Olympus Lagoons Nature Trip

Olympus Lagoons Nature Trip, 4 hours, rated 5 across 49 traveller reviews.

Overview

This four-hour trip from Litochoro heads into parts of the Mount Olympus National Park that most visitors never reach. The meeting point is outside the police station on Vasileos Ithakisiou in Litochoro, with an 08:30 start, and the day finishes back where it began. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.

The route mixes hiking through dense woodland with an offroad stretch to reach quiet sections of a river gorge. Once there, the main activity is swimming under waterfalls and in natural pools, riding natural rock slides, and jumping from rock formations that reach up to 30 feet, about 9 meters, in height. A professional guide leads the whole outing, and group numbers are capped at eight travellers, with at least two people required for the tour to run.

It is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with serious back or heart problems. Lunch and snacks are not included, so plan food around the short four-hour window.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in LitochoroMeet at the police station on Vasileos Ithakisiou in Litochoro for an 08:30 start. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available on request.
2. Hike through the woodsWalk through thick forest inside the Mount Olympus National Park, away from the main tourist track.
3. Offroad transferContinue offroad to reach little-known stretches of the canyon.
4. Canyon timeSwim beneath waterfalls and in natural pools, ride natural rock slides, and jump from rock formations up to 30 feet (9 meters) high, all with a professional guide.
5. Return to LitochoroThe activity ends back at the original meeting point, roughly four hours after the start.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you arrive prepared, since the tour involves water, rocks and a fair amount of movement.

• What to wear. The listing specifies a dress code of athletic clothing with sport shoes, plus a swimsuit and towel. You will get wet in the pools and under the waterfalls.
• Fitness and pace. Expect hiking through woods, an offroad stretch and swimming, all within four hours. A recent group ranging in age from 14 to 43 took part and enjoyed it.
• Group feel. The tour runs as a private booking with a maximum of eight travellers and a minimum of two. One review describes a day that worked well for a group spanning ages from 14 to 43.
• Food and drink. Lunch and snacks are not included. Bring anything you want to eat or drink with you.
• Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
• Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation in Litochoro. If you are staying in the area, hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

Common issues. The tour cannot run with fewer than two participants, and if the minimum is not met the operator offers a different date, a different experience or a full refund rather than a guaranteed departure. Poor weather has the same effect. It is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems or serious heart conditions. Lunch and snacks cost extra, since neither is included.

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