Join a full day adventure to the spectacular waterfalls at Richtis!

All Ages

Duration

7 hours

About

A full day-trip with our luxurious modern cars (Max 6 guests only and all seats in driving direction, A/C) to the spectacular waterfalls at Richtis. Experience thrilling off-roading, wonderful scenery, and a short Jungle walk to the falls. You can enjoy a swim in the refreshing spring water. We will visit the oldest olive tree and have a great lunch at a spectacular location.

Take the exclusive tour to Richtis beach on the far side of Mirabello Bay and then a jungle style trek to the spectacular Richtis waterfall.

Itinerary

We pick you up from your accommodation / Hotel / Villa / Port at around 9.00. The first part of the journey takes us around about one hour around the Wonderfull bay of Mirabello, the scenery is just spectacular.

At a point high above Richtis beach we leave the asphalt road and travel off-road down, way down, to the hidden beach below hugging the mountain as we go, so take a deep breath!! You will have your breath taken away on more than one occasion. (In a good way)

It takes around 15 minutes to reach the bottom where we park up and get ready to enter the Richtis gorge.

A steady pace to the waterfall takes about 30 minutes each way and sensible footwear will be required, trainers will be ok but please no sandals or flip flops. There is a trail but it's not flat and although there is no rock climbing some minor scrabbling may be needed, none of this will be a problem for able-bodied adults and older children. The trail is cloaked in greenery and with the sounds of the birds and the running water from the stream it evokes a feeling of exploring a jungle, but we won't be needing machetes and there is no man-eating predators either. The green canopy keeps it wonderfully cool for our short trek but please be aware the first several minutes are out in the open and it gets pretty hot in the height of summer so bring a hat, we'll provide you with water.

Then gasp at the waterfall !!!!

Here we take a break for as long as you need, you can now take photos, climb up the stairs to the top of the falls or take a dip in the pool under the falling water, obviously relevant attire and a towel will be needed for this option.

Later we will head back out the way. From here we now travel back west to a beautiful picturesque village where our taverna will be waiting to greet you and serve your traditional fresh natural meze lunch with wine, water, and even some sweets.

After lunch, we head off-road again to visit the 3250-year-old ancient olive tree at Kavousi, the oldest on the island, and dating back to the post palatial, the Minoan remains at Gournia and the Panorama viewing area above Kavousi. You will learn a lot about nature, the plants, the old history of Crete, about the Olive Business and whatever you like to ask our very experienced guide.

Included

• Land Rover Discovery with air condition
• Experienced driver
• Refreshments/water
• Cretan lunch

Note
Hiking: 60 minutes, good physical condition necessary and good shoes.