Caldera Trail Guided Hike

Take in breathtaking views while you walk along the rim of the volcanic caldera.

Semi Private Hike | Proceed with booking

Hours

Kms (or 6.2 miles)

10+

Years

€150

Youth from €120

Daytime Hike 09.00am

Sunset Hike 16.00pm

About the activity

Semi Private adventure activity for hiking enthusiasts. Experience the intense beauty of this unique paradise under the guidance of an expert guide. (1 May – 31 October).

Includes

Pickup and drop-off available

English/French/Greek speaking expert guide

Liability Insurance

Taxes

Excludes

Water

Snacks

Gratuities

Start - End Time

The starting and ending time of both morning and evening Hiking Sessions are determined by the time of Sunrise and Sunset.

Not Suitable For

Children under 10 years
People with mobility impairments

Meeting Point

Gathering at our meeting point in Fira. We spend some time to meet each other and conduct a quick briefing session with our expert guide.

Highlights

You are going to admire breathtaking views over the volcano from different angles
Walk along the rim of the beautiful caldera and see the local fauna by following the path that is considered by many to be the most beautiful hike in the world
You will make a few stops for snacks and discussion while overlooking the caldera.

Sunset hiking session: Sunset from the top of a hill with a 360-degree view

Full Description

With this hiking tour you will walk along the rim of the beautiful caldera of Santorini and through the villages of Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia with plenty of chances to take photos of the breathtaking views: you will gaze the distinctive white-washed houses, the panoramic viewpoints, the beautiful churches.

On the way from Fira, you will hike over the caldera and pass in front of Skaros, where the first fortress was built on the island, Firostefani monastery and Imerovigli, Prophet Elias chapels where the group stops for a rest.

The terrain of the path varies: some parts are paved sidewalks, some parts are cobblestone, and other parts follow just a dirt track. The hike takes around 3 hours depending on the walking pace and how many breaks you have.

Important Information

What to bring

Sun hat
Hiking or Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen
Water

Know before you go

The starting and ending time of both morning and evening hikes is determined by the time of sunrise and sunset. See calendar for the exact times.

The length of the hiking trail is nearly 10kms (6.2 miles). There are some parts of cobblestone and some dirt paths

Hiking experience is not needed

The hike will take 3- to 3.5-hours depending on how fast you walk and how often you stop

Including optional hotel pick-up and drop off the total time this activity will take is 5 hours

Additional Information

For reservations and bookings, any queries you may have about this or any other experience, please drop us a line 24/24, 7/7 (free phone calls on WhatsApp or Viber). We will be glad to assist you.

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Terms & Conditions

Santorini Adventure and its carefully chosen contractors provide high standards of services to you and your beloved-ones.

Nevertheless, Santorini Adventure does not take responsibility for omissions or errors of third party service providers.

Let’s make the experience even better

Hiking is a fun and healthy outdoor activity. It’s an opportunity to spend time in nature, breathe in the fresh air, get your heart rate up, reduce stress and lift your mood.

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