Mt.Olympus Rapid, summit in 1 day – Jeep & Hike

Tour overview

A less known beautiful route to reach Mt. Olympus summit in just one day!

Our guide meets you in Elassona town and with his 4×4 vehicle you drive up to Christakis refugee.

The first 20 Kms until Kalivia Elassonas are tarmac and then dirt road for another 22Km’s (about 1-hour drive) until we reach the refuge at 2,430 meters altitude.

We start our ascend (approximately 60-70 minutes), initially on an uphill, part of the E4 (European Trail) path, traversing the peak of Skolio (2,912 m) and reaching Skala from where starts the most difficult part of ascend.

We then follow Kakoskala, including a scramble climb until the peak of Mytikas (2,917 m).

The total duration of this part depends on the number of participants and their experience and may last between 2-4 hours).

Activities

Hiking

Tour Summary

Duration

10 hours

Period of Operation: June to Mid October

Price:

125€/pp for 5-7 participants
130€/pp for min 4 participants
150€/pp for min 3 participants
200€/pp for min 2 participants (for less or more participants please contact us)

Participation requirements

Good physical condition

Tour Details

Tour inclusions

All necessary local transfers for the operation of the activity by 4×4 vehicle
All necessary equipment for the operation of the activity
Greek traditional snack
English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
Taxes

Climbing shoes (recommended) or runners
Small backpack with your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.
Comfortable clothes (preferably quick-drying material: cotton or polycotton not denim)
A long sleeved t-shirt and a second T-shirt
Hat or beanie sunglasses sunblock