Olympus, Litochoro, Enipeas Canyon

• The Balkans
• Sightseeing
• Mountaineering
• Multi-day

Mount Olympus, a symbol of Greek mythology and the home of the 12 ancient gods with Zeus at the head is the highest mountain in Greece with Mytikas peak at 2918 m. With 52 different peaks, deep gorges, and a wealth of natural resources, it is also the most important national park, which covers an area of about 240 km². In 1981, UNESCO declared Olympus a "Biosphere Reserve".

Mountaineering on Olympusis a unique experience and a journey into the past. A special delight is provided by the stunning alpine terrain, the prominence of the mountains, and the magnificent scenery. In addition to Mikitas, the nearby Skolio peak (2,911 m), then the Stefani (2,909 m) and Skala (2,866 m) peaks stand out for their height.

On this challenging six-day trip, our starting point for Olympus will be Litochoro, a town with stone streets dominated by Macedonian architecture. On the hiking trail to Olympus, we will pass through the most beautiful part of the Enipeas Canyon. We will complement the hiking tours with tours, staying, and swimming in the Aegean Sea. We will visit the picturesque traditional village of Old Panteleimon.

Spending the night and waking up in mountain lodges at 2,100 m and 2,700 m on the Muses Plateau will bring us completely closer to this mythical mountain.

Additional notes:

• Necessary personal equipment for the Olympus mountaineering tour: Deep hiking shoes with Vibram soles, trekking poles, and adequate clothing according to the weather conditions. Backpack with necessary mountaineering equipment for a three-day hike, enough water (1.5-2 l per day), energy bars, fruit, spare t-shirts, long hiking pants, raincoat, headlamp, sunscreen, hat or cap, passport.
• Mountaineering on Olympus requires experience on high-altitude hiking tours. Mountaineering tours are recommended for people in good physical condition. They are not recommended for people with health problems. The guide reserves the right not to take persons with inadequate equipment on the hike. Consumption of alcoholic beverages before and during hiking is prohibited. In case of bad weather and other objective circumstances, hiking can be postponed.
• Climbing to Mytikas:
  • The surcharge is 115 EUR. It is organized for a minimum of 4 applicants.
  • It is included in the price - rental of safety equipment (climbing harness, helmet), accident insurance, licensed local guides
  • The ascent is carried out using the via cordata technique - with the help of ropes that the guides place on the rocks in certain sections.
• Accommodation: double, triple, and quadruple rooms with bathrooms in private accommodation in the area of Leptokarija. Multi-bed rooms in mountain lodges on Olympus without bathrooms. In the first mountain lodge, there is a common bathroom with cold technical water. In the second mountain lodge, there is no bathroom, only a toilet. To stay in mountain lodges, you need to bring your own bedding (pillowcase and sheet). Garbage: everyone is responsible for taking their trash with them and not leaving it in mountain lodges.
• Food: under your own direction, there is the possibility of ordering meals (breakfast and dinner) and drinks in mountain lodges. Prices are affordable. They also have hot meals - pasta, spaghetti, beans, and moussaka.
• Own transportation: own transport is not possible for this tour.
• This tour is recommended for participants who are flexible and who are ready to give up the comfort they are used to.

Reservations for the Olympus mountaineering tour:

• At the time of registration, the entire amount, or ~ 40% or 125 EUR is paid. The balance of EUR 185 is no later than September 1st (payment is made through the account in dinar equivalent at the mid-rate of the NBS on the day of payment).
• If you also choose to climb Mytikas, the total price of the tour is 425 EUR. When registering, the entire amount, or ~ 40 % which is 170 EUR is paid. The balance of EUR 255 is no later than September 1st (payment is made through the account in the dinar equivalent at the mid-rate of the NBS on the day of payment).

Conditions in case of cancellation by travelers:

• If the reservation is canceled within 30 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer does not charge a fee. If the reservation is canceled within 30 to 7 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer retains a fee of 40%. If the reservation is canceled in less than 7 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer retains a fee of 100%. Note: The advance payment upon cancellation is non-refundable, except in case of replacement by another passenger.
• In case of changes in the monetary market, as well as changes in the prices of carriers and other service providers, the agency reserves the right to adjust the price of the arrangement about which the passengers would be informed in a timely manner.
• The tour Olympus mountaineering is organized for at least 15 registered passengers.
• In case of insufficient number of registered passengers or unfavorable weather conditions, the deadline for notification of the postponement or cancellation of the tour by the organizer is 5 days before departure.

The organizer of the Olympus mountaineering tour is a travel agency “Balkanica travel agency”, Bijelo Polje. Travel agency Explore Balkans doo acts as a sub-agent of the travel organizer.