Secrets of Crete and Hiking the Gorge - 4x4 Excursion with Land Rover

Experience a tour that will take you deep into the spectacular gorge of Kritsa just to the side of the picturesque village of the same name.

We pick you up from your accommodation at 10.00am and then head for the traditional village of Kritsa where you will enter the mouth of the gorge to begin your 2 hour ramble into what must be one of the most stunning gorges on the island, it's fairly short but beautifully formed.

You will pass through channels that have been eroded by many centuries of running water , some as narrow as 50 cm, and that coupled with the shear walls on either side give you a true understanding of the power of nature.

Bird song and goats clinging to the rock faces all add to flavour of this natural bonanza. There are sections of this gorge that will take you breath away so don't forget those cameras.

After about an hour the terrain levels and becomes far less interesting so at this point we will take a drinks stop before heading up and over, offering great views of the gorge from above and return to the starting point.

Sensible shoes will be required (no flip flops) as the ground is uneven and whilst there is no rock climbing as such, there is some scrambling involved, most able bodied adults and older children will find this reasonably comfortable.

After your trek there will also be an opportunity to spend a while at the delightful village of Kritsa, where you can visit the local shops and tavernas. Feel free to spend as little or long as you need in Kritsa and after that you'll be taken back to your accommodation via a high scenic route.

Inclusive: Land Rover Discovery with air condition, experienced driver, refreshments/water, energy snacks.

Hiking: 2 hours, good physical condition necessary and please.... good shoes

Inclusive: Land Rover Discovery with air condition, experienced driver, refreshments/water