_our excursion

A beautiful route, one of the most popular in Greece, which starts from the village of Mikro Papigo and is characterized by the many alternations of landscapes. We start our hike from the cobblestone mines of the village, continue through forests with oaks and mountain cypress to meet bare lakes, dry rocks, alpine meadows and end up in airy saddles and at the top of the mountain near 2000m, where the dragon lake is located. The alpine lakes (glacier remnants) that are formed at high altitudes are characterized as Drakolimnes (Dragon Lakes). The drakolimni of Tymfi is located in the alpine meadow of Tymfi, at an altitude of 2.050m, has an area of about 8 acres and is known for the alpine newts it hosts in its waters.

On the two-day hiking tours, we hike up to Drakolimni, while on the three-day tours, it is possible to reach the peaks of Gamila and Lapatos.

_departure

DateDate of ReturnDeparture KalamariaCity Center StopOne Salonica StopMikro PapigkoTransportationTrip DurationAvailable SeatsPrice
Saturday, 29/08/2026Sunday, 30/08/202606:0006:1506:30XBus04:30140,00 
Saturday, 29/08/2026Sunday, 30/08/2026XXX12:30Car04:30105,00 

The excursion takes place with a minimum required number of participants of 15 people (mini van) and a maximum of 40 people (bus).

_two-day excursion

hiking | ascent to the Drakolimni of Tymfi | 18km | moderate/demanding difficulty | ages: 14+

On our two-day excursion, we leave Thessaloniki early on Saturday morning for the village of Mikro Papigo and start our hike to the Astraka mountain refuge (6km | 3 – 3.5 hours), where we will spend the night. On Sunday we make the ascent to Drakolimni (3km | 1.5 hours each way), where we will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the breathtaking scenery! On the way back we will stop at the Astraka refuge to collect our things and take the return path to Mikro Papigo, where we will have the opportunity for coffee, food and a stroll in the beautiful, picturesque village.

_the prices are per person and include:

  • transfer from Thessaloniki
  • stay at Astraka mountain refuge
  • accompanied by experienced escorts of our company
  • hiking sticks
  • liability insurance | legal taxes

_prices do not include:

  • breakfast
  • extra meals and drinks

_do not forget:

  • hiking / trekking / mountaineering shoes
  • backpack (ideally 40lit)
  • snacks (pastels, chocolates, power bars) | water (1.5lit)
  • sleeping bag or pillow case – sheets
  • personal hygiene items
  • raincoat – windstopper

_route details:

  • Mikro Papigo – Astrakas shelter: 6km | HD +1000m
  • Astraka refuge – Drakolimni: 3km | HD -200m/+250m
  • Astrakas shelter – Lapatos peak (2,254m): 3km | YD +300m (optional)
  • Astraka refuge – Gamila peak (2,497m): 5km | HD +700m/-250m (3d excursion)
  • Astraka refuge – Tsepelovo: 13km | HD -1350/+500m (3d excursion)
  • required physical condition: very good