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From Rethymno: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island

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From Rethymno: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island

Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
4.3  / 5442 reviews
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Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Rethymno.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 9 - 10 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, French, Hungarian, Romanian
Pickup included
Pickup is available in Lavris, Skaleta, Petres, Stavromenos, Sfakaki, Gerani, Atsipopoulo, Panormos in Rethymno, Kalyves, Almyrida, Violi Charaki, Rethymno, Pigianos Kampos, and Adelianos Kampos.
Private group available

Experience

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

Following pick-up by bus, journey to the southwest corner of Crete to spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches on the small island of Elafonisi. Take in the lush green landscape on the way to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many old and very typical villages. Stop for a coffee and breakfast in the village of Elos, known for its chestnut trees.

Upon arrival at Elafonisi, get at least 4 hours to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. Laze in the sun, or go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to rehydrate and re-energize. Situated just off the shore of the main island, Elafonisi can be reached by walking through the water. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas of rare beauty. Depart by bus at approximately 16:00 and return to Rethymno for an estimated arrival time and hotel drop off at around 18:30.

Includes
  • Bus ticket and transfers by modern fully air-conditioned tour bus
  • Guide in English, German, and French (Wed-Fri)
  • Pickup and drop-off from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Stavromanos, Sfakaki, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, and Georgioupoli
  • Professional Driver
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi
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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 442 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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The guide was friendly and provided lots of facts and info throughout the journey. The host even spoke French, German and English, and would repeat the information in each language. The bus was very clean and comfortable and had air con. I enjoyed the stopping points that we went to on the journey there and back. On the way there we stopped at a lovely shop that sold delicious fresh Greek snacks & pastries etc. we had plenty of time (4 hours) to enjoy the beautiful Elafonisi beach, and departing times were made clear. The guide was helpful in letting us know that the toilets were free in the car park where we were dropped off and they were one euro at the beach. Note: there is around a 15-20 minute walk to the beach from the drop off point, which we were informed about on the coach - so make sure you apply your Suncream before hand! I appreciated that she offered to ask the driver to drop me off at a closer point to my hotel. I would 100% book again!! 5 stars :)

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July 13, 2023

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Alice – United KingdomVerified booking

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the trip was amazing! pick up and drop off from the hotel went smoothly, our guide was amazing and spoke English as well as German perfectly, she also respected when everyone went to sleep on the bus and didn't say anything for that time, it was great. Elafonisi is one of the most beautiful places on earth rest assured, I'd definitely go again. tour was well organised and it deserves a hundred stars! I'd absolutely recommend it to everyone.

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January 9, 2023

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Wiktoria – AustriaVerified booking

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It was an amazing experience. It is a combination of an exotic beach, crystal clear water and pink sand. Our guide, Ingrid was so kind and provided lots of information with respect to Crete, the beach and how the local people live in that part of Crete. One of the best trips ever.

August 28, 2022

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Eanda – GreeceVerified booking

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