Jeep Safari and Hiking in Valia Calda National Park
Activity Description
An exciting hiking and off-road experience with 4x4 vehicles in the heart of the Pindos National Park, Valia Calda!
A particularly inaccessible area of the Pindos mountain range on the border between the prefectures of Grevena and Ioannina. The park includes the valley of Valia Calda and Arkoudorema as well as the mountains of Lygos and Mavrovouni.
The starting point of the "Jeep Safari & Hiking in Valia Calda" is the entrance of the park from the village of Krania or the village of Milia to the heart, valley of the national park.
Highlights:
Starting from our base, we will approach the forest by choosing one of the three entrances located near the village of Krania. After 1 hour of driving on a dirt road for approximately 16 km, we will leave our four-wheel drive vehicles in the valley.
Then we will follow the path - forest road that crosses the dense forest, enjoying this wonderful landscape. We will hike in a unique ecosystem with rushing streams, forests of black pine, the unique stands of Leukodermis pine, "Rombola" and the rare red pines "pinus sylvestris".
During the autumn season, we can admire the wonderful colors in shades of red, yellow, and green, created by the leaves of Beech and other broad-leaved trees.
Our experienced guide will reveal to us all the 'secrets' of the forest's flora and fauna. We don't miss the opportunity to look for the protected and rare species of alpine Newts, Ichthyosaura alpestris and the special frog Bombina variegate in the cold waters of streams and alpine lakes. We will reach Arkoudorema and depending on the season we can "wet" our feet or swim in the natural pedestals with crystal clear waters. We will follow the same path on our four-wheel drive vehicles to return to our meeting point.
Technical information:
- Long Hike: 9,8 km on a gentle path.
- Altitude difference: +478m.
- Highest point: 1.415m.
- Lowest point: 1,217m.
Short hike: 5km.
Jeep Safari: 16km. + 16km. of dirt roads, at the start and end of the activity.
Participation requirements:
- 6 years and older.
- Basic physical condition.
Analytical program:
- 09.00: Meeting and transfer with our company's 4X4 vehicles to the valley of the park.
- 10.15: Hiking.
- 15.00: Return to the meeting point.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 14 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 7 and 14 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 7 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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- Many activities are based on the weather, so it is recommended that you contact the company before the activity.
- It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
- After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
- Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Kranea, Grebena
Notes: Krania village main square (entrance to the park from Krania) from Grevena. Entrance of Milea village (provincial road Metsovo - Grevena) from Metsovo.