14 Greece Waterfall Tours Worth the Detour

1.Crete: Richtis Waterfall Full-Day Tour with Olive Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 7 hours · from $115Our pick

Ride in a small-group Land Rover with guides such as Mikel, George, or Michael to Richtis Gorge. Walk beneath trees to a cool waterfall pool, then enjoy a Cretan lunch, olive tasting, and a visit to a 3,250-year-old olive tree. Good shoes are essential, and the outing is not suited to limited mobility.

“Michael was an amazing guide - so knowledgeable. Walk was beautiful. Lovely lunch was included with an amazing view followed by a visit to an archaeological site. Would highly recommend although probably better at the start of the season when the waterfall is a bit fuller!”

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2.Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Travel in a small group of up to six with guides such as Michael, George, Andre, or Petra. From Agios Nikolaos, you’ll hike to Richtis Waterfall, swim in its cold freshwater pool, see a 3,250-year-old olive tree and Azoria’s ancient ruins, then enjoy Cretan food and an olive oil tasting.

“This was an incredible excursion - we enjoyed every minute. My 10 year old son , who can be difficult to please, described it as his favourite day of our 7 night stay in Crete. The tour guide, Michael, is extremely passionate and knowledgeable of the local area. We were picked up directly from our hotel and we felt well looked after from start to finish. The Richter Waterfall is a beautiful spot - we swam in the fresh water pool which was enjoyable and refreshing. We were driven around the mountains and shown incredible views over Crete, which we wont forget in a hurry. The local Cretan food was…”

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3.Snorkeling Trip to Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls, Plakias, Crete

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from Plakias to Kourtaliotiko Gorge, hike down roughly 300 steps, then follow a spring-fed stream in a wetsuit to a natural lagoon and cave waterfall. Guides such as Jelle, Kilian, Tom, and Paul have led the outing. Expect rock scrambling, upstream swimming, cold water, fruit, and a demanding climb back up.

“The waterfalls were breathtaking. It was a very strenuous hike down and back from the falls, carrying a heavy ruck sack with gear for 2 people. The activity also included climbing up and down rocks in the gorge. It was a cool trip and the guides were wonderful! I just wish we spent more time at the waterfalls and that I knew the hike down and back would take the majority of the time.”

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4.Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Snorkel Trip to the Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Meet the Dive2gether team in Plakias, fit a wetsuit, then descend roughly 300 to 350 steps into Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Walk through hip-deep spring water, snorkel beneath waterfalls, and warm up with fresh fruit. Guides including Rutger, Kilian, and Stefan have led outings, with photos available for €20 per group.

“Best time ever! An experience unlike any other while in Crete. The whole dive team were professional, kind and had a great sense of humor, especially (on our tour) Rutger, Kilian and Stefan! The wetsuits are a Game Changer!!! While we saw a few other visitors to the waterfalls brave the 16 degree (C) waters, they literally were shivering so badly they could only tolerate 2-3 minutes at Best then had to retreat back to land, whereas our tour with the wetsuits swam for over 30 minutes directly into and under the waterfall, jumped off the surrounding cliffs, floated in the clear blue waters, spotting rare eels...all while our guides…”

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5.River Trekking at Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls to Preveli Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join George or Giorgos for a private five-hour trek through Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Swim beneath a waterfall, walk in the Megalopotamos River, then follow a mountain path to Preveli Beach and its palm forest. The route is beautiful but physical, with cold water, slippery rocks, strong currents, and plenty of walking.

“So great! I would highly recommend this trip - the scenery was incredible and the guide was super knowledgable”

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6.Private South Crete Full-Day Tour-Spili, Kourtaliotiko & Preveli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately through South Crete with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli Monastery, the palm forest, Spili, and a traditional taverna. Leonidas Petridis and his team offer flexible pickup from Chania, Rethymno, or Heraklion, with time for swimming, photos, local tastings, and easy itinerary changes.

“Our driver was on time. He was polite and professional. He allowed us enough time to explore at each stop. We enjoyed our day. Please note, this is not a tour, so the driver is not a tour guide. He is there to transport you to the destinations, not necessarily give you history, etc. He will try his best to answer any questions you may have.”

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7.Crete: Richtis Gorge & Waterfall Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Spend about eight hours exploring Richtis Gorge with an English-speaking guide, usually Giorgos, who points out Crete’s plants, animals, and local history. The 7-kilometer hike follows a small river to a 20-meter waterfall, with old water mills, ponds, wooden bridges, and a possible swim. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Great hike with Giorgos! Pick up from hotel, good communication. On the way a lot of information about the island, life and history. flora and fauna. Giorgos was very considerate and a good driver. Definitely recommend the hike, beautiful landscape, not too difficult.”

