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Worth it if you're fit, love mountains and small-group intimacy. Think twice if you need predictable itineraries or prefer easier pacing.

  • About £173/day across 7 days
  • 1,254 all-in with a typical £41 flight from London179/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£150/day)
  • 5.0 from 15 traveller reviews

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Length7 days
RouteRound-trip · Athens
Group sizeMax 16
Ages18–35s
Meals12 included
Nights6 nights
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

This is seven days in mainland Greece's mountains, away from the islands and beach crowds, built around getting outdoors in the Pindos region and Meteora.

Expect a mix of hiking, water, and via ferrata days, based around stone-built villages, forests and alpine scenery, with local food and hospitality woven through rather than treated as an afterthought.

It's guided throughout and pitched as suitable for families as well as groups of friends, so the activities are adventurous but not extreme, with an optional add-on for those who want more.

What you'll do

  • Hike the Vradeto steps to the Beloi viewpoint over Vikos Gorge
  • Raft the Voidomatis river in Northern Pindos National Park
  • Hydro-bike or kayak on Lake Plastira
  • Tackle the Aoos Canyon via a Via Ferrata route
  • Visit the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora
  • Finish with a guided walking tour of Athens and the Acropolis
Good to know
  • Mixes hiking, rafting and via ferrata, so a reasonable level of fitness helps
  • Optional horseback riding in Northern Pindos National Park can be added
  • Marketed as suitable for families as well as groups of friends

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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Route map for Wild Mountains & Rivers Adventure
  1. Athens - Lake Plastira - Meteora — Athens

    Your tour leader picks you up in Athens city center for a 4-hour drive to Lake Plastira. After a lakeside picnic lunch, you can explore the water by hydro-bike, canoe or kayak, with archery also on offer. Later you'll head to Meteora, a UNESCO site with dramatic 400m sandstone rock formations.

  2. Wake up to Meteora's towering rocks and spend your morning hiking 5-6km through the landscape on ancient monastic paths, visiting clifftop monasteries and hidden spots. The 4-5 hour activity (including monastery visits) covers 280m of altitude gain with manageable terrain.

  3. Drive to Kapesovo village and hike the stone Vradeto steps to reach Zagori's highest village at 1450m. Continue 2km more to Beloi viewpoint at 1650m for panoramic gorge views. After lunch, explore the area's arch stone bridges on foot or by car depending on your fitness.

  4. Papigo: rafting and horseback riding — Aristi

    Raft the Voidomatis river through the Vikos-Aoos National Park, starting from Aristi's stone bridge. The beginner-friendly 1.5-hour paddle showcases exceptionally clear water and dramatic scenery. Afternoons offer optional activities like hiking from Mikro Papigo to Red Rock.

  5. Explore the Aoos river canyon via Via Ferrata starting from Konitsa old bridge. A 45-minute riverside hike leads to the climbing section, passing two notable bridges including Aoos's 17m Tibetan bridge suspended 35m above the water, with several challenging climbs ahead.

  6. Visit Rogovos Canyon, a 10-minute walk from Papigo village, where a stream has carved natural pools among rock formations. Summer allows for swimming in cold water. Then drive 5.5 hours back to Athens, arriving around 18:00 for drop-off at your hotel.

  7. After breakfast, join a guided walking tour of Athens starting at a designated meeting point. Pass the Greek Parliament, Syntagma Square, National Gardens, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch before entering the Acropolis UNESCO site via the southern slope to see the Dionysus Sanctuary, Theater and monuments.

What's included

  • Guide: Trails Beyond tour leader for the entire trip Local guides Activity instructors
  • Meals: 6 Breakfasts 4 Lunches 2 Dinners
  • Activities: Private transportation for the entire trip, uncluding driver, fuel consumption and tolls Entrance fees to 1 Meteora monastery & the archaeological site of Acropolis Guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis with a licensed guide Cost for all activities included in the tour program and all the necessary equipment All taxes
  • Transport: Transportation with private vehicle
  • Accommodation: 6 Days of accommodation in 3* hotels and traditional guesthouses, based on double occupancy.
What's extra
  • Activities: International flights Travel insurance (optional) Airport transfers Any meals not included in the itinerary Any beverages or alcoholic drinks during meals Optional activities that are not included in the day-to-day itinerary Other expenses of a personal nature and tips

How travellers rate it

5.0from 15 real reviews
Guide5.0
Itinerary5.0
Transport4.9
Accommodation5.0
Food4.9
Operator4.9
Price history

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Your free day in Athens

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you're fit, love mountains and small-group intimacy. Think twice if you need predictable itineraries or prefer easier pacing.

  • Stavros and Danae feel like local friends, not tour staff—genuine chemistry, expert knowledge, and relentless problem-solving.
  • Family-run mountain guesthouses with home-cooked meals beat hotels; real Greek hospitality, warm owners, stunning views included.
  • Hikes are genuinely taxing; group adapts to fitness levels, but this isn't leisurely—you need reasonable hill endurance.
  • Itinerary shifts based on weather and group mood; flexibility is a feature, not a bug, but plan accordingly.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Common questions

How long is Wild Mountains & Rivers Adventure?

It's a 7-day trip. It starts and ends in Athens.

How much does Wild Mountains & Rivers Adventure cost?

The land price starts from £1,213 per person for the 7-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Wild Mountains & Rivers Adventure really cost me all-in?

On top of the £1,213 land price, budget roughly £41 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,254 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, 12 meals (6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 16 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

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