Canyoning
Canyoning is a mountain engineering activity that combines climbing, caving and hiking. It is a highly adventurous sports activity, concentrated on crossing gorges, following the water flow and using ropes to descend the difficult parts. During a canyoning experience, you will hike on beautiful mountain trails, cross river ponds, walk on rivers beads, cross canyons and descend on waterfalls with technical means. It is an activity for those who love mountains and water. Multiple locations, day trips and canyoning weekends can be arranged in canyons close to Athens, like in Parnitha and Gerania mountains, or in other popular destinations such as Arcadia and Fthiotida, Mt Olympos, Mt Pilio and the islands of Evia and Samotraki. Prices vary depending on the group size and difficulty of the canyon.
Agios Loukas canyon in Ksilokastro area.
-Description
A beautiful and entertaining canyon with many slides and plunges is situated in Ksilokatsro area. This is an easy canyon that suits both beginners as well as demanding and experienced canyoneers.
-Physical fitness levels
You should have average physical endurance, know how to swim, not be afraid of heights, be able to plunge into the water from 3 metres high and carry a backpack with you personal gear.
-Equipment
All participants will be given a complete set of canyoning equipment, and that includes:
(Helmet, 5mm full neoprene wetsuit, safety belt, canyoning backpack and dry bag).
More details :
Canyon descents : 3 - 4 hours.
Number of descents : 4
Highest descent : 9 meters.
Natural water slides : 2
Hiking: 45’.
Suggested starting time: 10:00
Estimated time of exit from the canyon : 15.00-16.00
-Essential gear that you must have with you:
- Extra pair of shoes, shocks and t shirt
- Swimsuit/ trunks and towel
- A pair of slip resistant shoes for walking in water
- 1 bottle of mineral water + snacks
Goura canyon in Parnitha mountain.
-Description
We will hike at the beautiful forest and mountain tracks of Fili area, in Parnitha mountain, heading to the cave of Pan. From there we will get ready to make our way down the canyon. We finish at the monastery of Kleiston in Fili.
-Requirements
You don’t need previous experience to join the tour, good physical condition and love for nature and sports is all you need.
-Physical condition
Basic endurance, you should be able to hike and carry your personal bag with your personal equipment.
-More details
Canyoning activity : 5 hours
Hiking : 1 hour
Starting time 8.30
Ending time 15.30
-What you should have with you
A pair of extra shoes that will get wet, water, snack and an extra pair of shirt and trousers.
-Equipment
We provide all the safety equipment including helmet, safety belt, canyoning bag.