From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour

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Summary

Starts
Chania
Duration
9 Hrs.
Languages
English, German, and French
Admission
Printed voucher
Minimum age
5 years

Description

Embark on a tranquil day trip to the mesmerizing pink sand beaches of Elafonisi Island! Begin with a scenic bus ride from Rethymno, journeying through Crete’s lush southwest landscapes and the stunning Topolia Gorge. Enjoy captivating views and traditional villages along the way.

Pause at the charming village of Elos, famous for its chestnut trees, to enjoy a delightful breakfast and coffee before continuing your adventure towards Elafonisi.

Upon arrival, indulge in over four hours of relaxation on the island's unique shores. Swim in the crystal-clear waters or take a leisurely stroll along the pink sand beach. Convenient beach kiosks offer refreshments to ensure an enjoyable visit.

Elafonisi, a protected wildlife area of rare beauty, is accessible by wading through shallow waters from the main island. Explore its serene surroundings and immerse yourself in nature's wonders.

Return to Rethymno in the comfort of your bus, with an estimated arrival time of 18:30. This unforgettable excursion offers an idyllic escape to Chania’s stunning coastline. Book your tour now and experience the captivating beauty of Elafonisi Island!

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Destinations

Photo of aerial view of Chania with the amazing lighthouse, mosque, venetian shipyards, Crete, Greece.Chania

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Attractions

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Options

From Gerani, Petres, Dramia, Kavro, Episkopi, Georgioupoli
Tour in English and German
From Rethimno, Perivolia, Atsipopoulo in English or German
From Adele, Pigianos Kampos, Platanias, & Missiria
Tour in English and German
From Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos
Tour in English and German
From Rethymno: Private Day Trip to Elafonisi Island
Choose this option for a private day trip to Elafonisi Island by a luxury Mercedes Vito minivan.
From Rethimno, Perivolia, Atsipopoulo - in French
From Gerani, Petres, Dramia, Kavro, Episkopi, & Georgioupoli
Choose this option for a tour in French with pickup from Gerani, Petres, Dramia, Kavro, Episkopi, and Georgioupoli.
Adelianos K., Pigianos Kampos, Platania, & Missiria - French
Choose this option for pickup from Adelianos Kampos, Pigianos Kampos, Platanias, and Missiria.
From Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos - French

Good to know

• 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

Verified reviews

4.3
623 reviews
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Toni - Greece

Great!
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Sabrina - France

Amazing!

Plage paradisiaque A faire absolument A cette période c’est idéal, peut de monde et c’est appréciable .

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Dunja - Germany

Amazing!
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Gautier - France

Great!

"Pink sand" beach I expected something much more unusual... you really have to get close to the water's edge to see some pink reflections and even then... Basic beach scenery, nothing extraordinary We were careful to book a French speaking guide, our guide did not speak French once during the excursion.

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Theresa - Germany

Amazing!
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Gemma - United Kingdom

Amazing!

All ran exactly on time and was very well put together. had just under 4 and a half hours at the beach. the two stops were beautiful as well.

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Anne-Katrin - Germany

Amazing!

Simply great, a really great guide. Elafonisi isn't as pink anymore, that's true. The beach is still gorgeous and you can walk through the sea to another island - a special experience for us :)

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Jonathan - France

Amazing!

Perfect

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Atie - Netherlands

Amazing!

the trip was ok the walk a little to long but we make it tanks you.

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Lou-Ann - France

Great!

We remain a little disappointed with our excursion because certainly the beach is very pretty and it has really pretty landscapes but the pink sand is non-existent we asked the guide who answered us "Photoshop" but we still did 6 hours of bus during the day just for that. The guide on the other hand was very nice and the driver very skillful. And the stops were magnificent Then on the beach you have to pay 20 euros per deckchair and it is almost obligatory because there is no shade at all on the beach.

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