Samothraki extreme

Island, sea, mountains, canyons, ancient history, a place that combines them all. Place with ancient history and good traditional food. Samothraki is a famous destination for swimming in the canyon lakes and hiking in the wild mountains with strange rocks and rare plants. The program includes daily hikes along with canyoning, and return by boat from the beach of Vatos in the southern part.

• This program isn’t for beginners in canyoning!

Canyons:  Fonias B’, Gria Vathra, Fonias A’, Kousiantas.

• Level: Hard

It is aimed at those who are comfortable hiking with a backpack, are involved in canyoning and are looking for greater experiences!

On the first day, the activity takes place in the B part of Fonias, with a total duration of 6 hours.
On the second day, hiking on the E6 path with a descent of the Platia canyon or Gria Vathra, total duration of 9 hours.

On the third day a big canyon with a total duration of 11 hours (Fonias canyon upper part)
On the fourth day off for relax.

On the Thursday day, a three-hour hike in the southern part with a descent of the Kousiantas canyon, which is connected to the Vatos canyon, ending at the beach of a total duration of 11 hours.

Analytically:

• 1st day, Fonias canyon, part 2.   1.5 hours trail, 4 hours canyoning, 30 minutes trail.
• 2nd day Platia canyon.   2.5 hours trail, 5 hours canyoning, 1 hour trail.
• 3rd day, Fonias canyon first part.  1 hour transfer by car, 1 hour trail, 7 hours canyoning, 1 hour trail.
• 4th day day off.
• 5th day Kousiantas canyon.  It is the largest canyon of the program. 8 hours canyoning, 3 hours hiking and return by boat.

Conditions

• The minimum age is 17 years old
• Normal physical and mental condition
• Normal body weight
• Comfort in swimming and at heights
• No previous use of alcohol or drugs
• Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

You must bring the following with you:
hiking pants, hat, t-shirts, light windproof jacket, swimsuit, an extra pair of water walking shoes, a bottle of bottled water + snacks, towel and 2-3 pairs of hiking socks.
For a better and safer walk, we suggest you get the special ones for canyoning. Or alternatively safety shoes (oil resistant).

Transportation
is not included in the program. It is possible for us to undertake your movements upon consultation.
Accommodation
You choose it yourself and it can be in camping or rooms.

Equipment
All participants are provided with full canyoning equipment including: (helmet, full neoprene suit, harness, canyoning backpack, waterproof container).

Group
The maximum number of the group is 12 people.

Price : €330

• The price includes the supervision of the entire program, the training, the provision of the special equipment, the boat transfer in the southern part, the transfer on dirt roads.

There may be minor changes in the program due to unforeseen weather changes or other factors, keeping in mind the absolute safety of the group.

They are included in the price

• The activities
• Transportation by car on dirt roads and by boat in the southern part of the island
• The provision of special equipment
• Local taxes

They aren’t included in the price

• Airfare and ferry tickets or other travel expenses from the host country
• The nutrition
• Accommodation costs
• Anything not listed in the schedule

Payment methods

With the declaration of participation and to secure the position, an advance deposit of €130 in a bank account. Payment is made in cash on the day of the meeting.

If you have any concerns about your ability to participate in this wonderful adventure, please contact us