ADRENALINE · CANYONING TOURS IN GREECE
Good canyoning tours in Greece fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Descend Nefeli Canyon near Papigo with Alpine Zone guides such as Dimitris, Dimitra, Irini, Vasilis, Angel, and Kostas. This five-hour outing includes a 30-minute safety briefing, five rappels up to 17 meters, a 1.5-meter jump, water, snacks, photos, and supplied canyoning gear. You need two pairs of closed sports or hiking shoes.
Meet an ICOpro-certified English-speaking team, including guides such as Nathan, Alice, Ines, and Enis, then ride from Thessaloniki to Mount Olympus. After a short uphill hike and safety lesson, you will jump, slide, swim, and abseil through a beginner-friendly canyon. Equipment, shoes, hotel pickup, and digital photos are included.
“We had the BEST time on our canyoning trip. Alice and Enis completely made our trip with their energy, their positivity, and their humor. They worked well with each other and seamlessly switched roles between photographer, belayer, etc. They encouraged while also pushing us to try new things. Nathan was our contact person and he worked with us to find the best pick up spot. For those worried about the jumps, repels, etc, there was always an alternate route, but my 10 year old niece was with us and did almost every jump except the highest (which was about 20 ft). She had an absolutely blast and went from back…”
Meet Explore Messinia at 10:30 am for a four-hour beginner canyoning trip through Neda’s waterfalls. After a short safety lesson, you’ll wear a wetsuit and harness, then swim, slide, jump, climb, and rappel through a natural waterpark. The final waterfall rappel drops 25 meters. Groups are limited to 15.
“Great first time Great team Very friendly and professional Road is tough to arrive but follow the gps and you eventually get there”
Join English-speaking guides George, Harry, Barbara, or Nikos for a 3.5-hour canyoning outing in Kourtaliotiko Gorge. You’ll visit the river source and St. Nicolas Kourtaliotis Church, rappel beside a waterfall, make optional water jumps, and walk through the gorge to Fairy Cave. Gear and photos are included, but bring sturdy shoes that can get wet.
“Wow! Canyoning was an amazing experience. The family that ran the tour was excellent. The made sure everyone had a safe and fun adventure. M6 wife can't swim but still was able to have a great time. Do not leave Crete without doing this!”
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