Day Trip Elafonisi Island From Rethymno English FR & German Guide

Up to the south-westernmost point of the island, in one of the most spectacular and unexpected locations on the island is where we will spend the day. Elafonisi is a place of exceptional natural beauty, something between an island and a peninsula, as you have to walk through the sea to reach it.

Once occupied by pirates, today it is a very popular destination for day trippers who flood there to faraway lagoon, whilst having a Mediterranean holiday.
Elafonisi is a paradise on earth – a heaven of unparalleled beauty. It is covered with sand dunes, low trees, bushes, sand lilies and junipers. You can get there on foot from the beach by passing through shallow aquamarine and turquoise waters. The white and pink sand made of thousands of broken seashells, the limpid blue-green waters, the little coves and the secluded tiny beaches remind the travelers of a paradise lost.

Take a swim in the warm tropical waters and relax under the hot summer sun!

Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Rethymno.
Following pick-up by bus, journey to the southwest corner of Crete to spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches on the small island of Elafonisi.
Upon arrival at Elafonisi, get at least 4 hours to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. Laze in the sun, or go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to rehydrate and re-energize.

Situated just off the shore of the main island, Elafonisi can be reached by walking through the water. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas of rare beauty. Depart by bus at approximately 16:00 and return to Rethymno for an estimated arrival time and hotel drop off at around 18:30.

Take in the lush green landscape on the way to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many old and very typical villages. Stop for a coffee and breakfast in the village of Elos, known for its chestnut trees.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Take swimming suits
• Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
• Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
• Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat

• from Gerani,Kavro,Georgioupoli
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  Pick up included: Pickup is available from Gerani, Petres, Dramia, Kavros (Paralia Kourna) and Georgioupolis.
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• Private tour to Elafonissi Bch
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  Private tour to Elafonissi Bch
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• Private tour Elafonissi 2025
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  Private tour to Elafonissi Bch
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• from Adele,Platanias,Misiria
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  Pick up included: Pick up available from Adele, Pigianos Kampos, Platanias, Missiria.
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• from Rethymno Town,Atsipopoulo
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  Pick up included: Pickup is available from Perivolia, Rethymno Town, Atsipopoulo.
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• from Panormo,Scaleta,Sfakaki
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  Pick up included: Pick up available from Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos.
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• Professional Guide in English, German and French
• Bus ticket and transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
• Hotel pick-up and drop off (at Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)
• Professional Driver
• Liability insurance coverage

• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)

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• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Take swimming suits
• Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
• Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
• Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by PLATANOS TOURS.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 21 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.