Sunset Tour


Distance

29Km

Elevation

600m



Fitness


Technique
Start at
16:00 (depending on the sunset time)
Duration
2.5-3h approx

A cooler 3 hour small group e-bike tour to explore the small traditional villages and enjoy the idyllic Cretan countryside

Sunset tour is a shorter version of "Canyons & Villages tour" . We visit similar places and we do several stops to gaze the view and chat. We do not make coffee stop and do not pass Aposelemis canyon.

 

Amazing views, different landscapes, no traffic

Ride through olive groves, rocky pastures with fragrant herbs. Visit picturesque villages and gaze the view from above.

The perfect introduction to mountain biking

At our bike center at Analipsi you choose the right size of Cube electric mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and get a bottle of water. After a short saferty introduction of how to use an ebike we jump on our powerfull bikes and ride through low traffic roads to the Cretan countryside.The route is folowing mainly farmers roads and quiet tarmac roads, ensuring you’ll feel safe and secure throughout. During all the tour your local guide will explain the cultivation of the olives, the use of the plants, the traditional life, the ethics and the nature of Crete.

The tour is focused on exploring Crete and have fun. The riding pace is slow to moderate with lots of stops for rest, photos, learn about Crete, admire the view and visit all the highlights of the area. All the uphills are performed on rural smooth dirt roads. The downhills are performed on asphalt roads. There are short cemented uphill sections of 50-100 meters with grade up to 20%.

Highlights


  • The ancient old olive trees
  • The uphill off road section to Charaso village
  • The picturesque small streets of Charaso traditional village
  • The Panoramic views


  • The downhill to Voritsi village
  • The fresh water from the sping
  • The pastures and the fragrant herbs
  • The Makelariano canyon
  • The wind mills at the top of the hill

Price

/ Person

Included in the price


  • Electric hardtail mountain bike
  • helmet
  • platform or shimano spd pedals

  • water bottle
  • local guide
 
  • Included pick up and drop-off from Hotels at Hersonissos, Analipsi, Gouves.
  • Minimum age is 15 years
  • All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking
  • All passenger hotel MUST be advised at time of booking
  • Recommended for sportive people only
  • It is recommend that you wear sport clothes, sport shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • The tours distance is 29Km and total uphill is 600 meters.
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
  • Youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult

Have questions on group bookings? Do not hesitate to contact us!