7-Day Hiking and Rafting Tour in Vikos-Aoös National Park

• Meet your tour guide in Athens, where they will be waiting for you at the hotel.
• As there is no activity included on this day, enjoy a short walking tour in the lively downtown area of Athens.
• Go for dinner at a local tavern and attend a tour briefing with your guide.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards the Zagori region.
• Start hiking from the village of Vradeto, the highest village in the area, built at an altitude of 1,340 m. Until 1974, the village was connected to the rest of the world only by the famous Vradeto Steps, an impressive stone structure made from native stone above the Vikos Gorge.
• During the hike, visit Beloi, a natural balcony that offers the best and most imposing view of the Vikos Gorge.
• Then, descend this stone trail for about an hour and arrive at the village of Kapesovo.
• Have free time to explore the village and enjoy lunch with local delicatessens.
• Next, move to the nearby village of Dilofo to end the day.

• After breakfast, move towards the traditional village of Monodendri. Today is especially interesting as you will cross the imposing Vikos Gorge. Located in the heart of Vikos-Aoös National Park, this magnificent area has great ecological value. A feast of flora and fauna, Vikos is one of the few wildlife shelters in Europe.
• Hike for 5-6 hours over a distance of 12 km to reach the traditional village of Vikos, perched on top of the canyon.
• Enjoy breathtaking views, then stop for lunch at the village's local tavern.
• Afterwards, drive for about 30 minutes to Papigko village, where you will have free time to walk around and spend the night.

• Have an early start and head towards Dracolimni. Walk uphill to your first stop, the Astracas shelter at 1,930 m.
• During the first part of the journey, pass through forest areas. Soon, the landscape changes as you enter the alpine zone of Mt. Tymphe. The variation in the surrounding environment is something to keep in mind, especially during the summer when temperatures can be high.
• Hopefully, you will find three natural refreshing water sources along your path. The journey to the first stop at the shelter takes approximately four hours.
• Then, eat lunch and have some rest.
• After that, set out again and walk for 1.5 hours until you reach your final destination, Dracolimni. The view from there is one of the most mesmerising sights you can enjoy among the impressive Greek mountain peaks.
• Return to the refuge for dinner and rest.

• After breakfast, start your descent from the mountain along the same path you hiked from Papigko village.
• On the way to Pades village, stop at the Ovires natural swimming pools, a truly beautiful and fairly quiet place. In summer, you can enjoy a swim and refresh yourself in one or more of the area's pools or under the small waterfalls.
• After the stop at the Ovires natural ponds, arrive at Konitsa village.
• Spend free time exploring the village and eating lunch. The final destination for today is a cosy guesthouse located in the woods next to the river where you will raft the following day. There is also the option of staying in treehouses, which are very comfortable in their own way.
• Have time to relax and enjoy the nature of the place, or take a walk across the river.

• After breakfast at the guesthouse, it is time to explore the Aoos River, which is ideal for beginners or families.
• Enjoy a relaxing rafting descent on the crystal-clear waters of the Voidomatis River, ranked as the cleanest river in Europe, in the heart of Vikos National Park.
• Take in the stunning nature of the area while paddling through turquoise crystal waters.
• After the activity ends, head back to Athens.

Check in at the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your return flight.