Jeep Safari in the White Mountains and the Samaria Gorge Claimed

original shepherd's hut. Enjoy the unique view of Chania from an altitude of 1350 meters and discover the wildlife of Crete with the help of our premium off road vehicles, driven by qualified multilingual guides.

Our amazing off-road adventure begins by crossing a valley full of orange and avocado trees and vegetable gardens. Ascending to the foothills of the White Mountains where we make our coffee we stop in the village of Deres to enjoy our morning break. Continuing we drive through the Cretan villages of Vatolakos, Alikianos, Fournes, Meskla, Zourva and Theriso getting a taste of mountainous Crete at the foothills of the White Mountains and following an uncharted off-road route to the shepherd's hut called "Mitato" away. away from tourist areas, where only a four-wheel drive can approach. We enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of northern Crete and, if we are lucky... we will admire some wild animals and goats up close giving us a good reason to stop and capture the moment. A small rocky road will take us to the highest point of our journey at an altitude of 1350 metres in the heart of the White Mountains of Crete, where we will learn all about the lifestyle of a shepherd. We will learn where the famous Cretan cheese "Graviera" is produced and explore an original shepherd's hut called "Mitato".
On our way back we will enjoy the best panoramic view of Chania from above, until we reach the village of Theriso for a short walk in the historic village and a visit to a small Cretan family tavern for our meal. After lunch we will follow the road through the amazing Therissos Gorge which will lead us back to Chania town.

What does the activity include? : 

• Free pick up and drop off at Souda or the old port of Chania
• Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seats) driven by multilingual accompanying drivers
• Visit to an original shepherd's hut "Mitato"
• Coffee or tea or juice in a traditional café
• Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
• Liability insurance and local taxes

What is not included in the activity? :

• Wine or beer or soft drinks in a tavern
• Tips

To remember: 

• Don't forget your face masks, comfortable shoes, for example hiking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. In spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket.
• The trip is not recommended for people suffering from nausea, with mobility or mobility problems or back problems, pregnant women or children under 7 years old, as we do not have child seats or people over 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg.
• Under 18s are not allowed to drink alcohol.
• Uncharted Escapes reserves the right to make minor changes to the schedule when deemed necessary, for example, in the event of adverse weather conditions. This may be done without prior notice.
• Reservations must be made no later than 24 hours before departure. In case of late cancellation, no refund will be given by Uncharted Escapes. If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient numbers of participants or adverse weather conditions, Uncharted Escapes will refund 100% of payments made.

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Our day starts from Chania, heading south to reach the great valley of oranges. In a few minutes we will be in the valley moving southwest through orange groves and cultivated land, full of aromas and flavours. Crossing the valley we will meet the villages of Varipetros, Agia, Alikianos, Fournes and start climbing in altitude through an off-road route, with dense vegetation and the best panoramic view of Chania, we arrive at the village of Laki for our coffee.

Reaching an altitude of 1000 meters our adrenaline will rise while we continue our off-road route through the heart of the White Mountains, crossing the unknown shepherd's paths, filling the fresh air and the magical landscape of wild vegetation, animals and breathtaking landscapes. At the end of our adventurous route we will reach the Kallergi Shelter at 1680m above sea level. The view just above the Samaria Gorge is unique. Looking south, you will catch a glimpse of the Libyan Sea and the highest peaks of the White Mountains surrounding you. Arriving at the Omalos Plateau, we stop for lunch with local platters at a traditional Cretan tavern.

After lunch as we follow the road back we pass the beautiful and historic village of Lakki, where we stop for some photos and information about the village and then we continue on our way back to Chania full of the essence of Crete.

*Please note that during the winter (December-March) the Kallergi shelter may be inaccessible due to heavy snow. In this case, we reach Xyloskalo (entrance of Samaria Gorge) and then follow alternative off-road routes through mountains and villages.

**Please note that from December to March we travel with snow in the mountains and the route may change depending on weather conditions...

Included:

• Pick up and delivery to the hotel
• Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seats) driven by experienced drivers 
• Visit to the Kallergi shelter
• Lunch with traditional Cretan food and wine
• Liability insurance and taxes

Not Included:

• Coffee or beer for refreshments in the tavern 
• Tips

To remember: 

• Don't forget your face masks, comfortable shoes, for example hiking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. In spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket.
• The trip is not recommended for people suffering from nausea, with mobility or mobility problems or back problems, pregnant women or children under 7 years old, as we do not have child seats or people over 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg.
• Under 18s are not allowed to drink alcohol.
• Uncharted Escapes reserves the right to make minor changes to the schedule when deemed necessary, for example, in the event of adverse weather conditions. This may be done without prior notice.
• Reservations must be made no later than 24 hours before departure. In case of late cancellation, no refund will be given by Uncharted Escapes. If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient numbers of participants or adverse weather conditions, Uncharted Escapes will refund 100% of payments made.

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exploring an authentic shepherd's hut. Enjoy the unique view of Chania from an altitude of 1350 meters and discover the wildlife of Crete with the help of our premium off road vehicles, driven by qualified multilingual guides.

Our amazing off-road adventure begins by crossing a valley full of orange and avocado trees and vegetable gardens. Ascending to the foothills of the White Mountains where we make our coffee we stop in the village of Deres to enjoy our morning break. Continuing we drive through the Cretan villages of Vatolakos, Alikianos, Fournes, Meskla, Zourva and Theriso getting a taste of mountainous Crete at the foothills of the White Mountains and following an uncharted off-road route to the shepherd's hut called "Mitato" away. away from tourist areas, where only a four-wheel drive can approach. We enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of northern Crete and, if we are lucky... we will admire some wild animals and goats up close giving us a good reason to stop and capture the moment. A small rocky road will take us to the highest point of our journey at an altitude of 1350 metres in the heart of the White Mountains of Crete, where we will learn all about the lifestyle of a shepherd. We will learn where the famous Cretan cheese "Graviera" is produced and explore an original shepherd's hut called "Mitato".
On our way back we will enjoy the best panoramic view of Chania from above, until we reach the village of Theriso for a short walk in the historic village and a visit to a small Cretan family tavern for our meal. After lunch we will follow the road through the amazing Therissos Gorge which will lead us back to Chania town.

What does the activity include? : 

• Free pick up and drop off at Souda or the old port of Chania
• Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seats) driven by multilingual accompanying drivers
• Visit to an original shepherd's hut "Mitato"
• Coffee or tea or juice in a traditional café
• Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
• Liability insurance and local taxes

What is not included in the activity? :

• Wine or beer or soft drinks in a tavern
• Tips

To remember: 

• Don't forget your face masks, comfortable shoes, for example hiking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. In spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket.
• The trip is not recommended for people suffering from nausea, with mobility or mobility problems or back problems, pregnant women or children under 7 years old, as we do not have child seats or people over 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg.
• Under 18s are not allowed to drink alcohol.
• Uncharted Escapes reserves the right to make minor changes to the schedule when deemed necessary, for example, in the event of adverse weather conditions. This may be done without prior notice.
• Reservations must be made no later than 24 hours before departure. In case of late cancellation, no refund will be given by Uncharted Escapes. If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient numbers of participants or adverse weather conditions, Uncharted Escapes will refund 100% of payments made.

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