Wild swimming and Hiking in West Crete
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Wild swimming and Hiking in West Crete
By Fit in Crete
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Get off the beaten path with guided nature walks and hikes to lesser known gorges and beauty spots. Take advantage of local knowledge and experience to explore the natural environment, both on land and in the water.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 2-65, max of 8 per group
Duration: 5h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian
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- Selection of swimming equipment available (masks, tow floats, wetsuits)
- Experienced in-water guide
- Experienced local guide for hikes
What's not included- You need to bring your own swimsuit, towel etc.
- Food, snacks & drinks
- For longer swims, your own goggles/mask, tow floats and swim hats are reccommended.
- Start:
- Fit in Crete, Ir. Politechniou 74B, Kissamos 734 00, GreeceFit in Crete office is at Iroon Polytechniou 74b, Kissamos, next to the Chania Bank, down the steps. If you have your own transport, meeting point can be flexible. Please contact us before your activity to confirm meeting point, time and arrangements.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154475P5- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- START TIMES ARE INDICATIVE. You must contact us in advance of your booking to confirm your specific start time and location for this activity.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154475P5
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- MiMi580 contributionsUnique and unforgettable experience in CreteOn our recent trip to Crete, we took 2 bike tours with Fit in Crete - West Crete and Theriso Gorge. We loved both of them. The staff were professional and very knowledgeable. Both rides were gorgeous. The rides are very doable but challenging. We are experienced ebike riders - we're used to hills but not riding in the mountains. For the Theriso Gorge ride you are going up the whole first half of the ride but what a glorious downhill for the second half! This is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of Crete. Highly recommended!Written 24 October 2024
- Clubess10 contributionsGreat Way To See So MuchBeing that we live in a flat beach town, we have never needed e-bikes but, after our 50 km long e-bike trip with Miltos into the foothills of the White Mountains in northwestern Crete to the Theriso Gorge and beyond, we have become believers in their convenience. Along with one other rider & Miltos, we had a great, looong day climbing up, up, up into the hills, assisted so nicely by the batteries on the bikes (which was also VERY helpful as we went speeding with the wind back downhill at the end of the ride), stopping at 12th century church ruins, public drinking fountains, picking figs & carobs from hillside trees, passing orange & olive groves, pomegranate trees, vineyards, low slung bushes of natural spices, wandering goats & terrific views of valleys & mountains, both near & far. Miltos gave us running commentary on all that we saw & you could feel his love for Crete & all that it gives to him. (He owned a bar for 20 years & gave it up so he could spend more time outdoors, & he sure does!) Reserving, getting & returning the bikes was super easy, Fiona, one of the owners of Fit In Crete, along with her husband, Manu, was welcoming & later, walked us to the local bus stop, giving us precise & much appreciated directions how to return to our hotel in Chania.Written 28 September 2024
- T3885LBtb0 contributionsOnce in a lifetimeThe view was absolutely incredible and the scuba and kayaking experience was once in a lifetime. We were guided by Manu and Nora who were so kind and helpful, easily two of the nicest people we’ve met on our holiday. They were very hospitable and we cannot recommend this tour enough. Worth every cent.Written 7 June 2024
- DonSchaeffer0 contributionsGreat tours and great guideWe did two tours with Fit in Crete: E-bike of Theriso gorge and kayaking from Paleochora (to Sougia). Both were great. In both cases our guide was Miltos. He is knowledgeable and fun while taking care of us. Since there were just the two of us being April and we are older (I’m 72) he customized the trip. we did a modified trip from Paleochora out and back not quite to Elafonisi. We saw some old Roman ruins, had lunch on a beach, and even did some snorkeling. The Thoriso bike ride was undoubtedly our most enjoyable day in Crete. The bikes were great and view’s gorgeous.Written 15 April 2024
- James M0 contributionsGreat tourWe had a brilliant time, really loved the sea caves we got to go in! Also the snorkelling was great where the guide came with us and gave us lots of information as we were swimming- we have done similar tours before and this is quite rare!Written 17 September 2023
- aprilbT2920IC0 contributionsAwesome- great guides!Thank you so much! This was a wonderful experience! There were three of us. The equipment was in good shape. The guides were very friendly and shared interesting info about the area. The guides took great pics and shared them with us which was a bonus. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, swimsuit. Make sure to use the restroom in town before heading out. Thank you, again! We hope to return someday.Written 6 September 2023
- Inge G0 contributionsKayak tour west kretaWe really enjoyed or kayak tour. Miltos was a great person and a very good tourguide. We recommend this tour to everyone!Written 30 August 2023
- T4557ICmarcr0 contributionsWorth it!Easy and uncomplicated booking. A very friendly guide and a beautiful landscape. Thank you very much for this!Written 3 August 2023
- GilL9810 contributionsGreat way to see Crete coast lineMy family had a great time! They did few hours sea kayaks. Their guid was amazingnice funny and knowledgeable.. The trip included visiting wrecked ship, snorkelling and swimming at the open sea.Written 17 July 2023
- marissae2040 contributionsBest part of our time in Crete!We had a great time! We did the 3-hour E-bike tour from Chania. Miltos, our guide, was super knowledgeable about the history, environment, and terrain of the area. He was like an encyclopedia. Our group included multiple 30-somethings and my mom in her early 70s. We all did decently on the bike ride thanks to the help from the e-bike. We highly recommend the tour! It was easy from booking to the end of the tour.Written 19 June 2023
