinks about Midway down but they were not free. There's a nice restaurant once you get to the main road. All in all, I would recommend this tour for people that want to do a hike and have time at the beach!
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Journey62916411800
Apr 30, 2025
All right. - Well organized, hiking ok third party (abused that they charge, garbage that overflow, no maintenance...), beautiful village.
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).