Two-day coach trip from Athens to the Peloponnese, overall grade 1-2/5 (easy to moderate); the final hourly programme is sent to participants once bookings close.
Saturday 28/11: visit to the Kapsia cave in Arcadia, one of the 10 most important caves in Greece, with stalactites, stalagmites and a guided tour (entry €5, not included).
Then a hike through the fir forest of Mainalo from Kapsia village to Kardaras with a local guide, on an unmarked route through one of the most untouched parts of Mainalo: about 9 km, about 4 hours, +530 m, grade 2/5 moderate.
Those who don't hike wait at Chalet Mainalon for coffee and snacks.
Walk and lunch at Planitero, with its running water and huge plane trees, then overnight in Kleitoria at the Mont Helmos 3* hotel.
Sunday 29/11: circular hike from Koumani village through the ancient oak forest of Foloi to Foloi village, then down into the Centaurs gorge (Farangi Kentavron) and back to the start, on forest paths and dirt roads that follow part of the Foloi Trail Run course: about 12 km, about 5 hours, +400 m, grade 1/5 easy.
There may be water in the gorge, so waterproof hiking boots are recommended, with a second pair left on the coach.
Optional alternative for those who don't hike: rafting on the Ladon river (about 3 hours, easy, +€50 per person, runs with at least 10 participants, group discount above 15; neoprene suit and socks, windbreaker, life jacket, helmet and paddle are provided; bring old trainers, swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes).
The trip ends with a meal at a traditional taverna; estimated arrival in Athens about 22:00.
Accommodation in double/triple rooms with breakfast; single room supplement +€50; if you are not sharing with your own company you are paired with a person of the same sex.
The €159 early booking price is valid until 11/11/2026 and is non-refundable; €179 from 12/11/2026.
Places are limited; entries until 24/11/2026 or until places run out.
Included: modern coach from/to Athens and during the trip (fuel, tolls, driver's fee and expenses), one night at the Mont Helmos 3* with breakfast, hiking with mountain guides and radio communication between them, planning and organisation, group first-aid kit, photos, civil liability insurance, trip organised by a licensed travel agency (EOT licence) and VAT. Not included: anything not listed or marked optional, entries to museums, caves and archaeological sites, meals, coffees and personal expenses, the resilience fee (former stay tax) of €1.5 per room per night, and rafting.
Bring hiking boots, poles (important on this weekend's routes), backpack, long hiking trousers or leggings, thermal top, fleece, jacket, windbreaker/waterproof, hat and gloves, 1.5 L of water, snacks, personal first-aid kit, tissues and wet wipes, a rubbish bag, extra shoes, socks and clothes to leave on the coach, and clothes for two days.
A few people can also be picked up at Kalyftakis and Old Renault (say so in the comments of the form).
Registration in two steps: 1) pay by card (links on the event page) or by bank transfer (Eurobank, account details on the event page, transfer fees paid by the sender, OUR) and email the receipt with all participants' names to info@actionfun.gr; 2) fill in an individual entry form for each participant.
Info: +30 210 6810826 and +30 6972 256215 (10:00–17:00), info@actionfun.gr.