The Salonica View team is organizing a 4-day excursion to Vitina. Live the ultimate experience in the beautiful mountainous areas of Arcadia, enjoying rafting, hiking and visits to historical and natural attractions of Greece.
Day 1, Athens – Vitina
Departure from Athens in the morning. We will board the bus and head to Vitina. Along the way, we will make stops at points of interest, such as Corinth and Tripoli, to enjoy local flavors and beautiful landscapes. Then, after boarding the bus again, we will depart for our final destination, the Vitina House Hotel (https://www.vitinahouse.gr/). After settling in at the hotel and in the rooms, we will have free time to rest.
Day 2, Rafting on the Lousios River
After eating our rich breakfast at the hotel and filling up with energy, it's time for action! We will go to the Trekking Hellas base in Arcadia for rafting on the famous Lousios River. We will follow a route with magnificent landscapes and waterfalls, suitable even for beginners. After the activity, we will enjoy lunch at a local tavern in the area and in the late afternoon we will return to the hotel for rest.
Activity Description - Rafting on the Lousios River
The route begins with a brief safety briefing from specialized guides and equipment provided. Then, we board the inflatable boats to cross the crystal clear waters of the Lousios, considered "the river of the gods". As we proceed, the adventure continues to Alfeios, where the river becomes wider, offering ideal conditions for rafting. The natural landscape is enchanting, with waterfalls, dense vegetation and imposing rocks accompanying us throughout the route.
Activity duration: 4 hours (including instructions, equipment and rafting).
Difficulty level: Moderate (open to beginners and advanced).
Location: The activity takes place in the lush gorge of the Lousios River, which ends at the Alpheios River, one of the most historic rivers of the Peloponnese.
Day 3, Elati – Vytina Hiking
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the picturesque village of Elati. From there, we will start hiking through lush green paths, with the final destination being Vytina. The route offers unique views of the mountainous areas of Arcadia and is suitable for everyone. In the afternoon, free time to relax or tour Vytina.
Hiking characteristics:
Length of the route: 8.5 km.
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Elevation difference: Descent from Elati to the bed of the Mylaon River.
A few words about the route:
The route starts from the village of Elati, descending towards the bed of the Mylaon River. The path passes through dense vegetation and meets the riverside path that crosses a magnificent natural landscape, where we will encounter:
a) The Pyrgaki Springs, which water Vytina.
b) The stone fountain of Makrinos.
The route continues on a 970-meter-long dirt road, reaching the location of Ellinika, near the hill of the ancient acropolis of Methidrio. From there, a short path leads to an asphalt road. From there we will head to an old mule track, rich in natural beauty, with:
a) High riparian vegetation, mainly plane trees.
b) The ruins of three old watermills..
The route ends at the central square of Vytina
Day 4, Vytina – Athens
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel with the destination of Athens. Along the way, we will make intermediate stops.
Participation cost (per person):
PRIVATE GROUP - Up to 5 people
Accommodation in double room: 680 euros/person (without rafting), 750 euros/person (with rafting)
The price includes:
1) Organization and escort from our office
2) All transfers (from Athens to hotel-hotel to Athens and all transfers during our excursion)
3) 3 nights accommodation at Vitina House Hotel in double rooms
4) Rafting with professional river guides certified by the International Rafting Federation (IRF)
5) All necessary rafting equipment
6) All activities listed in the program (hiking)
The price does not include:
1. Food in taverns, where each participant will pay separately.
2. What is not listed in the schedule
Note 1. For the best operation of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.
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***After relevant consultation, we can take over the booking of your airline tickets.
Note 3. CANCELLATION POLICY:
In case of cancellation of participation in a multi-day excursion, the following conditions apply:
For cancellations made up to 60 days before departure, the total amount paid is refunded, less 50% of the deposit, to cover operating expenses, hotel cancellations or third-party partners.
For cancellations made 59 to 40 days before, the deposit is not refunded.
For cancellations made between 39 and 20 days before the excursion, 70% of the total amount is refunded.
If the cancellation is made 19 to 10 days before, 50% of the amount paid is refunded.
For cancellations made less than 9 days before departure, no refund is provided.
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