Canyoning at Havos Gorge (Evia island)

Activity ID : 1262

Easy

6 hours

Apr - Nov

Minimum participation limit 15 years

English, German, Greek

5 / 5

Activity Description

Just 1.5 hours drive away from Athens, is located Havos Gorge, a well-hidden paradise in the heart of Evia! Join us and discover the magical world of canyons with safety...

The Gorge of Havos is located in central Evia and, more specifically, near the village of Kambia, a stone's throw away from Chalkida. It has vertical and narrow walls that have been molded by the elements of nature, impressive pedestals, unexplored caves and gurgling water during almost all year!
It is ideal for those who want to experience canyoning even for the first time, and includes technical descents (rappels), jumps and water slides!

What is canyoning or else gorge crossing?
It is a canyon passage following its riverbed, which often requires rappelling and technical means, swimming in the canyon river, jumping in the water and slides. All this in one word is called Canyoning (where it is also the predominant term internationally)! .

Technical Information about the Gorge:
Number of Rappels: 14
Maximum descent: 20 meters
Length: 800m

Suitable also for beginners

The hiking to reach the gorge entrance* will last about 5 minutes while at the exit 15 minutes.
The total duration of the activity will be 6 hours.
* At the entrance will take place a 20-minute beginners' lesson.

Difficulty degree: 2/5

Canyoning Head Guide:
Iraklis Nikolaidis (Canyoning Guide Level 1 - ICAN)

What to have with you:
- Shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground and protect the ankle
- Water
- 2nd pair of socks
- Second pair of shoes (to wear after the gorge)
- 2nd clothing (to wear after the gorge)
- Energy snack
- Towel
- Swimsuit

COST

50 € / person for 4 to 10 participants
45 € / person for 11 to 20 participants

Included

• Certified and Experienced Advanced Level Guides from ICAN World Organization

• Provision of all the necessary equipment: harness, helmet, neoprene suit, gloves, neoprene socks, personal equipment

• Individual accident insurance

• Team safety and rescue equipment

• VAT%

• Photos

Not included

• Transfers to and from Athens can be arranged upon request (10 euro / person)

Do nοt forget

• Contact business prior to the activity

• Swimsuit

• Shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground and protect the ankle

• Water

• Isothermal clothing (top and bottom) in winter

• 2nd pair of socks

• Second pair of shoes (to wear after the gorge)

• 2nd clothing (to wear after the gorge)

• Energy snack

• Towel

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.

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