Corfu from Above: Hiking at the Highest Peak of Corfu
SEE CORFU FROM ABOVE
A hiking tour up to the highlands of Corfu (approx. 900m. from the sea level). During the entire tour you will admire the panoramic views, down and several kilometers far away over the island or across to nearby Albania. Pantokrators’ rocky landscape and alpine tracks make it an ideal destination for MTB. The climate up there is never too hot, even in the middle of July and the air is scented from greek mountain herbs.
Hiking Tour: • Track: Gravel paths with a little hillwalking • Distance covered: 9 km ->Tour details • Duration: 4.5-5 hours • Walking: 3 hours • Difficulty level: moderate / strenuous • Location: North East Corfu • Transport with car/minivan: Yes
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Hiking at Corfu Highlands
500 ml. bottled water, snack
Minivan: Transport with Minivan, Fiat Doblo 7 seat
Pickup included
What's included in Corfu from Above: Hiking at the Highest Peak of Corfu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)A hiking tour around the highest peak of Corfu. Participants will enjoy unique panoramic views of the entire island that remain unforgettable. It begins from the “GEO bicycling and more” in Dassia or from a pre-arranged meeting point and we drive by minivan to the top of Pantokrator mountain. The activity will take place in protected natural area with rather “alpine” Mediterranean flora. Up there the air has the characteristic scent of wild peppermint and oregano and the climate is never too hot, even in the middle of July. From the starting point of the tour we can see down and several kilometers far away, up to Corfu Town. As we move forward, we have panoramic views of the sparkling sea and the North –East coastline and Albania. The hiking is a 9 km circular route. The activity lasts approx. 4 hours plus 2 the transport.
Inclusions
- Light refreshments
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Use of bicycle
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Use of helmet
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Health and safety measures against the occurrence and spreading of COVID-19: The minivan / car is cleaned and disinfected daily. Everyone shall use gel disinfectant for hands and wear a disposable mask during the entire driving time. For any further information regarding picking up and transport please contact us to the phone number in the voucher.
Meeting / End Points
- The GEO bicycling and more shop is in Dassia, at the main road, 200m. before the IKOS Hotels (direction Ypsos / not Corfu Town) Bus Nr.07, DASSIA-IPSOS (from Saroko square, Corfu Town), bus station: Primavera
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Minimum age is 18 years (if not accompanied by at least one adult family member) • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
