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Climbing Kalymnos, Greece
Climbing on Kalymnos is one of the best climbing destinations in Europe. The Greek island of Kalymnos is famous for its limestone cliffs with perfect holds, a huge number of established routes (from easy to extreme), and stunning views of the Aegean Sea. It combines sport, adventure, and Mediterranean relaxation, making Kalymnos ideal for both beginners and experienced climbers.
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📅 Schedule
Day 1
Arrival, check-in, safety techniques, knots, warm-up.
Day 2
First day of training. Belay training for beginners. Getting familiar with the terrain.
Day 3
Second day on the rocks, working in pairs. Top-rope climbing.
Day 4
Rest day – may change depending on the group and weather.
Day 5
Rock training.
Day 6
Participant projects: rock climbing sessions.
Day 7
Rest depending on weather and group preferences.
Day 8
Final training, program closure.
Day 9
Breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Important
- Depending on weather conditions, the situation, and the group’s overall preferences, the team leader has the right to make changes to the route
🎒 Equipment
Personal Climbing Gear
Not included in the program cost. All special gear can be rented on-site (~€150 for the entire program).
- Climbing harness
- Climbing shoes
- Helmet
- Belay device (e.g., Petzl GriGri recommended for beginners)
- Chalk bag + chalk
- Belay gloves (optional)
- Self-belay – 1 or 2 prusiks (optional)
- Locking carabiners – 2 pcs.
Shared Equipment
Included in the program, you can optionally bring your own.
- Rope 60–80 m
- Quickdraws – 15 pcs
- Belay glasses
Clothing and Footwear
Warm clothing for evenings is essential. Daytime is warm, but evenings near the ocean can be cool.
- Light down jacket or jacket
- Hat, buff
- Fleece
- T-shirts, shorts
- Pants, leggings or capris (for daily life and climbing)
- Swimsuit
- Underwear
- Socks
- Beach dress
- Windbreaker or softshell/membrane jacket
- Cap or hat
- Crocs or rubber sandals
- Sneakers
✅ Included
- Meals (breakfast and dinner prepared together in the kitchen, lunch is a climbing snack)
- Accommodation (8 nights)
- Shared equipment rental (rope, quickdraws, carabiners, belay device)
- Instructor guidance
- Group first-aid kit
❌ Not included
- Flights (Kalymnos airport)
- Transfers/buses/car rental
- Meals at cafés before, during, and after the program
- Medical insurance
- Personal gear rental (€150 if needed)
- Tips for the team leader
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses outside the program
📝 Notes
Program Cost
€1250 + €150 – if you need to rent personal equipment for the entire program (harness, helmet, climbing shoes, belay device). To participate, a prepayment of €300 is required. The remaining €950 is paid directly to the instructor on the first day of the program. If a participant leaves the program early, no recalculation is made, and the prepayment is non-refundable. Number of participants is limited. Maximum: 4 participants per instructor.
Advance Payment Refund
General rules
More than 40 days before the start: the full advance payment is kept for any other program or refunded minus payment system fees.
From 14 to 40 days before the start: the advance is refunded or kept for another program, minus actual costs incurred (permits, transfers, hotels, share of team leader expenses, etc.).
Less than 14 days before the start: the advance payment is fully retained and is non-refundable.
The advance payment is fixed in the payment currency. For example, if the deposit is €100 and you paid 5200 UAH, in case of refund you receive 5200 UAH regardless of exchange rate changes.
Accommodation
Hotel rooms / apartments / rented apartment. Amenities: kitchen, shower, toilet, workspace (if needed) and Wi-Fi. Optional washing machine. Meals: breakfast and dinner are prepared together in the kitchen, lunch is a snack.
Insurance
Climbing insurance is required to participate in the program. All insurance recommendations will be provided later upon booking.
Documents
Ukrainian citizens do not need any additional documents to enter EU other than a valid international passport. Before the trek, it is mandatory to arrange travel insurance and send a copy or photo of it to the guide.
Tickets
Tickets are purchased after the group is confirmed; a copy must be sent to the team leader.
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