The White Mountains off-road expedition from Chania

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Location: Chania, Crete, Greece

Activity: 4x4 Off-roading

Languages spoken: English, Greek

Duration: 7 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation: 1 350 m

Minimum age: 7

Person (Aged 13+)

95.00 €

Child (Age range 7 - 12,99)

75.00 €

Total price 95.00 €

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Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 24 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.

Duration: 7 hrs

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Available from: 27/12/2024

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Highlights

Visit the White Mountains and enjoy the best panoramic view of Chania
Embark on a semiprivate tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle
Savor coffee or tea or juice in a traditional coffee shop
Pay a visit to an original shepherd’s hut or else “Mitato” at 1350m
Lunch with traditional Cretan platters

All about the trip

Exploring the Valley and Foothills: Embark on a scenic odyssey through fertile valleys abundant with orange and avocado trees, offering a glimpse of traditional

Cretan agriculture. Ascend the foothills, making a refreshing stop at Deres village for panoramic views and a delightful coffee break.

Venturing Through Authentic Villages: Discover the charm of Cretan villages—Vatolakos, Alikianos, Fournes, Meskla, Zourva, and Therisso—each unveiling unique

facets of mountainous Crete's rich cultural tapestry. Explore their authenticity and historical significance.

Ascending to the Secluded Shepherd's Hut: Experience an exclusive ascent to the secluded shepherd's hut ("Mitato"), delving into the authentic lifestyle of Cretan

shepherds. Traverse uncharted terrain, encountering wild eagles and goats amid breathtaking northern Crete vistas.

Culmination at the Shepherd's Hut: Reach an elevation of 1350 meters, discovering the historical importance of the shepherd's hut in the production of Cretan

"Graviera" cheese. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this original dwelling, steeped in cultural significance.

Return Journey via Therisso Village: Marvel at panoramic views of Chania while journeying back via Therisso village. Take a leisurely stroll through its historic streets

before relishing a sumptuous lunch at a charming Cretan family tavern.

Join us on an amazing journey beyond the usual, as we explore the stunning White Mountains of Crete. Experience the wonders of nature, immerse yourself in local

culture, and finish your adventure in Chania, where you'll treasure unforgettable memories of this enchanting experience.

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What is included in the price

Hotel pick up and drop off
Off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
A visit to an original Shepherd's Hut "Mitato"
Coffee or tea, lunch with traditional Cretan food
Liability Insurance and local Taxes.

What is not included in the price

Beers or refreshements or coffee in tavern
Gratuities

The trip is not recommended to people suffering from car sickness, having mobility or kinetic or back problems, pregnant women or for children younger than 7 years old as we don't provide baby seats, or people taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg. Alcohol consumption is not allowed to minors under age of 18 years old. Uncharted Escapes reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when considered necessary, for example, in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without any prior notice.

Instructions

Please let us know during the booking of this activity if there are any dietary restrictions or food allergies.

What to take with you?

We recommend wearing trekking shoes. Please bring your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a bottle of water. In spring and autumn we recommend to bring your jacket as well.

Itinerary

	CHQ01 Explore the White Mountains of Crete, Itinerary:
	08:00 - 09:00: Pickups (1 hour)
	09:00 - 09:30: Drive to Deres village (30 minutes)
	09:30 - 10:00: Deres coffee stop (30 minutes)
	10:00 - 10:45: Drive to Meskla village (45 minutes)
	10:45 - 11:05: Meskla photo stop (20 minutes)
	11:05 - 11:40: Drive to mountain viewpoint (off-road) (35 minutes)
	11:40 - 11:50: Mountain viewpoint photo stop (10 minutes)
	11:50 - 12:25: Drive to the Shepherd’s Hut (off-road) (35 minutes)
	12:25 - 12:55: Shepherd’s Hut “Mitato” visit (30 minutes)
	12:55 - 13:30: Drive to Therissos village (35 minutes)
	13:30 - 14:45: Lunch stop at Therissos tavern (1 hour, 15 minutes)
	14:45 - 15:45: Drive back to pick-up points (1 hour)
Please note that timings may vary based on group size and weather conditions.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Pick up times per area
7:55 Kalives
8:05 Souda
8:15 Chania Town
8:20 Nea Chora
8:25 Golden Beach
8:30 Galatas
8:35 Kalamaki / Stalos
8:40 Agia Marina
8:45 Platanias / Gerani
8:50 Maleme
8:55 Tavronitis
9:00 Kolymvari

Meeting place information:

We’ll pick you up directly from your hotel. Please provide your hotel name when booking to arrange seamless pick-up and drop-off

Final destination:

Same as pick up

Cancellation Policy - Medium

Cancellation more than 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 4 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking Price.
Cancellation less than 4 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Malaxianakis Emmanouil - Uncharted escapes, Mesologgiou 1, Chania, 73131, Greece, +30 6983830830, info@unchartedescapes.com.