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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

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Day trip
From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.4  / 51653 reviews

Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a pink sand beach. Enjoy the natural beauty on a day trip from Chania.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 9 - 12 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English, Danish, German
Pickup included
Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
Private group available

Experience

Itinerary

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    24 pickup location options:

    Galatas, Kamisiana, Stalos, Kounoupidiana, Agia Marina, Georgioupoli, Pirgos Psilonerou, Kolymvari, Kalyves, Maleme, Perivolia, Rapaniana, Chorafakia, Daratsos, Paralia Kourna, Platanias, Almyrida, Chania, Gerani, Tavronitis, Kato Galatas, Halepa, Kalathas, Souda

  • Bus/coach

    (100 minutes)

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    Topolia

    Break time, Breakfast (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

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    Elafonisi

    Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, Scenic views on the way (3.83 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

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    Elos

    Break time, Lunch, Regional food (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 24 drop-off locations:

    Gerani, Almyrida, Kolymvari, Kato Galatas, Georgioupoli, Kalathas, Pirgos Psilonerou, Souda, Galatas, Maleme, Kamisiana, Rapaniana, Stalos, Paralia Kourna, Daratsos, Kounoupidiana, Tavronitis, Halepa, Agia Marina, Chania, Perivolia, Kalyves, Chorafakia, Platanias

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches of Elafonisi
  • Swim in crystal-clear waters in a protected wildlife area
  • Take in lush green landscapes as you travel through Topolia Gorge
  • Go for a stroll in a protected area of outstanding natural beauty

Full description

Travel to the southwest corner of Crete on a guided day trip from Chania to Elafonisi Island, with hotel transfers included. Spend a relaxing day swimming in the clear blue waters, relaxing on the pink sand beach, and soaking in the unique landscape of Elafonisi. Start with a hotel pick up and take in the lush green landscape en route to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many traditional villages. Stop to purchase coffee and breakfast in the village of Elos, known for its chestnut trees. After arriving at Elafonisi, enjoy 4 hours of relaxing on the beach and swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local tavern (not included). Situated just off the island of Crete, Elafonisi is easily reached by walking through the shallow waters. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas of rare beauty.

Includes

  • Bus ticket and transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
  • English Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos Psilonerou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana.
  • Professional Driver
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • Please provide your hotel name and location during the booking process. Your exact pick-up details will be sent by email after booking
  • The bus trip takes almost 3 hours
  • Due to environmental law, it is forbidden to take sand from the beach or to enter the sand dunes
  • Pick-up begins earlier and is done from a meeting point near hotels in Perivolia, Halepa,Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos Psilonerou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 1653 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Sarah – IrelandSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
Great tour guide, comfortable coach and an easy day trip to take to see Elsfonisi
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Laura – FranceSeptember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
our guide Simona was excellent. she took the time to explained about the trip bit also lots of things on life in Crete. As for Elafonisi beach, the place is just amazing
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Nik – MaltaSeptember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Great, both our tour guide and driver were very professional and we had a great time visiting this beautiful beach.
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Product ID: 115234

Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS

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