Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch
Overview
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Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle. Only local hosts, driving 7 seater 4wd, full A/C, vehicles ,will allow you to relish the 18km (12 miles) rough road route from Kaliviani village to Balos parking lot, which buses or minibuses can’t offer.
We don't hike up to Balos beach but just up to our favorite view point to enjoy the view of Balos from high above and take memorable photos of this magnificent view.
Last stop the Falassarna beach. A 3 hours relaxing stop, where you can enjoy the bright sun on one of the longest sandy beaches on Crete, swim in the crystal clear waters and sunbathe on the reserved - just for you - sunbeds really comfortable with pillows, at the 1st row of the umbrella's. The restaurant and the beach bar is carefully selected and reach our company's specifications.
Learn things about local history and take the chance for a memorable day without stress, because of your host care and our company's early reservations and services.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The tour is offered with comfortable 7 seater 4wd vehicles, with AC.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Use the appropriate shoes for hiking at Balos
In case of fire (stage 5) it is not permitted to visit Balos
The tour will be canceled only in case of rain and storms. You'll be offered a different date or a full refund
The umbrellas are behind the cabanas'. If you would like to upgrade your seats you can do it on date with an extra cost and payment directly to our partners.
What To Expect
Chania Prefecture
Enjoy a unique tour onboard our comfortable 4wd vehicles with up to 6 guests per vehicle. Visit 2 of the most famous beaches in the world in the Kissamos area , Balos Lagoon and Falassarna beach and have an enjoyable day on a really well planned and organized tour. Our local experienced hosts will make your journey an unforgettable experience.
Balos Lagoon
Our comfortable, A/C, 4wd vehicles will allow you to relish the 18km (12 miles) rough road route from Kaliviani village to Balos parking lot, which buses or minibuses can’t offer. We don't hike up to Balos beach but just up to our favorite view point to enjoy the view of Balos from high above and take memorable photos of this magnificent view. You maybe wondering why to swim at Falassarna and not at Balos! At Balos there are not conveniences according to our standards and Falassarna beach is where the locals like to swim! Trust our plan and enjoy your day.
Options
Balos Lagoon and Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Sunbeds and Umbrellas at Falassarna Beach
Pickup, up to 5km (3 miles) east & 25km (15 miles) west from Chania
Local driver/host
A cup of coffee or soft drinks
Lunch at Falassarna beach with Cretan flavors, 1st round of wine or beer
Dessert or Fruits
Liability Insurance
Fruits with local energy bars and bottled water
Gratuities & Beach Towels
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
363 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beach Day
Melissa I,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We were lucky to have a private trip. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. It’s a quick visit to an overlook of Balos followed by lunch and beach time on a less occupied beach. I only gave 3 stars because the drive to the overlook was terrifying as well as the drive out of town. A bit expensive for the trip. A good day besides the drive.
Absolutely recommend!!!
Nathan H,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific experience. Nasos was fantastic and exceed all expectations. Fantastic tour and would recommend highly!!!
We are so happy we chose this tour for our honeymoon!
Navigator02156040673,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nasos was incredibly friendly, warm, and always willing to help us with anything we needed. Through our conversations with him, we gained a much deeper understanding of local Greek culture and learned a lot about the geography. Everything on the itinerary was perfectly arranged. We are so happy we chose this tour for our honeymoon!
Balos and Falasarna Beaches
Bill W,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dimitrios was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, entertaining and a great driver! The day was very organized. Beach was gorgeous. Food was fantastic! Just a great day!
Amazing Day!
kristin V,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great day out for the family. Nikolas promptly picked us up at the hotel and took us to Balos viewpoint. He gave us so much information about Greek culture, Crete and the area. He had the day very organized and there was water in the jeep for us. He explained our itinerary so we knew exactly what to expect. We were so glad we were not driving ourselves because the road was very bumby and not paved! The goats up at the viewpoint are fun to feed and the view is absolutely spectacular! Once we got our pictures we heaed to Falassarna Beach. It was stunni g too! It is so beautful and relaxing at this beach. We were very happy to spend our time here. Lunch was also delicious! I highly recommend this tour and company. They were absolutely wonderful and so welcomimg. Thank you for a memorable day!
Not worth the cost
Lisa O,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The description of this was a little misleading. A jeep tour in the US means something more than a SUV LandRover which is the vehicle that was used to drive us around. We went up a hill to a view spot and got to feed some goats which was fun, but there wasn’t really much to this first part of the trip. Then he drove us to a beach. When I first booked the trip it said that we would have front row loungers. The pictures from previous trips showed that but when we got there we were put in the second row under a stationary umbrella and crowded into a space that didn’t have sun. The food at lunch was good and our guide was great- Nicholas, but I really don’t understand the cost of this trip. We booked a trip from Athens to Delphi which was much longer and had entrance fees and a guide the entire time for much less. If you don’t have any other way of getting to the beach this was good, but I think you can find something less expensive.
Had a great time with our...
Brian L,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time with our family with 2 kids 9 and 11. We had an air conditioned SUV drive us the whole way. Demetrius, our driver, was amazing and gave us great history, culture, and Greek language lessons. The beach was beautiful with comfortable chairs with umbrellas and the place had changing rooms. The restaurant food was good and we had a large spread to try different Greek foods.
Fabulous trip to Balos and Falassarna!
Cristina F,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing trip! First we went to see Balos from above, breathtaking view and we took wonderful pictures! On our way there, we saw a lot of cute goats and we could feed them a little bit of banana peel! Then we went to Falassarna beach to swim. The most beautiful turquoise clear water ever! Mesmerizing beach! After 3 hours, we had lunch at a beach restaurant and ate delicious traditional Greek food like lamb, moussaka and greek salad. Our guide Yannis was so friendly and kind, he gave us a lot of interesting information about Crete’s history and many other fun things like greek names and traditions! Never a dull moment in the car! Overall we loved this experience and 100% recommend to everyone!
Amazing Day
Lara P,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a great experience! Bill/Vassili was an excellent guide and so knowledgeable. It was a fun filled day doing adventurous things. Balos beach was stunning and Falassarna beach was beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed a nice meal as well! Would highly recommend!
Amazing and Memorable Experience
Anna F,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience surpassed our expectations! The day was meticulously planned from start to finish, and the hospitality of Nasos was outstanding! The view from Balos and the clear blue water at Falassarna Beach are so beautiful! There are not enough pictures to show the beauty of the scenery. The lunch provided was delicious! Authentic and an abundant variety! Funny story, we actually booked a tour with Chania Adventures last year to Elafossoni Beach and Milia Mountain. They definitely know how to do it right! Both tours were amazing!
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