Adventure Crete

Richti Waterfall & North Coast

A shaded gorge walk to a 20 m waterfall, then quiet north coast villages.

A small-group Land Rover day tour from Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia, Sissi, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Voulisma and Ierapetra to Richti Gorge in north-east Crete: an easy to moderate shaded walk to a waterfall with a natural pool, followed by quiet north coast villages and lunch at a taverna. Maximum 6 guests per vehicle.

Highlights

  • Richti Gorge: plane trees, stone bridges and fresh water
  • Waterfall with a natural pool for a dip
  • Traditional north coast villages
  • Lunch at a traditional taverna

How the day runs

  1. Hotel pickup
  2. Coastal drive east
  3. Guided walk through Richti Gorge to the waterfall
  4. North coast villages
  5. Taverna lunch, return drive

Why our Land Rover is more comfortable

Seating comparison: the Adventure Crete Land Rover Discovery with 7 forward-facing seats next to a Defender with 11 seats and sideways wooden benches
Left: our Land Rover Discovery – every seat faces forward. Right: a typical Defender with 11 seats – six guests sit sideways on wooden benches in the back.

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Included

  • Professional guide and driver
  • Air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery
  • Lunch at a traditional taverna
  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Nothing extra — all fees are included

Who this tour suits

Nature lovers, photographers, families with children 8+.

Questions about this tour

Can you swim at Richti Waterfall?

Yes, the pool below the waterfall is good for a cool dip. Bring swimwear.

When does Richti Waterfall have the most water?

In spring (April–May). It still flows in summer, with less volume.

Information checked September 2026.

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