8-Hour Vikos Gorge Hiking Tour with Voidomatis Springs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cross Vikos Gorge, listed as the world's deepest gorge relative to its width
• 02 Hike through changing landscapes from dense vegetation and cobblestone paths to the Voidomatis riverbed
• 03 Rest at Klima spring with the highest and narrowest point of the gorge in the background
• 04 Visit the Voidomatis springs and swim in the river's cold blue waters
• 05 Walk beneath the Tymfi peaks through an area of huge plane trees

Crossing Vikos Gorge is a lifetime experience that brings you directly into the exceptional nature of Epirus. Listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's deepest gorge relative to its width, Vikos offers impressive rock formations, birdsong, rare herbs and flowers, and ever-changing scenery from dense shade and old cobblestone paths to the bed of the Voidomatis River beneath the Tymfi peaks. This long hike is not technically difficult, but it is suitable for experienced hikers. Along the way, you can rest at shady plateaus, including the springs of the Voidomatis River, while discovering part of the 186 bird species and 1,800 plant species found in the gorge.

Listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's deepest gorge relative to its width, Vikos offers impressive rock formations, birdsong, rare herbs and flowers, and ever-changing scenery from dense shade and old cobblestone paths to the bed of the Voidomatis River beneath the Tymfi peaks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Ioannina, Vikos–Aoös National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Descent from Monodendri Village

The classic route starts at Monodendri at 1,100 m altitude, descending to 500 m.

2

Day 02

Rest Stop at Klima Spring

Fill up your water bottles with cool water and rest at Klima spring, which translates to "grape tree," with the highest and narrowest point of the gorge in the background. Then continue your hike towards Vikos village.

3

Day 03

Voidomatis Springs and Panagia Monastery

Close to the end of the trail, a tour of the nearby Voidomatis springs and the Monastery of Panagia will be provided. Visitors also have the chance to swim in the Voidomatis' cold blue waters and drink water from the springs.

4

Day 04

Finish in Vikos Village

The route ends at the village of Vikos.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All state taxes & VAT
• Transfer
• Guiding
• Photographic & video material
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Meals and drinks

What to bring

• Equipment needed: mountain sports shoes or hiking boots, waterproof jacket, canteen, walking or hiking poles (optionally), backpack, suitable clothes, and, of course, a light snack.

Know before you go

• Hiking experience

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mavili Square, Ιωάννινα, Ελλάδα

Tour start

Ioannina, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.