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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.

 

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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

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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.

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Miloi canyon Alepohori area, Gerania mountain.

 

-Description

Dry but challenging canyon at Gerania mountains for beginners and experienced canyoners. Suitable for those who want to do a canyoning trip close to Athens.

 

-Distance from Athens - 45 min drive

-Details of the activity

Hiking : 40 - 50 min

Number of descents : 14

Maximum descent : 27 m

Lenth : 750 m

Duration : 5 hours

 

-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 have to be able to carry your personal bag with your personal equipment

 

-What you should have with you

A pair of extra shoes, water, snacks and an extra pair of shirt. 

 

-Equipment

We provide all the safety equipment including helmet, safety belt, canyoning bag.

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Xavos - Kampia canyon Evia island.

 

-Description :

Close to the city of Chalkida in Evia we find the Xavos-Kampia canyon. Our activity will start with a waterfall descent and 3 more at the end of the canyon. We will walk on the river bed between rocks and cracks on the canyon. As we descent the water supply gets bigger, where swimming and jumping on deeper parts is possible making it a fun and entertaining descent.​

 

More details :
Canyon descent: 3 hours.

Number of descents : 10

Highest descent : 18 meters.
Hiking: 20-30 minutes.
Suggested starting time: 10:00

Estimated time of exit from the canyon : 14.00

-Requirements  
NO previous experience is required. All you will need is to be physically fit, love nature and sports. The excursion suits both experienced canyoneers as well as first timers who what to give it a go.  

 

-Physical fitness levels
You should have average physical endurance, know how to swim, not be afraid of heights, be able to plunge into water from 1 meter high and carry a backpack with you personal gear.

 

-Best Period
October-June

 

-Essential gear that you must have with you:
-Extra pair of shoes, shocks and tshirt.
-Swimsuit/ trunks
-A pair of slip resistant shoes for walking in water,
-1 bottle of mineral water + snacks
-A towel.

 

-Transportation

You arrive with your own vehicles.

 

-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).

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Rodokalos canyon in Iti mountain, close to Lamia.

 

-Description
In mount Iti you will have the opportunity to see a magical natural environment with dense vegetation, steep slopes and deep canyons. Nearby the historical village of Ypati there is a magnificent hiking route that leads to the mount Iti shelter. This path rises in parallel with the canyon and has a panoramic view. Rodocalos canyon boasts beautiful scenery and the experience of two tall waterfalls, 30 and 45 meters each. If you do not wish to descent down the waterfalls you can take a detour and hike along the path.

-Requirements  
NO previous experience is required. All you will need is to be physically fit, love nature and sports. The excursion suits both experienced canyoneers as well as first timers who what to give it a go. 

-Physical fitness levels 
You should have average physical endurance, know how to swim, not be afraid of heights and be able to plunge into the water from 1 meter high.

 

-More details :
Canyon descent: 4 hours. 
Hiking: 50’.
Starting time: 10:00
Ending time: 16:00

 

Best Period 
All year long

 

-Essential gear that you must have with you:
Swimsuit/ trunks, a pair of slip resistant shoes for walking in water, a bottle of mineral water + snacks and a towel.

 

-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).

 

-Transportation
You arrive to Ypati in the regional unit of Phthiotis with your own vehicle.

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Mega Rema canyon, in Agios Kostantinos area.

 

-Description

One of the most beautiful and entertaining canyons with many slides and plunges is situated on the Athens-Lamia Greek National Road. The beauty and many water games that the Mega Rema Canyon boast raise the bar and place it amongst the best canyons of Greece. It is located close to Athens, central Greece and the sea. This is an easy canyon that suits both beginners as well as demanding and experienced canyoneers. ​
 

-Requirements  
NO previous experience is required. All you will need is to be physically fit, love nature and sports. The excursion suits both experienced canyoneers as well as first timers who what to give it a go.  

 

-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.

 

-More details :
Canyon descent: 4 hours. 
Hiking: 30’.
Starting time: 10:00
Ending time: 16:00
Our meeting point is at the exit to Agios Konstantinos, Greek National Road (E.O.) near the big tunnel at 9:30.

 

-Best Period 
April - May

 

-Essential gear that you must have with you:
Swimsuit/ trunks, a pair of shoes for walking in water, a bottle of mineral water + snacks and a towel.

 

-Transportation
You arrive with your own vehicles or we can arrange private transfer from Athens.

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Canyoning at Drymonas Waterfalls

 

Description : The beautiful waterfalls of Drymonas are located in Northern Evia, at an altitude of 620 meters. River Sipias creates an enchanting sight by spreading its water to the dreamy waterfalls. The water drops from a height of 17 meters into a crystal lake surrounded by rocks and forest. This overgrown lake is of great ecological value because of the dense vegetation that surrounds it and is combined with the rare beauty of black pine trees!​

 

-More details : 
Canyon descent : 2 - 3 hours.

Number of descents : 2 rappels and a flying fox.

Highest descent : 18 meters.
Hiking: 10 minutes.
Suggested starting time: 10:00

Estimated time of exit from the canyon : 14.00​

Difficulty Degree: Easy – suitable for beginners and children (10 years+)

Requirements  
NO previous experience is required. All you will need is to be physically fit, love nature and sports. The excursion suits both experienced canyoneers as well as first timers who what to give it a go. 

Physical fitness levels
You should have average physical endurance, know how to swim, not be afraid of heights, be able to plunge into water from 1 meter high and carry a backpack with your personal gear.

 

-Best Period
All year round.

-Essential gear that you must have with you:
-Extra pair of shoes, shocks and tshirt.
-Swimsuit/ trunks
-A pair of slip resistant shoes for walking in water,
-1 bottle of mineral water + snacks
-A towel.

 

-Transportation

You arrive with your own vehicles or we can arrange transfer from Athens.

-Equipment : All participants will be given a complete set of canyoning equipment, and that includes:
(Helmet, 5mm full neoprene wetsuit, safety belt )

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Stomio canyon and river trekking in Neda river.

 

-Description

Our destination would be in mountainous Arcadia in Peloponnese. The whole area is a hidden gem of nature, with small and big waterfalls, lakes and green tunnels of wild plantation. Neda river provides great amounts of crystal water to the canyon of Stomio, where we will start our descent on the canyon. The crossing takes part on the most beautiful part of the canyon with impressive stone bridges, underwater caves and and narrow passages.

-Details of the the activity

Hiking : 40 - 50 min

Number of descents : 25

Maximum descent : 38 m

Duration : 4 -5 hours

 

-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 have to be able to carry your personal bag with your personal equipment.

 

-What you should have with you :

A pair of extra shoes with shocks, water, snack, towel and an extra pair of shirt. 

 

-Equipment

We provide all the safety equipment including neoprene suit, canyoning equipment and bag, helmet, safety belt

 

- Transportation

You arrive on your own means or we can arrange transfer from Athens.

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