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Semi-Guided Customised Olympus Experience Tours

Semi-Guided Customised Olympus Experience Tours
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus
Olympus

These flexible Olympus tours will allow you to choose your climb based on your preferences and experience. A certified mountain guide will make sure you are safe during the alpine stretches of the ascent to the summit.

Private

Olympus

+1 Days

May - Oct

Low

All levels


Highlights

  • 1. Climb to the summit of the legendary mountain Olympus with the help of an experienced guide
  • 2. Enhance your overall mountain experience, by hiring an Olympus guide, and take advantage of their local knowledge and secrets.
  • 3. Customize your plans and schedule to get the best experience

Description

These are personalized trips to the summits (Mytikas or Skolio) designed for those who have the experience and confidence to hike up by themselves and spend the night in one of the Olympus Huts (Refuge A Spilios Agapitos, Refuge Petrostrouga, Apostolidis Refuge, or Kakkalos Refuge), and will only require the guidance and experience of an Olympus guide for the alpine sections of the mountain that they wish to visit.

The following 1-day tours are recommended:

1. SKOLIO PEAK (2912m)

Refuge Spilios Agapitos/Apostolidis/Kakkalos - Skolio peak - back to the refuge

Level of difficulty: Easy

2. PANORAMA OF THE PEAKS

This circular tour will allow you to explore the two routes that exist to the summit.

From Apostolidis or Kakkalos refuge - Mytikas (via Louki couloir)- Skala (via Kakoskala) - Zonaria trail - back

Level of difficulty: Moderate

3. MYTIKAS SUMMIT (2918m)

Available from Apostolidis, Kakkalos, Petrostrouga, or Spilios Agapitos refuge - Mytikas and back

Level of difficulty: Moderate

4. SUNRISE IN MYTIKAS

Available from Apostolidis or Kakkalos refuge - Mytikas - back. A unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Level of difficulty: Moderate

5. ALPINE QUEST

Refuge Spilios Agapitos – Skala Peak (2882m)- Skolio Peak (2912m) – Agios Antonios Peak (2815m)

Level of difficulty: Moderate

6. FAST AND LIGHT

Summiting Mytikas or Skolio in one day is possible! This option requires a very good fitness level.

Level of difficulty: Hard

7. GOMAROSTALOS TRAIL

The most direct trail to the Mouses Plateau and Throne of Zeus, but also the steepest. A taste of the less traveled parts of Olympus. Prionia - Gomarostalos trail - Mouses Plateau

Level of difficulty: Hard

In addition, we can design any trip you want based exactly on your preferences and needs, departing from your desired location or hut! Just send us a message with details of when you are traveling and how much time you want to spend in the mountains, plus your fitness level, and you can leave the rest to us. We are flexible in terms of time and the duration spent on your day trip and we can match a variety of different fitness levels or activities (hike, fast-hike, trail run).

Everyone is welcome on Olympus, from families and day hikers to adventure junkies. We can create an unforgettable experience on the Mountain of the Greek Gods!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Permit and entrance fees
  • Mountain guide expenses
  • Rope
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Trekking poles

Price details

  • INCLUDED:
  • • Experienced English speaking guide
  • • Safety Climbing Equipment (helmet, climbing harness, rope, etc)
  • • Guide’s fees/expenses
  • • Photos and video during the activity
  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Meals, snacks and beverages on the refuge
  • • Optional gratuities to the tour leader/guide

Itinerary

Day 1: We will meet at your preferred mountain refuge. We start our from there and we finish it in the agreed location.

 

Details

More info

This trip is allowed for adults, and children older than 16 years old accompanied by their parents.

Meeting point

Our meeting point is arranged between the clients and the guide

Equipment you will need to bring

* Backpack * Water bottle * Suncream * Sunglasses * Hat * A light hardshell jacket


FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Athens Gate Hotel Athens Greece
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Grand Resort Lagonissi Athens Greece
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Hotel Grande Bretagne Athens Greece
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About the guide

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Stavros

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Mountain Leader

A certified Mountain Leader and a member of the Greek Mountain Leader Association (HMLA). An experienced mountaineer, having attained several courses by the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing and also an active trail runner, having participated and finished some well established endurance/ultra races (UTMB, TDS, CCC). Speaks fluent English, has a BLS/AED first aid certification, and also holds a Master’s and Bachelor degree in Marketing and Business Administration.

Languages

English | Greek

Certificates

HMLA

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