- 0juliaj0 contributionsFabulous off the beaten trackHike and Kayak in stunning West Crete . Fiona and Manu and Miltos worked so hard to ensure that we enjoyed the unspoilt beautiful Crete . Taking us on fabulous hikes, pointing out the flora and fauna going to really lovely off the beaten track tavernas for late late lunch . Kayaking was good too long day heading to stunning lagoons at Elafonisi and snorkelling in the azure blue clear clear waters . Great trip - exhausted but so happy by the end - culminating in our trek down the mighty Samaria gorge . Thank you Fiona Manu and Miltos and super to meet you Sofia and Giulia . Would highly recommendWritten 9 June 2023
- TallPersonTraveling0 contributionsGenuinely fun adventure with incredibly knowledgeable guidesKayaking around the coast was one of the best excursions I have done, the water is a brilliant blue, the sea calm, and the coastline absolutely gorgeous! We even saw goats, vultures, and other wildlife. Manu is a very kind and considerate guide, and really went the extra mile to make sure we were all comfortable and safe. He even drove me back to Chania so I wouldn’t have to drag all of my luggage on the bus!! If you are looking for guides who genuinely care about the activities, the island, and their guest, this is the place to go! The tour felt more like a true adventure and less like one of those big tour groups, which I loved.Written 18 May 2023
- emilyrawlings0 contributionsGreat FunWould like to say a massive thank you to Manu for taking us out this morning in the kayaks to do a bit of snorkelling. He showed us round some of the coastline we wouldn’t have been able to see otherwise and into a really cool cave. We were very well looked after and enjoyed snorkelling from the cosy beach. Really chuffed to see a lion fish and to learn a bit about him. Manu’s enthusiasm was infectious- we’ve had a great morning.Written 4 May 2023
- jeffcY572DK0 contributionsGreat Bike Rental and Tour CompanyWe rented nice Cube eMTBs from Manuel. He was very accommodating and showed us a nice day ride form Kissamos to Sfinari. The ride was so beautiful and one of the highlights of our time in Crete.Written 7 April 2023
- Everrg0 contributionsAdventure in CreteWe hired e bikes and did some sea kayaking with Manu and Fiona. Had a great time. They were very helpful and knowledgeable. The sea kayaking trip was especially good ... they know some very beautiful spots. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit of adventure in Crete. Thank you for everything guys! Dan and EveWritten 18 October 2022
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Clarered
Bristol, UK58 contributions
Aug 2023
Fiona and Manu took me and 10 friends (ages 14 - adult) on a beautiful hike and swim. The whole group absolutely loved the adventure, their guiding style was so perfect - so many things like this are too full of bravado. The others (who hadnt done much sea swimming before) all achieved more than they thought they would and we all ached nicely the next day. Thank you!
Written 17 August 2023
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bill413
New Britain, CT12 contributions
July 2023 • Solo
This trip had no down sides. If you like to swim and hike this is for you. The guides, Manu, Fiona and Miltos were great. The swims were an achievable workout and the feeling of accomplishment was strong.The selection of the restaurants for the late lunch was great. The hikes gave a whole different perspective of Crete.
Also ,the on beach location of the hotel, allowed for a very nice place to relax after a good day. Also, there was a promenade of restaurants on the ocean within a 5 minute walk.
Also ,the on beach location of the hotel, allowed for a very nice place to relax after a good day. Also, there was a promenade of restaurants on the ocean within a 5 minute walk.
Written 10 July 2023
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Amy M
London, UK35 contributions
Fabulous family tour company in West Crete. We spent an incredible week on a small group hiking and wild swimming trip led by lovely Manu and Fiona and had a wonderful time. The hikes were stunning and varied, including gorges and coastal paths. The swims were beautiful and Fi and Manu adapted the swim options depending on abilities which I was grateful for. Everything was really well organised, and we were taken to gorgeous local tavernas in little villages to feast on the brilliant Cretan cuisine.
Miltos was also a fantastic guide, and all three guides shared their expert knowledge and enthusiasm for this beautiful island. Thank you Fi, Manu and Miltos!
Miltos was also a fantastic guide, and all three guides shared their expert knowledge and enthusiasm for this beautiful island. Thank you Fi, Manu and Miltos!
Written 9 July 2022
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sansusan
Grants Pass, OR15 contributions
I booked the 7 day swim and hike with Fit and Crete and loved the experience. Guides were helpful without being coddling, and offered options for the fast and slower swimmers. The hikes were informative and relaxed, with plenty of historical and natural tidbits, plus shady spots and water spouts to refresh ourselves. Each day is crowned with a wonderful, delectable meal. The combination of challenge and reward was perfect.
Written 8 July 2022
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NicolaS
Bristol, UK19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This was honestly one of the best weeks of my life. I was longing for some adventure and to recuperate from a tough year, and this week delivered. Manu took our group to some truly stunning spots in Crete, and I drank in the scenery, enjoyed the swimming so much, and the taverna lunches were sublime. Every day I felt myself unwind a little more, get stronger in the water, and feel excited about the day ahead. I can't recommend them enough and hope to come back one day. Manu and Miltos the guides were so kind, calm, expert, patient, and unobtrusive - the perfect people to show us the beauty of the island.
Written 10 October 2023
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