Semi-Guided Customised Olympus Experience Tours
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
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.
Equipment you will need to bring
* Backpack * Water bottle * Suncream * Sunglasses * Hat * A light hardshell jacket
FAQs
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About the guide
Stavros
5.00
(15)
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
What people are saying about Stavros
Charles
5.00
What an amazing trip. It was truly an experience I will never forget and always cherish. The whole trip went exactly according to the itinerary. Stavros is not only very professional but also a wonderful person to spend time with. I had never climbed a mountain before and Stavros made me feel very safe and his instructions were always clear and to the point. I learned a lot from the experience and will without a doubt do it again. Mt Olympus is simply sublime. It is a challenge to make it to Mytikas but with Stavros' guidance it is attainable and well worth the sore legs after. Thank you so much!!!!
Pronit
5.00
Best experience - Stavros was detailed, set expectations, and provided a lot of support. Thank you!
Elizabeth
5.00
Stavros was amazing! We are so thankful that he was our guide. He knew exactly what to say and do in every situation. He calmed us down when we were anxious/scared, encouraged us through every step and instructed us to the summit. He was great company and an exceptional guide!
shankar
5.00
Stavros is a very safety conscious guide. We hiked on a day with very strong winds and snow on the trail. Stavros ensured that we were safe throughout.
Jessie
5.00
The trip was amazing and Stavros Chasapidis was very knowledgeable and a good guide. He was extremely responsive over whatsapp and answered questions I had months in advance of the trip. Explore-Share's website was complicated to navigate and it was tricky to find trip information.
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