River Trekking

Overview

River trekking in Stropones gorge and swim in the amazing beach of Hiliadou

Duration:	Day tour
Group:	4-12 people
Departure:	Athens
Level:	Moderate

Tour Overview

Evia, this diverse Aegean island pleasantly surprises its aspiring explorers, as it has a unique natural wealth, with huge changes of landscapes. A place with impressive mountains, which on their slopes host a large number of the rich flora of Greece, extensive plains, olive groves and vineyards, as well as gorges with running water and paths, many of them ancient, connecting the villages between them. But also beaches famous for their clear, turquoise waters.

In this your we will hike Stropones gorge in central Evia that finishes in the fantastic beach of Hiliadou. The entire trail is under the shade of plane trees and reminds as you are in tropical rain forest because of its dense vegetation.
The duration of the trek is about 3.30 hours. We will end up at Hiliadou beach where we can enjoy a refreshin swim in the blue clear waters.

Ηighlights of this journey:

- Hike Stropones gorge through running waters, waterfalls and plane trees.
- Enjoy a nice swim in the blue waters of Hiliadou beach, at our final destination.

Tour details

We depart from Athens at 7.30am. We head towards Evia island where after about 2 hours we reach the village of Steni, famous for its rich vegetation, plane trees and running waters. We will have a short stop there and after we continue to the village of Stropones.

The hike starts from the main village square. After about 15 minutes of walking we reach the riverbed. The path follows the river with several points where there are passages from one bank to the other, either from rocks or crossing the water.
The total duration of the course is about 3.30 - 4 hours.
For the last half hour the trail takes place on a rural road in the shade, before we meet campers and reach the sea.

There, we will have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing dip in the clear blue waters of Chiliadou beach. Free time for about 1.30 hour. There is also the possibility for lunch with an amazing view of the wild Aegean sea.
Then we return back to Athens.

Included

What is included in the price

- Transfer with private mini van from Athens to Stropones and return to Athens
- All transfers during the tour.
- Hiking Equipment (baton)
- NomadsPath english speaking guides/tour leaders throughout the tour
- Public liability insurance
- Photos from the tour
- All taxes

What is not included in the price

- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional expences as a result of leaving the tour earlier
- Additional expences as a result of staying longer
- All other services that are not listed above