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  • Roadtrip in Greece with Epirus Adventures

Overview

Are you a nature lover and enjoy swimming in rivers? Join our off-road excursion in Pindus National Park (Valia Calda) and discover the breathtaking landscapes of Vovousa and Aoos river. Take a short hike (40 min.) and cool off in the natural pools of Arkoudorema stream, surrounded by stunning colors and spectacular trees. Experience the wild beauty of the Pindos National Park and immerse yourself in a magical mountain landscape that nature has given us.

Description:

Our adventure begins with a journey through stunning landscapes with tall black pines, streams, and high peaks. Our first stop is Valia Calda, the core of the National Park, where we will embark on a hike to the natural pools of the Arkoudorema stream. As we hike through the wilderness, we’ll take in the awe-inspiring beauty of the surrounding nature.

Once we reach the natural pools, we’ll take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters and soak in the peaceful surroundings. After our swim, we’ll head back to our vehicle to cook up some delicious traditional meals using fresh local ingredients. Our culinary delights will be the perfect treat to refuel us for our next adventure.

Next, we’ll make our way to the picturesque village of Vovousa. Here, we’ll take a break and relax by the tranquil waters of the Aoos river, under the bridge of Vovousa. For those who love swimming, this will be an excellent opportunity to cool off and enjoy the natural beauty of the river.

Finally, we’ll visit the breathtaking Lake of Aoos Springs and explore the incredible mountain landscapes around the lake. The views are truly spectacular, and we’ll be sure to take plenty of photos to capture the memories of our unforgettable adventure.

This excursion is perfect for nature lovers and those who want to experience the beauty of the Pindos National Park. Come and join us on this exciting journey and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

Highlights:

  • We will visit one of Greece’s most important, protected, and untouched forests.
  • Valia Calda is also called “bear park” as it is one of three areas in Greece that hosts a population of Eurasian brown bears.
  • Valia Calda belongs to Nothern Pindus National Park and is part of the Natura 2000.
  • We will visit Vovousa village, where we can rest and swim in the Aoos river.
  • We will visit Aoos Spring lake, a beautiful environment of 1300 m. altitude.

Included

  • English-speaking guide/driver
  • ‎Hiking poles
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Picnic (seasonal fruits, energy bars)
  • Cooking (Traditional trachanas, season salad)
  • Liability insurance
  • Taxes

Excluded

  • Meal at restaurant
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned above

Additional info

leaderboard Difficulty: Easy

tour Tour Type: Private tour

group Group size: 6 people (for more participants, please send us a request)

workspaces_filled Participation requirements: Good physical condition

boy Age: From 6 years old

hail Pick-up and drop-off are available from the hotel where you are staying.

people_alt At least 2 adults should accompany children.

 

Health and safety standards

At Food Tours we take your health and the health of our staff very seriously. To be sure that you can enjoy our tours with the maximum protection we have put in place some strict measures.

We make sure that all our partners and our own places are disinfected after each tour
All our guides have been trained on health and safety measures
Masks and hand sanitizers should be used on all our tours by our guides
Guests must bring their own mask
We keep our group small and we offer private tours

Bring With Me

  • Light clothes for hiking
  • Towels and swimsuit for the summer months
  • Light hiking shoes or hiking boots
  • Hat or beanie
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock

Prices

1 participant: 360€ pp
2 participants: 190€ pp
3 participants: 135€ pp
4 participants: 110€ pp
5 participants: 90€ pp
6 participants: 80€ pp

Want to customize this tour with your own options?

You can make changes, choose a hotel type or an especially nice hotel, add inclusions and make this trip unforgettable!