Three-Day Vikos Gorge walk plus rafting trip

This is a nearly four days (three nights) exploration trip from Cyprus to north east part of Greece that comprises mainly of a walk in Vikos Gorge, easy rafting in Voidomatis river and pauses in Ioannina and Kastoria while on transportation by car between Thessaloniki airport and Zagorochoria. 

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Itinerary summary
This three-night four-day trip is comprised primarily of three components :

1. Walk in Vikos Gorge
2. Rafting in Voidomatis river
3. Car trip between Thesalloniki airport and Mikro Papingo in Zagorohoria region.  On one way, a pause in Kastoria city and on the other way a pause in Ioannina city.​

It is assumed that all participants take the same flight from Cyprus and back to Cyprus (in other words, that they are fine with the transportation arrangements to and from Zagorochoria). 
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Detailed Itinerary

On Day 1 from Thessaloniki airport travelers are transported to our accommodation in Zagorochoria (probably in Mikro Papingo village). Our route will be via Ioannina with the return route via Kastoria (alternatively we will switch the order).   We have a small break at Ioannina (or Kastoria) before reaching our destination.  It takes us five - six (maybe even more) hours to reach Zagorochoria.  The day is spent on relatively slow travel, exploration and relaxation. 
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On Day 2 we do the amazing Vikos Gorge walk, an experienced to be cherished and remembered.  First we travel to the village of Monodendri.  We usually finish the walk at Vikos village (if travellers prefer we can walk longer until we return to Mikro Papingo).  Info on the Vikos Gorge walking route.

Day 2 - Walking in the amazing Vikos Gorge

Mikro Papingo in Zagorochoria, where we usually stay in this trip

On Day 3 we do an easy rafting expedition on Voidomatis river.  This is an excellent eco-friendly activity in beautiful surroundings, suitable for all.  Info on rafting in Voidomatis. It should be noted that the order of the activities (walking and rafting) may change, depending on weather and similar conditions.  In the unlikely case that the conditions for one of the activities are not good then we may do a different walk in the area or exploration by car. 

Day 3 - rafting in Voidomatis river

On Day 4 we return by car to Thessaloniki airport to take our flight back to Cyprus.  Depending on the route that we took on Day 1, we will take the alternative route (in other words either via Ioannina or via Kastoria) so that we visit more excellent places in beautiful Greece.
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The package
It includes the following:

1. Escorting in Greece by Phivos Ioannides  (including guiding the Vikos Gorge walk and escorting in the rafting trip)
2. Transportation to/from Cyprus airport (in the itinerary Nicosia - Limassol -Paphos).
   
3.  All relevant transportation in Greece.
4. Three nights of Accommodation in Zagorochoria (usually we stay in Mikro Papingo - if we do not find suitable accomodation there then we will stay in a nearby village in Zagorochoria - we assume a rate of 30 Euro per person in double occupancy) - Accommodation may include breakfast but this will depend on our final arrangement.
5. All luggage transfer as required
6. On the ground support

    
Prices
The price for the package, when

1. two walkers travel together on a Double occupancy basis is 580 Euro per person.
2. a single occupancy basis is 680 Euro per person.

Note: It should be noted that for accommodation for the trip we budget 140 Euro per person (double occupancy, possibly with breakfast) and 240 Euro for single occupancy.  The final fee will take into account any variation in the hotel cost to be booked.  Participants may instead do their own arrangements in which case the total price will decrease accordingly.  
 

​BOOKING PROCESS
There is no deposit with online booking of the service. Once we receive a minimum number of bookings then we notify those who booked to pay the fee of the package within a limited amount of time; if they don’t then their booking may be cancelled.
The trip takes place provided a minimum number of interested explorers pay for the service.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If Customers cancel:
Cancellation charges for a booked trip:

• Until Day 61 prior to travel date: 15%
• Day 60 to Day 31 prior to travel date : 25%
• Day 30 to Day 16 prior to travel date : 75%
• Day 15 to trip onward: 100%

If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels
If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels for severe expected weather or other reason we provide our customers with full refund for the services paid to us. Where possible we provide alternatives, which customers can select instead of refunds if they prefer.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
We expect that all users of our services will make all necessary arrangements to, and will for the duration of their trip with us, be covered by adequate insurance related to our services (personal accident, medical expenses, etc).

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