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Excursions and Outdoor Activities
with the camp Wild Nature as a base
Daily activites
The ecotourism camp Wild Nature offers a wide range of daily activities. You are free to choose your own hikes or bicycle routes in the surrounding mountain region. You are welcome to join a group for just a few days or for the entire week. The weekly program offers various activities organized by experienced Wild Nature escorts. |
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Special programs
Special programs of environmental education lasting one or two days, are organized for school classes. These programs have to be pre-booked. Special programs of various degrees of difficulty are offered to hikers as well as mountain bike fans. Destinations are the mountains Psiloritis, Kedros, Samitos and Soros. |
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Proposals for incentive groups
The camp Wild Nature is the ideal place for incentive groups and congresses staying in hotels on the North coast of Crete. Wild Nature organizes various outdoor activities such as treasure hunts, games etc. Highlight of the day is either a BBQ or an unusual picnic type meal, accompanied by bird songs and the humming of bees. |
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Weekly program
with multi-activities and excursions
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- An original ecotourism program full of adventure. Its base is the ecotourism camp Wild Nature
- The program is organized by the specialized tourist office Wild Nature and run by experienced Greek escorts who know Crete and its nature very well
- The program includes the 6 most beautiful excursions in the wild and impressive nature of Central Crete, introducing you to the lush Amari valley, the Twin gorges, the wetland and palm forest in Preveli, the rocky Mount Kedros, the dunes of Saint Pavlos on the South of the island, the Patsos gorge and last but not least to the artificial lake of Potami
- Without carrying your rucksack
- Daily transport with a 16-seater mini-bus
- Lunch consisting of a picnic or a visit to a tavern
- Accommodation and dinner in the camp
- Mountain bikes are at your disposal for your free exploration of the surrounding region
- Price: for details and prices please apply to Wild Nature.
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Summary program
Day 1 , Monday
Arrival in the camp
Distance from Rethymno, 35 km
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Day 2, Tuesday
Hiking to Agio Pnevma peak and return by way of Meronas village
Difference in altitude : 650m - 950m - 650m
Walking: 3h - 3h½
Degree of difficulty : easy [*]
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Day 3, Wednesday
Hiking accross the Twin gorges in the area of Moundros
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 1h20’, afternoon 1h30’
Difference in altitude: 550m – 300m – 450m
Walking: 3h½ - 4h
Degree of difficulty : easy [*]
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Day 4, Thursday
Mountain walk to the top of Mt Kedros and the plateau of Ious Kampos
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 0h20’, afternoon 0h20’
Difference in altitude: 750m – 1777m – 750m
Walking: 5h½ - 6h
Degree of difficulty: medium [**]
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Day 5, Friday
Tour on mini-coach and foot across the Amari valley and its vilagges
Transfer by mini-coach: 1h30’ in total
Difference in altitude: -
Walking: 1h-1h½ in total
Degree of difficulty : easy [*] |
Day 6, Saturday
River trek across Patso gorge and lake kayaking in the Potami dam
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 0h30’, afternoon 0h30’
Difference in altitude: 350m – 450m – 350m
Walking: 2h½ - 3h
Degree of difficulty: medium [**]
Kayak: 1h½ - 2h, in two-seater kayaks
Kayaking experience: not required
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Day 7, Sunday
Coach trip to south Crete and hiking along the coast of Agios Pavlos and Preveli palm beach
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 1h15’, noon 0h50’, afternoon 1h00’
Difference in altitude: 0m - 220m
Walking: 2h-2½h in total
Degree of difficulty : easy [*]
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Day 8, Monday
Special hiking suggestions
for initiated nature lovers
- Taylor made programs including hikes, river trekking and mountaineering in the Amari region and the surrounding mountainous area, with the camp Wild Nature as its base
- Duration: one and two-day programs
- They are addressed to organized groups of between 8 to 16 individuals. Experience in the selected activity and suitable individual equipment are a must
- The program is organized by the specialized tourist office Wild Nature and run by experienced Greek escorts who know Crete and its nature very well
- Without carrying your rucksack
- Daily transport with a 16-seater mini-bus
- Lunch consisting of a picnic
- Accommodation and dinner in the camp
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Suggestions for 2011
1. Hiking along the Platania gorge
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Wonderful hike along the North sheer sides of Platania gorge, on the West slopes of Mt Ida
Transfer by 4X4 vehicles: morning 0h45’, afternoon 0h45’,
Difference in altitude: 600m - 1350m - 600m
Walking: 4h½ - 5h
Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***]
Suggested period: spring, summer and autumn
Price: for details and prices please apply to Wild Nature
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2. Ascent to Timios Stavros, on top of mountain Ida (2456m)
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A tough four hours ascent to the highest peak of Crete, on steep and stony slopes
Transfer by 4X4 vehicles: morning 1h00’, afternoon 1h00’
Difference in altitude: 1350m – 2456m – 1350m
Walking: 7h½ - 8h
Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***]
Suggested period: spring and autumn
Price: for details and prices please apply to Wild Nature
Note: the ascent to Timios Stavros can be combined with the previous walk along the Platania gorge on a two-day basis trek, with accommodation in tents
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3. Αscent on top of mountain Samitos (1013m)
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An easy hiking experience leading to the top of mountain Samitos on well maintained trails and paths
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 0h30’, afternoon 0h45’
Difference in altitude: 520m – 1013m – 600m
Walking: 2h½ - 3h
Degree of difficulty: easy [*]
Suggested period: spring, summer and autumn
Price: for details and prices please apply to Wild Nature
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4. River trek across Kourtaliotiko gorge
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Enjoy the best of Crete with a river trek across the fascinating landscape of Kourtaliotiko gorge. Your adventure across the gorge includes walking in the water and light climbing on the rocks
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 1h00’, afternoon 1h15’
Difference in altitude: 220m – 0m – 220m
Walking: 4h½ - 5h
Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***]
Suggested period: spring, summer and autumn
Price: for details and prices please apply to Wild Nature
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5. River trek across Frati gorge
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Discover the impressive gorge of Frati with a tough river trek along its river. An unforgettable journey through lush wetland scenery and deep river gorges
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 0h50’, afternoon 1h00’
Difference in altitude: 270m – 150m
Walking: 5h½ - 6h
Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***]
Suggested period: spring, summer and autumn
Price: for details and prices please apply to Wild Nature
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6. Hiking along Sliliano gorge
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In this beautiful journey you are taken on an adventurous walk along the South sheer sides of Smiliano gorge, past mountain pastures and hamlets
Transfer by mini-coach: morning 0h30’, afternoon 0h45’
Difference in altitude: 450m – 300m
Walking: 2h½ - 3h
Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***], requires rock climbing experience
Suggested period: spring, summer and autumn
Price: for details and prices please apply to Wild Nature |
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