Hiking to the Fairies Cave (Neraidospilia)

Hiking to the Fairies Cave (Neraidospilia)

The most romantic cave in Mt Parnassos

ACTIVE PERIOD
30 April - 15 November
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
2
DURATION
6 hrs
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
1
Hiking to the Fairies Cave (Neraidospilia)
Price from €41
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Overview

You will visit the most fabulous and impressive cave of Mt. Parnassos, the Fairies Cave (Neraidospilia)! It is a cave with 3 chambers, natural pools, stalagmites, stalactites!

The cave is located on the northern side of the mountain near the village of Variani. The Fairies Cave – Hiking excursion starts at Livadi Arachova, you meet with your own vehicle and follow your local experienced guide for about 1 hour on a dirt road until you reach the forest path that leads to the cave.

Your route passes through the greenest fir tree forest area of the mountain! After leaving your vehicles, you will hike for about 1 hour enjoying the amazing view towards the valley. The entrance of the cave is located on steep rocks of moderate difficulty. To get through the difficult parts, your guide will secure you with the necessary equipment. In the spring when the cave still holds enough water, the brave can walk in the frozen water and visit 2 rooms! The stalagmites, stalactites and natural pools of water compose a fairytale setting, in which one can easily imagine the fairies enjoying their bath while singing.

Meeting point
Livadi, Arachova Altitude plateau, next to «Micro Café»/ Dimitriades
Meeting time
09.00am
End of activity
15.00

Highlights

  • Driving on a dirt road with our vehicles, in the green fir forest.
  • Visit to the most impressive cave of Parnassos, with 3 chambers, natural pools, stalagmites & stalactites.
  • In the spring when the cave still holds enough water, the brave can walk into the frozen water!
DISTANCE
4km
SUN EXPOSURE
20%
ASCEND
150m
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DESCEND
150m
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General Info

DURATION
6 hrs
ACTIVE PERIOD
30 April - 15 November
PRICE
  • 41€/person for 4-8 participants
  • 51€/person for min 3 participants
  • 77€/person for min 2 participants

Analytical program

09.00: Meet in Livadi Arachova altitude plateau 
09.00-10.00: Drive on a dirt road to reach the cave area 
10.00-11:00: Hike to the cave 
11.00-13.00: Visit the cave and small break
13.00-14.00: Hike back to the vehicles
14.00-15.00: Return to Livadi Arachova

Technical information

  • Hiking distance: 4 km
  • Altitude differences: 150m 
  • Jeeping: 100 km

Participation requirements

  • Good physical condition
  • Age 10 years and older 
  • Lack of acrophobia 
  • Participants must drive their own vehicle on a dirt road

Tour inclusions

  • Trekking Hellas guide
  • All necessary equipment (helmet, harness, ropes) for safe passage during the activity 
  • Snack
  • Taxes
  • Liability insurance

Tour exclusions

  • What is not mentioned above
  • Transfer to activity starting point part of the tour is by driving your own car

Equipment

  • Hiking shoes (obligatory)
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Waterproof jacket
  • towel
  • dry cloth to change after visiting the cave
  • head lamp
  • Hat or beanie, sunglasses,  sunblock
  • Small backpack
  • Your own lunch snack
  • Your own personal water bottle (1L). As part of our environmental policy and action plan, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.

Hiking to the Fairies Cave (Neraidospilia)

The most romantic cave in Mt Parnassos

Price from €41

BOOK NOW

FAQs

What should I bring with me

  • what is listed above in Equipment section

What is the meeting point & time

Meeting Point: Arachova Livadi altitude plateau central road. «Micro Café» cafeteria, to view in map click here
Meeting Time: 09.00 am

When is the activity available?

From April to December

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