Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
Overview
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12 hours
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By far one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Elafonissi is situated on the south west coast. A tropical effect is created by its white and pink coral sands. Head to the right for shallow water in a small enclosed lagoon ideal for the children. A walk through the lagoon to the islet is most worthwhile as you will discover this unique coastline.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After your booking you have to look at the chat of Viator in order to confirm with our reservation department the right pick up point and right pick up time.You cannot change your pick up point at less than 48 hours before the trip. If you want to change your pick up point 48 hours before the trip for some reason you need to contact our reservation department through Viator chat or our reservation department phone number . Working hours of reservation department 9:30-20:30.Last Minute changes to pick up points will not be accepted .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation with A/C bus
Local tour leader
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Agia Sofia Cave
We will stop at the cave of Agia Sofia where there are options either for breakfast or to visit the cave (257 steps).
Elafonissi Beach
One of the best beaches in Europe with white and pink sand and crystal clear water. To reach the beach we walk through the protected area (900 meters walk.) A shuttle van can be arranged for people with disabilities upon agreement with the guide.
Options
Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
Pickup included
Reviews
332 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Geri B,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour! Our guide was amazing and shared so many stories and facts about Crete and especially Elafonissi and Agia Sofia cave.
Highly recommend!
Shilpa D,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour overall. Wonderful guide, comfortable bus ride and good stops in between. We were given enough time to enjoy each location. Would highly recommend.
Destination was...
Chrisanthy C,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00Destination was beautiful. Basic information such as cost of restrooms, location of restrooms, cost of umbrellas and more specific travel time would've been more helpful. Maybe provide a link for a basic map of the area. Doing so would be nice tp help navigate beach area a little more efficiently. Our party was picked up at our hotel location first, very early, but no information along the way of how many pick up stops were given. Then we experienced bus "issues" delaying our trip approximately 30 minutes. Manolis was a fantastic driver, handling the hairpin turns expertly and professionally! We arranged for shuttle pick up for a member of our party and the driver was extremely rude dropping off and then picking up. Then he told us to be at pick up point at a specfic time but was 15 minutes late picking us up. The information given during the tour was basic. Improvements need to be made.
Great Experience with a Wonderful Guide
Karen R,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Elafonissi tour was great! Simona, our guide, was amazing and so was the driver. Everything was perfectly on time and very well organized. We discovered some lovely local restaurants along the way, and Elafonissi itself was stunning (even though the sand wasn’t as pink as expected and it was quite crowded with tourists). The water was crystal clear, and we were lucky to have perfect weather that day. I definitely recommend this tour!
It was really fantastic
edwin b,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Trip was really nice, our guide Thomas was very friendly. The first stop at Agia Sofia, was impresive. Elafonissi beach is very beautiful, and worth visiting. Only the last stop was a bit disapointing, it was a very small Village, there was not so much to do, just a couple of tavernas. What was very nice, that you could buy fresh honey over there.
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