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Dragon Lake Full-Day Hike with Lunch
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9 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Greek, English
Overview
Hiking to the alpine Dragon lake of Mount Tymphi is one of the most impressive attractions of Zagori.
One way to the Dragonlake, the hike ascents slowly until you reach the mountain hut.
After a needed pause, your target is the famous Dragonlake!
Its waters are home to the Alpine Newt, a striking amphibian that has been around for thousands of years. It is approximately 10-12 cm long with an impressive orange-red color in the lower part of its body. And truly resembles a small dragon!
What's Included
- Hiking poles
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Waterproof poncho jacket for the rainy days
- Meal in the mountain hut
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- Backpack / 4 participants
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please meet the guide at the parking lot of Mikro Papigko village.
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The 1 day Dragon Lake Hike starts in the village of Mikro Papigko, which is tucked away in the midst of a lush forest. As we pass through the beautiful forest, we have the imposing rock formations, known as the “Towers of Astraka” in full view!
Continuing on our path, we reach Astraka’s mountain hut. The hut is located at an altitude of 1.950 meters. A nice break and nutritious lunch is in order! After recharging our batteries, we set off to reach the legendary Dragon Lake.
The stunning alpine lake called by locals dragon lake (drakolimni in Greek), is believed to be a remnant of the Ice Age.
This harsh environment of limited nutrients, wide variations in sunlight during the summer and the winter months and acute fluctuations in temperature have turned the Dragon lake of Mt Tymphi into a truly unique ecosystem. From here we take in the breathtaking views!
To the north is the Smolikas mountain range and the Aoos Valley and to the east is the impressive Mount Gamilla. Then we head back to the village of Mikro Papigo following the same route.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Operated by TREKKING HELLAS
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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