Mt. Olympus Hike

Max 4 people Moderate difficulty Beginner experience

Upcoming dates:

August 05

4 spots left

September 02

4 spots left

Overview

On this 2-day hike, you will hike through this monumental natural landscape. Thickly forested slopes and steep rocky and cloud-covered peaks, host for more than 1,500 plant species, some of them rare and endemic, as well as wolves, jackals, deer, and some endangered bird and butterfly species. The mountain is uninhabited, however there are 4 organized mountain huts offering shelter and food to its visitors, that stream from all over the world to admire its beauties.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Litochoro & Hike to Spilios Agapitos mountain hut

You arrive in Litochoro main square to meet the guide and the rest of the hiking group. Transfer to Prionia, from where you begin the hike, at an altitude of 3600ft. The route from Prionia to Spilios Agapitos mountain hut is the most widely used hiking trail on Mount Olympus. Prionia is the highest point accessible by car. The biggest part of this hike goes through thick forests of pine, beech and fir trees, and is in good condition. You make our way up to an altitude of 6890ft. and reach the mountain hut Spilios Agapitos where you spend the night.

Hiking duration: 3-4 hours

Day 2: Peak ascent - Mytikas (9570ft.) & return to Litochoro

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 1 day

Accommodation in a Mountain Hut in dormitories

Pricing

Included:

Accommodation

Guide fees

Local guide

Excluded:

All meals

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.