Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover the beauty of western Crete on a comfortable day trip from Chania. Travel in a modern, fully air-conditioned coach with a professional driver and tour escort. Before reaching Elafonissi Beach, visit the Stathakis Family Honey Experience to taste four varieties of local honey and complimentary Cretan wine. Then enjoy 4 hours of free time at the famous Elafonissi Beach, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, shallow lagoons, and unique pink sand. A complimentary beach umbrella (one per booking, upon request) is included for added comfort. On the return journey, stop at the traditional village of Elos, where you can enjoy an optional lunch, coffee, or a stroll among the chestnut trees. The tour is operated by an ISO 39001-certified local company with organized pickup, comfortable transportation, and a strong commitment to safety. Tour commentary is in English, with bilingual German and French assistance available.
What's included
Complimentary local wine tasting
4 full hours at Elafonissi Beach
Free beach umbrella loan, included at no extra cost, one per booking upon request
Tasting of four Cretan honey varieties
Visit to the Stathakis Family Honey Experience
One-hour stop in Elos village
Transportation by modern, fully air-conditioned coach from our young fleet
Pickup and drop-off from selected meeting points
Professional driver
Personal expenses
Gratitude/Tips
Lunch and drinks in Elos
Sunbeds
What to expect
Elafonissi Beach
4h · Admission ticket not included
Elafonissi Beach with its famous Pink Coral Sand is considered to be one of the most famous beaches all over the world as per the most famous travel guides.
Elafonissi "breaks" in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island.
Elafonissi is a “Natura 2000” protected area. The island is full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers (like-cedar trees). The endangered turtles Caretta-Caretta and several rare animals nest on the island and it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals from the area. Exotic beach with white sand and turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either sides of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its color from thousands of broken shells.
Near the “breaking" point of the peninsula, the water does not exceed 1m, creating a small lagoon, ideal for children.
The eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, is well organized and has the most people.
Elos
1h 5m
Elos Chestnut village is a famous with the locals village well known for its amazing natural beauty with its amazing chestnut forest as well as with it's amazing traditional tavernas that provide a unique culinary experience in the paths of the Cretan nutrition.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Kindly contact the tour operator for the exact time and we will inform you upon reservation the exact pick up point with map link if the bus cannot pass by outside of your hotel
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remember to bring the following items: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit and beach towel
Rubbish disposal as well as removing seashells from the beach is prohibited
Elafonissi beach is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Chania
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
