Jeep Safari and Hiking in Valia Calda

Jeep Safari and Hiking in Valia Calda

Stunning nature!

ACTIVE PERIOD
March - November
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
1
DURATION
4.5 - 6 hrs
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
2
Jeep Safari and Hiking in Valia Calda
Price from €45
PRICE FROM € 45 - DECLARE INTEREST

Overview

An exciting hiking and off-road experience with 4x4 vehicles in the heart of the Pindos National Park, Valia Calda!

A particularly inaccessible area of the Pindos mountain range on the border between the prefectures of Grevena and Ioannina. The park includes the valley of Valia Calda and Arkoudorema as well as the mountains of Lygos and Mavrovouni.

The starting point of the "Jeep Safari & hiking in Valia Calda" is either the village of Krania, with the meeting point here (easy access from Grevena, Kalambaka and Metsovo), or the village of Perivoli, with the meeting point here (easy access from villages of Vovousa, Spilaio, Samarina, Ziakas and Filippaioi).

Meeting point
Krania village main square (entrance to the park from Krania) from Grevena
Meeting point
Perivoli village main square
Meeting time
09:30
End of activity
15:30

Highlights

Starting from our base, we will approach the forest by choosing one of the three entrances located near the village of Krania. After 1 hour of driving on a dirt road for approximately 16 km we will leave our four-wheel drive vehicles in the valley. Then we will follow the path - forest road that crosses the dense forest, enjoying this wonderful landscape. We will hike in a unique ecosystem with rushing streams, forests of black pine, with the unique stands of Leukodermis pine, "Rombola" and the rare red pines "pinus sylvestris".

During the autumn season we can admire the wonderful colors in shades of red, yellow, green, created by the leaves of Beech and other broad-leaved trees.

Our experienced guide will reveal to us all the 'secrets' of the forest's flora and fauna. We don't miss the opportunity to look for the protected and rare species of alpine Newts, Ichthyosaura alpestris and the special frog Bombina variegate in the cold waters of streams and alpine lakes. We will reach Arkoudorema and depending on the season we can "wet" our feet or swim in the natural pedestals with the crystal clear waters. We will follow the same path on our four wheel drive vehicles to return to our meeting point.

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General Info

DURATION
4.5 - 6 hrs
ACTIVE PERIOD
March - November
PRICE
  • 45€/person for 4 participants
  • 50€/person for 3 participants
  • 70€/person for 2 participants

* Prices apply per vehicle (4x4 jeep) and excursions are offered exclusively for your group, not on a shared basis.

Technical information

Long Hike

  • Distance: 10 km
  • Terrain: 65% E6 forest road – 35% E6 trail
  • Route: from Kokkina Pevka to Arkoudorema waterfalls and return via the same trail
  • Operating period: 15 June – 15 September
  • Difficulty level: 2/5 (3 river crossings without bridges)
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Swimming possible in natural pools
  • Additional cost:
    • €10/person for groups of 2 people
    • €5/person for groups of 3 people and above
  • Total activity duration: 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Krania, Grevena

Waterfalls Route Only

  • Distance: 3 km
  • Terrain: 100% E6 trail
  • Route: from the open area of Perivoli to Arkoudorema waterfalls and return via the same trail
  • Operating period: 15 June – 15 September
  • Difficulty level: 2/5 (3 river crossings without bridges)
  • Duration: 1 hour 20’
  • Swimming possible in natural pools
  • Additional cost: €0
  • Total activity duration: 4 hours
  • Meeting point: Perivoli, Grevena

Short Hike

  • Distance: 7 km
  • Terrain: 85% E6 forest road – 15% E6 trail
  • Route: from Kokkina Pevka to the banks of the Arkoudorema river and return via the same route
  • Operating period: 15 April – 15 November (depending on snowfall)
  • Difficulty level: 1/5
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Additional cost: €0
  • Total activity duration: 4.5 hours
  • Meeting point: Krania, Grevena

Short Hike / Walk in the Forest Core

  • Distance: 1.5 km circular
  • Terrain: 50% forest road – 50% E6 trail
    Route: from Pyrinas to Kokkina Pevka and return
  • Operating period: 15 April – 15 November (depending on snowfall)
  • Difficulty level: 1/5
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Additional cost: €0
  • Total activity duration: 3.5 hours
  • Meeting point: Krania, Grevena or Perivoli
  • Recommended for excursion groups

Crossing of Valia Kalda National Park

  • Distance: 16 km
  • Terrain: 15% E6 forest road – 85% E6 trail
  • Route: from Kokkina Pevka to the village of Vovousa
  • Operating period: 15 June – 15 September
  • Difficulty level: 2/5 (river crossings without bridges)
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Swimming possible in natural pools
  • Additional cost:
    • €20/person for groups of 2–7 people
  • Total activity duration: 9 hours
  • Meeting point: Perivoli village, Grevena

Jeep Safari: 16km + 16km of dirt road, at the start and end of activity 

Participation requirements

  • 6 years and older
  • Basic physical condition

Tour inclusions

  • All necessary local transfers for the operation of the activity
  • English speaking Trekking Hellas Tour Leader
  • All necessary equipment for the operation of the activity 
  • Walking sticks
  • Taxes
  • Liability insurance

* Hotel pick up & drop up is possible upon prior communication

** Local traditional picnic can be arranged (upon request and at extra charge)

 

Tour exclusions

  • What is not mentioned above

Analytical program

09.00: Meeting and transfer with our company's 4X4 vehicles to the valley of the park
10.15: Hiking
15.00: Return to the meeting point

Equipment

Jeep Safari and Hiking in Valia Calda

Stunning nature!

Price from €45

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FAQs

WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME

  • What is listed above in Equipment section

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