ADRENALINE · GREECE
Good greece adrenaline activities fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
From Hersonissos Port, ride a jet boat with an experienced captain such as Kostas or Lucas, reaching speeds of up to 90 km/h and making optional 360-degree turns. Halfway through the one-hour trip, stop at Saint George’s Bay for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment and hotel pickup included.
“brilliant experience, snorkeling equipment provided and lots of fish to see!”
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…”
Set out from Mandraki Harbour on a fast jet boat with an English- or Greek-speaking captain. You will cruise past Rhodes Town, swim and snorkel at Kallithea Springs Bay, pause at Oasis Beach, and swim near Santa Marina. Snorkeling gear, beer, soft drinks, and water are included.
“Our Captain was awesome, i want to thank him many many times for our experience, it was amazing. The ride was very fun, good music, nice atmosphere, lots of drinks for everyone (water, beer, soft drinks like cola and soo on), they have equipment for snorkeling, it was a very nice experience. I definitely recommend this trip, you are not going to regret even 2 cents.”
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”
Ride from Megalochori through vineyards, Eros Beach, volcanic ravines, and ancient cliff trails. You’ll canter and gallop on a well-trained horse, with English-speaking guides, helmets, chaps, and phone photos included. The small group has up to six riders, but the pace suits only advanced equestrians.
“What an amazing experience! The sunset ride was amazing, plenty opportunities to take pictures and just enjoy the ride. Absolutely worth it!”
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!”
Meet guide Thomas and a small group near Constantine Church in Dion for a four-hour canyoning course on Mount Olympus. Learn scrambling, climbing, and rappelling before entering the canyon, where waterfalls, natural pools, slides, and optional jumps await. No experience is needed, but you must be fit and able to swim.
“ABSLOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Anyone looking to have an amazing one-of-a-kind adventure should book this. This is a great time for beginners and experienced canyon-ers alike. The guide was extremely kind and fun. He spoke very fluent english and gave instructions in a simple and easy to understand way. You get to rappell down the center of several waterfalls, as well as enjoy a few natural water slides and do some diving into pools from as high as 20 meters if you wish.”
Meet the English- or Greek-speaking crew at Mandraki Harbour for a 30-minute high-speed ride past Rhodes Old Town and Elli Beach. Two diesel engines, 1,000 horsepower, and Rolls Royce water jets power sharp turns, power brakes, wave jumps, and 360 spins. Bring swimwear, secure your belongings, and expect to get completely wet.
“enthousiaste man! lijkt zien wat die boot kan! top prijs/kwaliteit.”
Meet Caroline or Ilias near Cathrin Hotel for a five-hour small-group adventure above Ladiko Bay. You will climb several bolted routes, hike along the coast, and rappel 35 meters beside a sea-facing cave. The guides provide helmets, ropes, snacks, fruit, water, and patient instruction for beginners and stronger climbers alike.
“I had a great time during the climbing trip! Carolien and Ilias were really awesome tour guides, showed me many different routes and absolutely made my stay in Rhodos! I love bouldering and am just starting to rock climb as well, and it was an awesome way to start. Even if you’re an advanced climber, there will be routes and great tips from the experts for you! If you have the privilege of watching Ilias climb though, you will wonder why it looks so easy when he does it and is way harder when you do it .. 😂 All in all, great team, a wonderful tour, great views and…”
You’ll raft a 6 km stretch of the Voidomatis River inside Vikos Gorge National Park with certified guides such as Andreas, Christina, or Kosta. Expect clear, very cold water, mountain scenery, swimming stops, rock jumps, and a relaxed pace that suits beginners as well as families with older children. All equipment is provided.
Meet your canyoning leader at Polylimnio Parking for a four-hour trip through waterfalls and natural pools. You’ll wear a wetsuit, helmet, harness, and neoprene socks, then jump, swim, rappel, and cross a 30-meter zipline over a lake. Jumps are optional, and the outing ends with snacks and a picnic near the car park.
“This was a highlight of our trip in the Peleponnese. We were able to experience the falls much more remotely than if we’d simply hiked in, and they were beautiful. Very professional outfit - quality equipment, fun and knowledgeable guides, delicious meal at the end. No dissappontments. The hike was enough of a challenge to be fun but totally doable for our group ranging from 8-55. Thank you for a great day!”
At Koxare, meet English-speaking canyoning instructors, gear up in a neoprene suit, and follow the Kourtaliotiko River into Crete’s dramatic gorge. You’ll rappel beside a waterfall, make refreshing jumps, swim, and walk to the Fairy Cave. Barbara and her colleague have guided groups here with patience and care.
“The guides were very professional and helped to make it a nice experience! Although you can not cal it a “tour” we were less or more in the same place all the time where we jumped and did some rappelling.”
Spend about five hours climbing above Ladiko Beach with Caroline and Ilias of Rhodes Adventures. You’ll use supplied gear, follow a short via ferrata, climb shaded routes for different ability levels, then rappel 35 meters beside a sea cave. Snacks and water are included; transport to Cathrin Hotel is not.
Meet at 12:30 for a four-hour Mount Olympus climbing course near Agia Kori. Guide Thomas, with Kosthos and Dionysos on some outings, teaches beginners through Level 2 skills, including via ferrata, rappelling, belaying, anchoring, and leading. Transfers, safety gear, park fees, and photos are included. Shoes cost extra.
“A very exciting hiking tour with real professional guides, Thomas, Kosthos and Dionysos. We can recommend it to everyone ! Elizabeth, Don & family”
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