• Language:EnglishEn
  • Currency:USD  (US$)
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Help
  • Log in
Skip to content
  • Greece
  • Crete
  • Things to do in Chania
  • Elafonisi
Day trip

From Rethymno: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island

4.3  / 5
442 reviews
Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
photo-gallery
photo-collagephoto-collagephoto-collagephoto-collage
Add to wishlist
Day trip

From Rethymno: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island

Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
4.3  / 5
442 reviews
Save up to 5%

From US$ 34.11 US$ 32.40 per person

Certified
Certified by GetYourGuide

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
Check availability to see starting times.
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

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

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
Save up to 5%

From US$ 34.11 US$ 32.40 per person

  • Give this as a gift

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

Filter

By star rating

Sort by:

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 :)

Read more

July 13, 2023

A
Alice – United KingdomVerified booking

Helpful?

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.

Read more

January 9, 2023

W
Wiktoria – AustriaVerified booking

Helpful?

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.

Read more

August 28, 2022

E
Eanda – GreeceVerified booking

Helpful?

Product ID: 106006

  • Greece
  • Crete
  • Things to do in Chania
  • Elafonisi

Top Attractions in Chania

  • 1Elafonisi
  • 2Chania International Airport
  • 3Old Venetian Harbour
  • 4Etz Hayyim Synagogue
  • 5Firka Fortress
  • 6Church of Agios Nikolaos
  • 7Sabbionara Rampart
  • 8Maritime Museum of Crete
  • 9Archaeological Museum of Chania
  • 10Minoan Palace Center of Kydonia
  • 11Old Chania Market
  • 12Talos Square
  • 13Venizelos Graves, Chania
  • 14Mosque of the Janissaries
  • 15Lighthouse of Chania
  • 16Municipal Market of Chania
  • 17Metropolitan Church of Chania
  • 18The PLATANOS OF SPLANTZIAS
  • 19Minoan's World 9D movie & 3D photo tour
  • 20Byzantine Walls Of Chania, Greece

Things to Do in Chania

  • 1Chania Activities
  • 2Chania Tours
  • 3Chania Outdoor activities
  • 4Chania Summer activities
  • 5Chania Good for groups
  • 6Chania Autumn activities
  • 7Chania Day trips
  • 8Chania Solo travelers' tours
  • 9Chania Nature & adventure
  • 10Chania Beach trips
  • 11Chania Day trips
  • 12Chania Water activities
  • 13Chania Deals & discounts
  • 14Chania Outdoor sports
  • 15Chania Boats & yachts
  • 16Chania Cruises & boat tours
  • 17Chania Sightseeing cruises
  • 18Chania Spring activities
  • 19Chania Island tours
  • 20Chania Private tours

Cities in Greece

  • 1Athens
  • 2Heraklion
  • 3Thessaloniki
  • 4Rhodes Town
  • 5Fira
  • 6Lindos
  • 7Corfu Town
  • 8Parga
  • 9Delphi, Greece
  • 10Naxos Town
  • 11Katakolo
  • 12Hersonissos
  • 13Agios Nikolaos
  • 14Rethymno
  • 15Kissamos
  • 16Oia
  • 17Epidaurus
  • 18Lerapetra
  • 19Nafplio
  • 20Imerovígli

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Venice
  • Dubai
  • Florence
  • New York City
  • Budapest
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Lisbon
  • Milan
  • Reykjavik
  • Vienna
  • Edinburgh
  • Marrakech
  • Krakow
  • Madrid

Popular on GetYourGuide

  • Rome Culture & history
  • Paris Architecture
  • Rome Tours
  • Krakow Bus & minivan tours
  • Paris Theme & amusement parks
  • Reykjavik Bus & minivan tours
  • London Entry tickets
  • Venice Airport transfers
  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Amsterdam City cards
  • Paris Bus & minivan tours
  • Marrakech Bus & minivan tours
  • Dubai Audio guides
  • Paris Audio guides
  • Florence Culture & history
  • Rome Airport transfers
  • Paris Entry tickets
  • London Culture & history
  • Paris Tours
  • London Bus & minivan tours

Popular Attractions

  • Vatican Museums
  • Colosseum
  • Seine River
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • The London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Prague Castle
  • Alcázar of Seville
  • Seville Cathedral
  • 9/11 Memorial, NYC
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Edge
  • Pompeii
  • Underground Naples
  • Pantheon, Rome
  • Louvre Museum
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Alhambra, Granada
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Magazine
  • Travel Guides
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Sofort
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2023 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn