7-day Overlanding 4X4 Expedition Tour to Amazing Karpenisi
with a full equipped AWD automatic truck camper
All Inclusive
Escape from your daily life and place your visit in the prefecture of Evritania, as an unforgettable memory, enjoying tours on beautiful paths in its mountains. In front of your eyes will unfold images with rare aromatic plants, colorful wildflowers, mushrooms, chestnuts, natural springs with gurgling waters and scents that highlight the magic of mountainous Evrytanian nature.
Our exploration will start from the Rolling Turtles premises and we will have enough time to explore alpine lakes, refreshing rivers, enjoy amazing views, eat unique food, meet exceptional people & make lifetime memories.
Day 1 | The beginning of a memorable journey
On the starting day, meeting time is between 10.30 – 11.30 AM & departure time 12:30 AM from RT premises. After we settle in our vehicles, we will head towards the highway and start our journey facing north. We will make a stop to rest and have a snack under the waterfalls of Petra since it’s an 1.5h drive. Our next stop will be at Livadi of Parnassus, where we will camp for the night.
209 Κm asphalt road
7 Km dirt road
Supplies & Fuel: yes, for 3 days
Overnight: RT wild camp under the clear sky and the shiny stars
Dinner: by RT with tasty fresh Greek cuisine
Activities by RT : Visit Corycian Cave, a global heritage
Day 2 | The day of the kings!
This day we will visit the Vagonetto museum. It is an underground museum that was formed into the real mines that people worked and extracted bauxite. Then we will move to the village of Pavliani where we will have time to play into the Pavliani Park. This park was made with lots of love from the local people and it has giant swings, beautiful scenery, funny activities and a piano bridge! Later on, we will go to Casa de Papel cafe, hike for a short while and take pictures at the Iron Throne of the famous series Game of Thrones. Who is the next king?
25 Κm asphalt road
Supplies & Fuel: No
Overnight: RT wild camp / Hotel (upon request)
Dinner: by RT
Activities by RT: Hike, games at the park, mining museum
Extra local Activities: Theme Café
Day 3 | The birthplace of the dragons
We will proceed on moving north and we will climb Mt. Oiti where we will admire the sinkhole at 1600m above sea level!A stranger sight! A river vanishing into the mountain? Have you ever seen that? One of the most amazing places to explore, get lost into the caves full of fresh water, stalactites made of ice, surrounded by lakes with baby dragons! Our next stop will be the small village of Gardiki where we will camp under the stars.
50 Km asphalt
34 Km Dirt road
Supplies & Fuel: No
Overnight: RT wild camp
Dinner: by RT
Activities by RT: visit and explore sinkhole / dragon lakes
Day 4 | The mountain named Bones
This day is full of alpine driving in one of the most iconic places of the Balkan Peninsula. We will crawl on the backbone of mountain Kokalia driving freely at 1700m enjoying the memorable view. Our speed will be low in order to take as many pictures as possible. We will make a lunch stop at the highest point or between the first fir trees, depending on the wind / weather. Our final stop for the day will be at Karpenisi, where we will park at a designated area and enjoy hot drinks at a local bar!
15 km asphalt road
25 km dirt road
Supplies & Fuel: yes, for 1 days
Overnight: RT wild camp / Hotel (upon Request)
Dinner: by RT
Activities by RT: City walk by night
Day 5 | Karpenisi, the city under the mountain
After our breakfast we will enjoy various activities by the city of Karpenisi. For our early dinner / late lunch we will go to a local fish farm where we will eat really fresh fish! Our day will end with relaxing and beautiful sounds of the river bank where we will stop to enjoy. A fresh swim at Karpenisiotis river for the brave ones! Return to our camp / hotel.
25 km asphalt road
Supplies & Fuel: yes, for 1 day
Overnight: RT wild camp / Hotel (upon request)
Dinner: by RT
Activities by RT : river/lake swimming
Extra local Activities* : Horse riding, archery, wall climbing
Day 6 | A day to relax or get an adrenaline pump?
Buggy day or relaxing free day ! During this day you can choose to either relax and enjoy by yourself with a free program or follow an amazing Buggy tour ! We will ride specially designed off road buggies to climb Mt kaliakouda (1800m), a very steep and hursh mountain that does not forgive mistakes. We will go down 1200m to swim at Krikelopotamos and visit a very famous waterfall, Panta Vrechi (meaning: the place that always rains). In the afternoon, riding through narrow forest paths we will reach a secret destination to have our dinner before returning to Karpenisi to rest.
5 km asphalt road
Supplies & Fuel: yes for 1 day
Overnight: RT wild camp / Hotel (Upon Request)
Dinner: local restaurant
Activities by RT : river trekking, Mt top trekking, alpine lake swim & trek
Extra local Activities* : Buggy Full Day Tour
Day 7 | Happy people with a big smile!
After breakfast & a small Good Bye Party it’s time to return home! Individual participation to local extra activities between 09.00 – 10.00 & individual return to Athens. Vehicles have to be delivered back to RT premises in Athens until 16.00, as other rentals follow.
382 Km asphalt road / highway
Extra activities*: Horse riding, archery, wall climbing
4x4 Automatic Gearbox Truck Camper
Our amazing AWD pickup campers are special designed and equipped to visit the most remote places of this amazing country and enjoy wild camping with all amenities. The standard equipment of our 4×4 off-road truck campers comes from renowned top brands, such as ALUCAB, SNOMASTER, FRONTRUNNER
Camper Specifications & Equipment
– 4X4 Isuzu D-MAX Double Cab
– 1st registered 2020, Diesel
– Automatic Transmission AWD
– Cruise Control
– Radio Bluetooth Hands Free
– 9’’ Touch GPS Display, Rear View Camera
– Rooftop Tent ALUCAB (2,3 x 1,4 m)
– Comfortable mattress & LED lights
– 270⁰ shadow awning by ALUCAB
– Electric box 2 x 230V outlets, USB ports
– Service battery Dual AGM EP-900
– Solar Panel with 100W power
– 56l Snomaster (30l fridge & 26l freezer)
– 100l fresh water & outdoors shower
– 1 x Table by ALUCAB
– 2 x Chairs by FRONTRUNNER
– Snorkel & Sandboard
– Dual Gas Stove
– Dinnerware, Cooking Set
– Beddings for 2 x persons (Pillows, Covers, Sheets & Towels)
Price: 4.590€ (2 persons all inclusive*)
Duration: 7 days – 6 overnights
Dates: 14/04-20/04, 06/05-12/05, 02/06-08/06, 09/09-15/09, 03/10-09/10, 25/10-31/10, 16/11-22/11, 09/12-15/12
Start-Finish Location: RT Premises
All Inclusive*
– 4×4 pickup camper fully equipped as described
– Fuels, Tolls, Entrance fees, Tickets
– 1 x daily Lunch or Dinner by RT (tavern, picnic or barbeque local traditional cuisine)
– Wild camping on selected encharming landscapes by RT
– Activities by RT like hiking, trekking, swimming etc. in different locations
– Tour guide with great experience and local morphology knowledge (BLS & AED certified)
– Escort vehicle for extrication, provision for technical support & first aid kit
– Walkie Talkie supply for 24/7 free communication
– Tour description digital booklet with pictures & videos
– 5% discount to any new tour participation or campervan hire
Optional – Remarks
– Hotel available upon request.
– For detailed information please refer to the “TOUR BOOKLET“
– AGB Terms & Conditions apply