Snowshoe Adventure in Pindos National Park, Greece: Explore Unique Winter Landscapes

from $2,939

Duration

5 days

Type

Guided

Difficaulty

Easy

Reviews

(4)

4.35 /5

5 days in the north Pindos National Park, Greece

About This Tour

Snowshoe in the Pindos mountains is the ultimate winter experience in Greece! A chance to discover something unique and out of the ordinary, in places that your mind would never imagine that exist in this country!

Highlights

Hike the remote Pindos mountains
4 days in the north Pindos National Park
Unique winter landscapes
Smolikas mountain
Meet the land of the Vlach people

Is this trip good for me?

There will be luggage transfer every time we change hotel
Organized accommodation
Max walking 7hours
Winter conditions
Average walking hours per day 5
No previous experience needed

Destinations

Samarina, Vergina

Activities

Hiking / Walking

Accessibility

Language

English, Greek

Themes

Adventure Activities, Eco-Tourism, Holiday and Seasonal Tours, Nature / Wildlife

Max People

Operator

Unlimited Adrenaline

Inclusions

4 nights in guesthouses and local hotels
All meals according the itinerary (meals are not included on a camper van mode)
Equipment
Local certified guide

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival

1st Day Arrival According to flight arrival time, we drive the village of Ziakas. According to arrival time, it would be interesting to make a visit to the archeological site of Vergina. Driving time from the airport of Saloniki 3 hours drive.

Day 2 nan

2nd Day Short transfer to Abdela (20mins) where we start the exiting cross over Vasilitsa mountain. We finish at the ski area where we overnight and have dinner at the mountain lodge by the slopes at 1850m! Walking time 6-7hours. Start point: 1300m, highest point 2249m, finish: 1850

Day 3 nan

3rd Day. Crossing to Samarina, over the Gomara peak. We get the chance to walk through the amazing “Robola” pine trees, or the Balkan pine, huge trees that grow in high altitudes, endemic to the south of the Balkans, and Pindos mountains. After the peak, we see the mountain massif of Smolikas (highest Pindos peak 2631m). We walk to Samarina a nomadic village at 1450m. Overnight and dinner. Walking time 7hours. Start point: 1850m, highest point 2090m, finish: 1450

Day 4 nan

4th Day Hike to the peaks of Mt. Smolikas, highest of Pindos mountains. We start directly from the village, through thick forest to the alpine terrain of Mt. Smolikas, our goal is the peaks of Skala or Piramida (2450m), our highest point of the tour! Overnight in Samarina, dinner. Start point: 1400m highest point 2450m finish: 1400

Day 5 nan

5th Day According to departure time we hike at the Portitsa gorge and over the historical arched bridge crossing the river.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.35/5

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Location (4.25/5)

Amenities (4.5/5)

Services (4/5)

Price (4.25/5)

Rooms (4.75/5)

4 Comments

Echo O. March 16, 2024
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Snowshoeing through the unique landscapes of Pindos was a breath of fresh air, and I loved the tranquility of this national park in winter. The hearty meals after a day’s adventure truly hit the spot; just a suggestion to offer more vegetarian options would elevate the experience even further!
J. Star May 18, 2024
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Exploring the winter landscapes of Pindos while snowshoeing was an unforgettable experience for us, with breathtaking views and peaceful trails that felt like a hidden gem.
Willow Ivanov September 23, 2024
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Our time snowshoeing through the breathtaking winter wonderland was absolutely magical, especially when we returned to our cozy lodge after each day of adventure. The varied landscapes kept us intrigued, though we would’ve loved a bit more variety in the evening meals, which felt slightly repetitive.
Aurora Ivanov February 5, 2025
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Our family had an incredible time discovering the winter beauty and unique landscapes of Pindos in Greece during this snowshoe adventure. Each day was filled with breathtaking views and hearty meals that made the experience even more memorable; however, we wish there had been more time for leisurely breaks to soak it all in.