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' 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 is offered in private only from the tour provider (no from the brokers)
The tour will be canceled only in case of rain and storms. You'll be offered a different date or a full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pickup, up to 5km (3 miles) east & 25km (15 miles) west from Chania
Local driver/host
Liability Insurance
A cup of coffee or soft drinks
Lunch at Falassarna beach with Cretan flavors, 1st round of wine or beer
Dessert or Fruits
Fruits with local energy bars and bottled water
Loungers and Umbrellas at Falassarna Beach
Gratuities & Beach Towels
What To Expect
Kissamos
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 and have an enjoyable day on a really well planed 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. Enjoy the magnificent 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
Reviews
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely incredible...
syhgjwjgn7,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible experience, Nikos was so accommodating and patient with us! He made us feel so comfortable and truly wouldn’t have been able to get around experiencing Crete this way without his expertise. Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent tour
CRISTIAN A,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Nasos, our tour guide was absolutely amazing! His deep knowledge of Crete’s history added an extra element to the tour. The review a few under mine from “Yanina” makes me laugh. She is mad she didn’t lounge at Balos beach when the description literally says you won’t stay at that beach… learn how to read Yanina!! Thank you Nasos!
Balos and falasanara keep tour
Heather M,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our guide Demitros and Nick were 5 stars. Incredibly knowledgeable about the Greek history and culture. The tour was a very comfortable drive in air conditioned land rovers. We would never have been able to make that Balos drive in our own car. They got us right to the front door in both locations. They even brought bananas for us to feed the goats! Balos was beautiful. I wished I booked the tour to the actual balos beach. Falassarna was pretty but not as spectacular a location as balos or elafanisos beach.
Very organized and relaxing
Tanya M,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Demetrius was an incredible guide. He picked us up right on time and the ride to the beaches was very comfortable. He taught us so many facts about the island and its history. This excursion is very very organized. The way they plan it is seamless and the views are spectacular. The umbrella and chairs that they have reserved for you at the beach are a very nice touch, and the lunch is delicious!!!
Disappointing experience from the owner of the company
Yanina m,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00We try to travel on the shoulder months to avoid crowds. So imagine our disappointment when the guide arranged the tour to avoid non existent crowds… if you want to be micromanaged then this is the tour for you! We were looking forward to seeing the Balos beach( not from the top of the hill but actually visit it). We are both in decent shape and were ready for a hike when our operator decided that we would have more fun just sitting on a comfortable different beach (Falassarna) and just see Balos from above. Both beaches were completely empty, by the way. He ran the outing like a military excursion (we didn’t have a lot of choice in itinerary) Even-though it was a private tour! We appreciate punctuality but do not appreciate regimentation. Prior reviews tell a different story, possibly because of a different guide! Positive, the food at Falassarna beach was very good.
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