Suggested route
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Alternative route
\r\nIf you do not wish to cross the entire path of the gorge, you can reach Sfakia and Paleochora (ticket costs € 7,60) or Sougia (ticket costs € 7,10) via a bus and then take the boat ANENDYK (ticket costs €10) to Agia Roumeli, where you start in reverse crossing of the gorge (ticket costs € 5).\r\n\r\nFor the itineraries ANENDYK, Sfakia -> Agia Roumeli -> Sfakia,Sfakia -> Gaydos -> Sfakia, Sfakia -> Loutro -> Sfakia there is an offer at a price of thirteen Euros (€ 13), twenty five Euros (25€) and seven Euros (7€) respectively.\r\n\r\nTotal cost of the alternative route visit to the National Park of Samaria: about twenty six Euros (~ € 26).\r\n\r\nThe management body suggests that the entrance to the canyon from Omalos to be done as early as possible. The crossing must be done slowly, with many stops and following the instructions of informational placards and guards. The visitors must have appropriate clothing, footwear and sun protection (hat, sunscreen).\r\n\r\nStaying for one or more nights in Agia Roumeli will make the visit more relaxing and enjoyable.\r\n\r\n