River Trekking the Vikaki Gorge

ACTIVE PERIOD: June - July
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 3

DURATION: 5 hrs
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 1

Overview

We swim and hike along a gorge made of limestone alleys filled with water within the Vikos - ‎Aoos National Geopark, a world heritage monument of UNESCO.‎
Vikaki gorge starts from Tsepelovo village and after 4 kilometres reaches Kipi village. There, it ‎meets Bagiotiko stream and together they make Vikos stream. This gorge lies hidden in the ‎heart of the intact Zagori, southeast of Astraka, vibrant with light blue crystal clear water ‎ponds, steep slopes on either side and lush vegetation. ‎

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Itinerary

Meeting point: Kipi village, Central Zagori
Meeting time: 09.00
End of activity: 14.00

Highlights

Pristine nature and lush vegetation
Traditional Tsepelovo and Kipi villages
Picturesque Kontodimos bridge
‎Natural pools with crystal clear water

General Info

DURATION

5 hrs

ACTIVE PERIOD

June - July

PRICE

EUR50 per person for 4-5 participants

Technical information

Distance: 4,5 km‎
Elevation loss: ‎90 m

Participation requirements

12 years and above
Good physical condition
Knowledge of swimming ‎

Tour inclusions

Experienced local Trekking Hellas guide
All necessary river trekking equipment (neoprene suit, waterproof jacket, helmet, lifejacket)
Snacks (seasonal fruits, cereal bars, traditional pie)
Photos
Necessary local transfer
Liability insurance
VAT