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8.Snorkel trip to the Kourtaliotiko Waterfalls Plakias

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Meet Kilian, Jelle, Sara, or another Dive2gether guide in Plakias, then ride 15 minutes to Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Walk down 300-plus steps, wade through cold spring water, and snorkel among waterfalls in a wetsuit. The four-hour outing includes gear, transport, fruit, water, and underwater photos available to buy.

“Jelle, Sara and all staff are amazing, good experience that everyone needs to try!”

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9.River Trekking to the Waterfall in Andros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Follow a guide through the Achla riverbed, scrambling over rocks and wooded paths to the Gerolimni waterfall and its clear swimming pool. Guides such as Argiris, Bill, and Corina lead the four-hour outing in English. Expect a small group of up to eight, snacks, water, and optional island-wide pickup for an extra fee.

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10.Preveli Beach and Damnoni Kourtaliotikowaterfalls from Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Spend nine hours exploring southern Crete, with two hours at Preveli Beach, two in Plakias, and one at Kourtaliotiko Gorge. A guide accompanies the trip, while free time lets you swim, eat, and wander at your own pace. Guide Anastasia has been praised for warm, inclusive commentary, especially for solo visitors.

“This was a fabulous day out. Our tour guide Anastasia was fantastic, really friendly and informative, and made me feel really included in the group as a solo traveller. I only wish I could go on further tours with her as a guide! This tour included an hour in Spili, a beautiful mountain village, then time in Preveli beach which is truly the most beautiful beach I have ever seen, followed finally by time in Damnoni beach. There was plenty of time to enjoy each place and I never felt like I needed to rush anything. I would highly recommend this tour, including to other solo travellers. Note that for…”

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11.From Kalamata: Polylimnio Waterfalls Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $47

Escape Kalamata with a local English- or Greek-speaking guide such as George or Alex for a 3.5-hour hike through Polylimnio’s 15 lakes. Cross small bridges, reach the highest waterfall, swim in the cold turquoise water, and finish with coffee and snacks at a local café.

“A great trip, with an excellent guide George, who took an extra mile or two to make certain that our family with small kids was in good hands, and enjoyed the trip!”

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12.Andros: Achla River Trekking to the Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $73

Walk into the Achla River with an English or Greek-speaking local guide, following the stream through trees to Gerolimni Waterfall. You’ll have time for a swim, lunch, and photos before returning by an easier route. The experience lasts four hours and suits active visitors who can manage uneven ground and river trekking.

“WONDERFUL 😊 I did the excursion with my mum, and two sons who are 11 and 8. Our guide was friendly, considerate and accommodating. He spent time explaining surrounding and a history to us all, and even spoke with the boys about their interests. The hike up was manageable, just enough effort to make you feel like you really deserved the incredible treat at the top! We all cooled down with the most beautiful and serene swim (plus some dive bombing 🤣). Bill brought extra water and snacks, and was the very best photographer ensuring we captured everyone's smiles. An sideline thanks to James who was on the trip with…”

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13.From Thessaloniki: Pozar Baths & Edessa Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · from $56

Travel from Thessaloniki by air-conditioned coach to the 38°C springs of Pozar, with time for swimming, hydrotherapy, or a massage. Then visit Edessa’s Karanos Waterfall, watermill, reptile museum, and Varosi quarter. An English-speaking group leader accompanies this seven-hour trip. Lunch is not included.

“My family recently had the pleasure of visiting the Pozar Thermal Baths, and it was truly an unforgettable experience, made even more special by our outstanding guide. From the moment we met, it was clear that our guide was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the region. She provided fascinating insights into the history of the baths and the surrounding areas on our way, making the entire experience much richer and more meaningful. The baths themselves are a stunning natural wonder, and our guide made sure we fully appreciated them by sharing details about the health benefits of the mineral-rich waters. We were given ample time to relax in…”

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14.Off-Road: Waterfall, Lake Kournas, Gorges, Preveli Palms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $107

Spend nine hours in a small 4x4 group visiting Lake Kournas, Argyroupoli Springs, Moundros Gorge, Preveli Beach, and Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Your English or German-speaking driver guides you along rough forest tracks and mountain roads, with hotel pickup from Rethymno and nearby resorts. Lunch is optional at €20 per person.

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