Pantokratoras Mountain Hike

Itinerary description

Hiking to the top of the mountain in Pantokratoras in Zakynthos is a moderate to hard hike. The trek takes us along a zig zag trek passing two small caves to the top where you have fantastic views of most of the island including amazing views of Laganas Bay. The trek is difficult in places and is advised for the more experienced hikers as the trail is of loose stone and lots of burnt stumps sticking out of the ground from the recent fires. 
After reaching the top we head down along the trail through some burnt wooded areas and into a small green valley where the trail is slightly overgrown with bushes and onto the dirt road. 
We follow this dirt road until we reach an area that we trek down into the wildereness of wild bushes and trees until we get to the olive groves where we amble along back to the staring point.

USEFUL INFO

• Minimum number of participants: 4

• Maximum number of participants: 20

• Best time of year: Year round except from July 1st to September 1st (due to high temperatures)

• Meeting point: Will be arrange on booking

• What to bring: sunscreen, water, sun hat, snacks

• Transfer on request: € -- North of the Island and € -- South of the island per person return

• Meeting time is 15 min prior to the scheduled departure time. The balance must be paid prior to departure (Paypal, Credit/debit card or cash).

• Participants will be asked to sign a waiver of responsibility and a declaration that they are in good health prior to departure. Open to kids aged 12 and up only if accompanied by an adult.

REGULATIONS

• We would like you to arrive 15 minutes before the established departure time and programme. If there are any changes made by the guide, then you will be informed before the day of the hike;
• You must be in good psychological and physical condition, with appropriate clothing and equipment.
Closed shoes are a must, NO open shoes or sandles.
Shoes must be either hiking shoes or good trainers
Trousers is always best as we might go through low bushes or of the beaten trek.
A hat is a must on sunny days.
Appropiate clothing for the day, ( Long sleves, T-Shirts, Rain Jacket, Waterproofs etc)
If you have any doubts, discuss them with your guide before the day of the excursion;
• Everyone must behave in a disciplined way during the excursion, demonstrating respect for other people and for private property and following your guide’s instructions;
• Follow the guide who will take you along an established route, without becoming separated from or leaving the group, and without walking ahead of the guide;
• Collaborate with your guide to ensure the success of the excursion and comply with his or her decisions, especially if difficulties arise;
Inform the guide of any problems that may emerge during the activity, especially in relation to your psychological and physical condition and equipment;
• Do not pick protected plant or flower species and follow the guide’s instructions at all times;
• Please carry your rubbish until you come to a bin for proper disposal.
• NO smoking while we are hiking due to risk of fire, as we will be hiking in places where everything is dry due to weather conditions

Every person is personally responsible for any behaviour resulting in a risk to him/herself or to others, particularly if he or she takes personal initiatives against the guide’s opinion.

Photography and filming
Photographs and/or videos will be taken during the excursion which may appear on web sites in the public domain used by the organisers for the promotion of their initiatives. By participating in the excursion, you agreed to publication of this material.

Mobile telephones
Participants are asked to keep their mobile telephones turned off. If this is not possible, they should at least be kept in silent mode. If you need to make a telephone call, please notify the guide and then leave the group, while remaining in the guide’s sight.

Recording of GPS tracks
GPS devices may be used during excursions for the purposes of orientation, but participants agree not to make any GPS tracks they may record available to the public.

LEGEND OF DIFFICULTY
– easy: for everyone (including minors over the age of 12 accompanied by an adult)
– moderate: requiring at least some training (minors over the age of 14 accompanied by an adult)
– hard: requiring a fair amount of training (minors over the age of 16 accompanied by an adult)
– hard +: requiring considerable training (minors over the age of 16 accompanied by an adult)