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E-mail: info@happywalker.com

SPECIALS in 2010:
Flower Tour in April
Walking Cocktail Central Crete in May
The White Mountains in Summertime
Nysiros and Kos in September
Singing & Walking in October

WALKING AND HIKING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS

Almost 20 years of experience in creating amazing walking routes on the island of CRETE.
We take you away from the touristic coastal areas to the unspoiled countryside of magnificent scenery and friendly villages.

As a tourist office THE HAPPY WALKER has an official licence and is recognized by the Greek National Tourism Organisation (E.O.T.).

Info DAILY WALKS
From the end of March up to the beginning of November THE HAPPY WALKER offers a weekly programme with seven different walks, all very varying, in the province of Rethymnon. Each walk is a perfect combination of beautiful scenery, nature in all its variety, picturesque villages, friendly people and interesting historical sites. The walks will lead you along mule- and field tracks, through olive groves and breathtaking gorges, along stony mountain tracks and down riverbeds.

Daily Walks
- No special training is required, but you should be reasonably fit.
- All groups guided by an English, German and Dutch speaking experienced guide.
- Price per walk 30 € per person.


If you want to sign up for these walks you have to choose Rethymno or one of the neighbouring villages of Perivolia, Misiria or Platanes as your holiday resort.
Info about a studio with private bathroom or hotel: click Accommodation.
Info 8- and 10-DAY WALKING TOURS
From the early spring till the late autumn THE HAPPY WALKER offers 8- and 10-day walking tours in Western, Central and Eastern Crete.
These tours offer a combination of nature, culture, splendid walks, good food and accommodation. All enjoyed in international company.
The maximum number of participants is 17. There is a varied offer of possibilities: a flower tour in April, in the summer easy mountain walking in the White Mountains, a week singing and walking in October and a choice of 10 day tours in West, Central and East Crete.
In September there is a 10-day tour on the islands of Nysiros and Kos.
The in general spoken language is English.


8- And 10-day Walking Tours
 
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Info GROUP HIKING HOLIDAYS
At your request THE HAPPY WALKER makes up a complete hiking programme for your group, including staying overnight, transport, guiding, etc.
Minimum number of participants in your group is 8 persons.
Requests for more information concerning a personal group hiking holiday can be send to us by filling in our Info & Reservation form.

 
Info FLY-WALK-DRIVE
Would you like to see a larger part of Crete, traveling on your own, having comfortable transport from place to place and would you enjoy walking in various beautiful surroundings?
We offer you an 8-day or 10-day Walk and Drive trip in the western part of Crete. We have reserved accommodation in 4 or 5 different places. The flight must be booked by yourself. On your arrival at the airport in Heraklion your car will be waiting and you can drive to your first hotel in Rethymno.
The next day you can join a daily walking-group of THE HAPPY WALKER and you will get detailed further information: a traveling route with tips for possible stops and a booklet with completely described walks for every day.
See the special Fly Walk Drive section with information, prices and the complete itineraries of both tours.

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Info ACCOMMODATION
Cretan hospitality, a quiet location and accommodation with a distinct character plus good furnishings are the criteria for our chosen resort-stays.

We offer you some attractive possibilities: studio's, apartments and some hotels. All in the surroundings of Rethymnon.

Accommodation
 
Info CAR RENTAL
Of course our slogan is: See Crete on Foot!
But it is also possible to see the island on four wheels.
You could rent a car having comfortable transport to visit archeological sites and other beautiful places. If you wish, a car will be waiting for you at the airport!

Car Rental
 
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E-mail: info@happywalker.com

You will find our office in the old center of Rethymnon, near to the METROPOLIS church, the central OTE-telephone office and the Youth Hostel.
Opening hours from April till the end of October: 17.00 – 20.30 hr.
56 Tobazi Street - 74100 Rethymnon Crete
Tel. +30 28310 52920