Before you read the difficulty levels as we present them in Alternative Crete, keep in mind that Crete has a wild mountainous landscape with high rocky mountains, deep remote gorges and dry alpine landscapes at higher altitudes.
Thus, the difficulty is subjective and is perceived differently from person to person depending on their experience, their physical condition and their connection with the mountainous landscape and the outdoor activities.
- Easy: Perfect for families and beginners, flat trails with minimal elevation gain. Duration 1:30 up to 3 hours on smooth paths with slight inclines.
- Moderate: Requires basic fitness. Gentle inclines and moderate effort required and with duration from 2 up to 4 hours. Paths with gentle uphills and some stones.
- Challenging: For experienced hikers with steeper climbs, longer distances and demand endurance. 4 up to 6 hours duration on paths with steep slopes, rocky terrain and some exposed spots. Good stamina and balance are required.
- Difficult: Demands advanced skills. Rugged trails, high elevation and technical sections with steep and rocky paths, with exposed spots. Duration 5 up to 8 hours.
- Extreme: Experts only. Remote routes, extreme elevation and preparation needed. Rocky and steep trails in difficult conditions, with many exposed spots and with estimated duration from 8+ Technical knowledge is required, possibly including the use of equipment.
Our agency, Alternative Crete, is covered by a professional third party liability insurance from Lloyd’s Insurance Company SA
Before participating in a program, excursion or activity of our office, and before your trip to Greece and Crete, it is recommended that each participant individually has taken out travel insurance / health insurance for you and your dependents, in case of loss of property or illness, or injury.
With the following methods you can book an activity or request a tour.
- Through the official email address of Alternative Crete, info@alternativecrete.com
- Through the ”Book the tour” button that’s located at the end of the description of each activity.
- Through the contact form available in the contact field.
- And for more fast response by us, you can use the WhatsApp button that’s located at the bottom and right in our website.
Please notice that our crew, mainly in the summer season, it’s been to the mountains and trails of Crete. That is way, due to lack of signal, some times a small delay to our response will be.
Regarding the transfer for individuals at the one-day activities, you come to the meeting point, that we will indicate to you after your reservation, with your own transfer mean.
We offer transportation from your place of residence in Crete to the meeting point of each activity, but only after of consultation and with an extra cost.
In organized group tours and multi-day excursions as well as in the one day group tours, transportation is included.
Payment is made by bank transfer, through the IRIS system as well as through PayPal. We also offer the option of making a deposit at the time of your reservation and paying in full at a later date.
The cancellation policy is detailed on the terms & conditions page.
For more details on payment methods and cancellation policy, please read the terms & conditions section.
All of our activities and tours can be organised privately for your group, your family or even just for you and your partner.
Just contact us to create your next private adventure in Crete.
Yes, our agency can take care of the planning, organization and accompaniment of your corporate event. Contact us and let us organize a unique tailor made outdoor experience for your employees and your conference participants.
Your safety is our priority. If the weather conditions are unsafe and unstable, we will have to reschedule the tour or if that is not possible we will adjust the activity for everyone’s safety.
For more details and all about our cancelation policy, please check the terms & conditions section.
Yes, we offer activities that are suitable for children and teenagers. Read the descriptions of our activities for age recommendations or contact us for advice on the best activities for families.
