Zagori: Hiking the Vikos Gorge

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Zagori: Hiking the Vikos Gorge

By: Mountain Goat
6-8 hours
Estimated tour length
Cancelation Policy
Cancellation within 7 days before the tour: the Company will refund the paid amount, minus 15%.
Tour guide
Local certified English speaking mountain leader

Highlights

  • Starting the long 12 km crossing we will have the chance to walk on 17th century built stone paths and see interesting geological formations. Up hilling the gorge reveals its natural and imposing beauty! Towards the end we are rewarded with the natural highlight of the hike, crossing the Voidomatis river springs.
  • The hike starts from Monodentri village. We need approximately 45 minutes to reach the river bed. At approximately 4 hours we reach the springs of Voidomatis and its bubbling crystal clear waters, where a refreshing dive is an option for the brave!
  • The hike finishes at Vikos village after another hour of ascent to the canyon's exit. At Vikos village organised local transfer awaits to return us to our starting location, Monodentri village.
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Description

Vikos gorge is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Greece. The gorge consists of limestone and dolomite formations dating back to 150 million years ago and vertical walls extending up to a height of

The hike starts from Monodentri village. We need approximately 45 minutes until we reach the river bed. At approximately 4 hours we reach the springs of Voidomatis and its’ bubbling crystal clear waters, where a refreshing dive is an option for the brave! The hike finishes at Vikos village after another hour of ascent to the canyons exit. At Vikos village a local transfer is arranged to return us to the starting location, Monodentri village.

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What's included

  • Pair of hiking poles per person
  • 1 backpack for 4 persons
  • Pic nic snack (seasonal fruits, energy bars)
  • Local Transfer
  • water proof poncho
  • Local certified English speaking mountain leader
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Additional information

What to bring with you

  • Bottle of water
  • Hat
  • Comfortable hiking shoes & trousers
  • Sunscreen

Tour requirements

  • Basic physical condition and mental health
  • Children from 12 years and above
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Cancelation Policy

-Cancellation within 7 days before the tour: the Company will refund the paid amount, minus 15% to cover administration expenses and cancellation fees of the hoteliers or other main service providers.

- Cancellation 2 days before the tour: the Company reserves 50% of the paid amount

- Cancellation 1 to 0 days before the tour: the Company reserves 100% of the paid amount

- In case the company cancels the tour in case of extreme weather, forest fires, earthquake or any other natural extremities, will return the full amount paid.

- In the case of no show of a Client in a tour the Company reserves the right to keep the whole paid amount.

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Meeting Point

Monodendri
Monodendri 440 07, Greece
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