Hiking Ikaria for those who just want to enjoy the mountains and landscapes of Ikaria. Reserve accommodation at our guesthouse, located in a spot ideal for hiking, participate in our guided hiking tours and other activities, meet other people and immerse in the natural environment and culture of the island. Ideal for solo travelers or small groups of friends who want to relax in a quiet environment, in direct contact with nature. Languages we speak: English & Greek

Accommodation

Each of our guests has his / her own private 20m2 room in our guesthouse. All rooms have heating, a private bathroom and a kitchenette. The guesthouse is located in a quiet mountainous location, not far from the sea. We are located in a magical spot on the island, 1.5 km away from the settlement of Arethousa and 3 km from the seaside Karavostamo, in direct contact with the natural environment. The view of the sea and the mountain but also the starry sky on clear nights is magical. You will experience the tranquility and relaxation that direct contact with nature gives to a person’s everyday life. The common areas of the facilities help contact with other residents, as well as isolation, thus supporting the development of a healthy sociability among the guests

Cost

Cost includes accommodation in a private room at the Ikarian Center, free transport from the port and airport on Sundays, local transport, and activities (such as lectures and screenings, traditional dance lessons, cooking evenings , etc.

  • €700 / person (accommodation in a private room, for one person)
  • + €560 for your fellow traveler who sleeps in your room (€1260 in total)

Every day, except Fridays and Sundays, we organize guided walking tours. During these walks you will enjoy the unique nature of the island and a landscape that is constantly changing: from a dry barren mountain with rocks carved by the surrealist artist “wind”, to dense forest, small lakes and small river beds. In the background most of the time: the sea.

Hikes in a typical week

Morning and afternoon hikes are organized, depending on the day:
Days with morning hikes: Tuesday and Thursday
In the morning (8:30 – 9:00), we go hiking. We walk on routes of moderate difficulty for 4-5 hours, with short breaks. We return in the afternoon and have lunch. The afternoon is free for relaxing, reading and if the weather is good, swimming in the sea.
Days with afternoon hikes: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
The morning is free for rest and reading. From 16:00 (15:00 in September), after lunch, we walk for about 3 hours with short breaks on paths of the area, of easy or moderate difficulty. We return and have lunch.

Only morning hikes are organized every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Start 9:30. We walk for 3 – 5 hours with breaks, on paths of easy or moderate difficulty. From 15:00 to 17:00 we work on picking olives, in the olive grove of the Center.

Other activities

In addition to the hikes, we organize a series of activities:

  • Visits to local wineries and olive mills (in November)
  • “Cooking evenings”, where we will all cook local dishes together
  • Local traditional dance lessons
  • Lecture on local architecture and history of the island.
  • Evenings of Greek music

The activities take place in the Center from 19:30 or 20:00 for about an hour and a half. Visits to wineries and olive mills take place during the walks.

Typical questions

I have accommodation in Ikaria, can I only join some of the hikes you organize?

No. Only guests of our guesthouse can participate in the hikes.

How do I get to Ikaria?

See here how to get to Ikaria.

How do I get to the Center?

We organize free transportation to and from the airport and the port of Agios Kirikos every Sunday. Also from the port of Evdilos daily. If you arrive at the airport or port of Agios Kirikos on a day other than Sunday, we can send you a taxi (cost €50). There is no public transport from the ports and the airport of Ikaria.

I am also interested in participating in a Greek language course. Can I;

On this page you can book a room in combination with hikes. Booking on this page is not combined with Greek language lessons. If you want to take a Greek course, visit the Greek language course page.

Reservation

Consult the booking calendar below for the dates you can register and room availability. Check-in, Check-out: Sunday to Sunday. Hiking during November of each year is also combined with olive harvest

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Number of people in the room*
If you travel alone put 1, if you share your room with a fellow traveler put 2
Extra person for hiking
I would like to reserve*
2nd person (winter-summer)
2nd person (fall-winter)
If you need an extra room, you must submit another form
Cost breakdown
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Age*
Gender*

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