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15 Beach Tours in Chania: Which One to Actually Book

22 tours  ·  from $28

All 15 beach tours in Chania on one page, with the price, the running time and the verdict on each. The first entry is the one most people should book.

From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa - What the big boat is really like
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From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

1.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6,755 reviews · 7 hours · from $47Our pick

Spend seven hours aboard a large, comfortable ferry from Kissamos Port, visiting Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon. Swim from rocky shores, see a shipwreck, hike to a Venetian castle, and enjoy about two hours at each stop. This is independent sightseeing with crew support and a multilingual audio guide, not a guided walking tour.

“Water was so nice, ride was smooth. Wkuld totally recommend”

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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - Topolia Gorge and the first food stop
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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

2.Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 450 minutes - 12 hours · from $38

Join a guided coach trip from Chania to Elafonisi, with hotel-area pickup, a stop in Topolia, four hours at the beach, and lunch in Elos. Guides may speak English, German, or Danish. Expect narrow mountain roads, clear shallow water, protected dunes, and a long but scenic day.

“The tour was really great. Our driver and guide were amazing.”

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From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour - Topolia Gorge and the first village stop
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From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour

3.From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 799 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $28Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rethymno or Kavros to Elafonisi, with stops through Topolia Gorge and local villages. You get about four hours to swim, walk across the shallow water to the island, and enjoy the famous pink sand. Guides may include Takis, Stella, or Giannis, with food and sunbeds paid separately.

“It was an amazing trip on the road you are astonished by majestic secenery , and the beach itself is like another world is merging with ours. Our tour guide and bus driver did an amazing job”

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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village - The morning pickup from Chania
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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

4.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Chania to Elafonissi Beach, with four hours for pink sand, shallow turquoise water, and the islet sandbar. Guides such as Ingrid and Helena share facts about Crete, while the return includes a possible honey stop and one hour in Elos Village for an optional Cretan lunch.

“A lovely day out..... The beach is stunning, with clear waters, golden pinky sand, it was perfect! (Shame we had to share it, lol). Please note: There is a 20 minute walk to reach the beach, I'm mentioning this for the elder or people with a disability especially in 30+ degrees heat.”

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From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup - What the Heraklion pickup really means
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From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

5.Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · 13 hours · from $64

Travel from Heraklion and nearby resorts to Elafonisi with a multilingual guide, scenic mountain roads, and a 20-minute café stop. You get 4.5 hours to swim, walk across the shallow water to the small island, relax at the beach, or buy food and drinks. Guides may include Maria, Elizabeth, or Emmanouela.

“Just think the structure to get down to the the beach and back up needs to be better for tourists . We’ve witnessed some people feeling unwell with the heat and poor conditions to protect tourists from the heavy heat. Apart from it it all went well and we’ve loved it”

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From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town - The coach ride from Heraklion to Kasteli
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From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

6.Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 14.5 - 16 hours · from $88

You’ll leave Heraklion by coach for Kasteli, then cruise past Gramvousa Fortress to Balos Lagoon for swimming and beach time. Afterward, spend two hours in Chania’s Venetian harbor and old town. The day lasts 14.5 to 16 hours, with guides in English, German, French, Italian, or Polish. Bring a jacket, towel, sun protection, and water shoes.

“So glad we booked this excursion…amazing natural beauty! Wear some good water shoes…very rocky. Very well organized, pick up/drop off right from your hotel.”

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Chania: Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling - Chironisia Bay and its small sea caves
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Chania: Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling

7.Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Spend four hours cruising from Kolymbari to Menies Beach and Chironisia Bay. You get snorkeling gear, swimming time, a guide in English or Greek, and optional hotel pickup. Explore ancient sites, WWII remains, smooth-pebble shores, and small sea caves. Maria is among the helpful staff members noted for assisting with equipment and guest concerns.

“So happy for we booked to do this! Everything was so easy with pick up and drop off from right outside our hotel. The boat was quite busy but the two swimming spots we went to didnt have any other large boats so it didnt feel too crowded. And the water was beautiful. I’d definitely recommend this!”

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Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania - Agia Sofia Cave and the 257-step choice
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Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania

8.Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Chania to Elafonissi Beach by air-conditioned bus, with stops at Agia Sofia Cave and Elos. You get roughly four hours at the beach, a local tour leader, and help arranging a shuttle for limited mobility. Guides including Simona and Thomas are often praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“The trip to Elafonissi was extremely enjoyable. Simona is an excellent guide, very attentive and willing to help and provide information in a pleasant way. Our driver, Kostas, drove very carefully. Perhaps, indeed, you would need more hours actually spent at the beach. Elafonissi is a great place and you need 5-6 full hours to enjoy without stress.”

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Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch - The rough road from Kissamos to Balos
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Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

9.Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Ride an air-conditioned 4WD from Chania to Balos Lagoon’s high viewpoint, then spend about three hours at Falassarna Beach with reserved first-row loungers, lunch, wine or beer, drinks, and local hosts such as Yiannis, Nikos, or Nasos. The tour suits you if you prefer comfort and guidance over a long Balos beach hike.

“Beautiful beach day. Yiannis was a fantastic, friendly helpful guide. We debated renting a car and driving ourselves to see Balos but I’m so glad we had a driver going up the narrow high roads up the mountain. He took my hand to help to the top to see the beautiful view. (At 63, I’m not as limber as I used to be). We then swam the second gorgeous beach and had drinks and wonderful Cretan lunch. Would highly recommend.”

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Chania: Elafonisi Beach Day Trip with Elos Stop and Transfer - The journey from Chania: long, scenic, and useful
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Chania: Elafonisi Beach Day Trip with Elos Stop and Transfer

10.Elafonisi Beach Day Trip with Elos Stop and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · from $32

Travel from Chania to Elafonisi in an air-conditioned coach with an English or Greek-speaking guide. You get about four hours for swimming, sun, and exploring the shallow lagoon, then stop in Elos for local food at your own cost. Guides may include Dimitris, Daphne, Eva, or Dani.

“Beautiful beach to go and see and transportation was well priced with a well informed guide. Walk across to smaller island when you get there if you’re looking for a quieter spot on the beach.”

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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket - The bus from Rethymno to Kissamos
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Rethymno: Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

11.Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Rethymno to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get 90 minutes at the Venetian fortress and three hours at Balos for swimming, snorkeling, and beach time. Guides may include Lazarus or Anastasia, with English and some departures offering German or French support.

“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”

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Heraklion: Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach - Pickup from Heraklion and the long road west
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Heraklion: Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach

12.Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 206 reviews · 11 - 15 hours · from $47

Travel from Heraklion to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get time for a castle hike, swimming, and beach views, with guides such as Valeria, Lydia, and Kostas reported on recent departures. Expect a very long day, crowded boats, and extra cash costs for the ferry and optional food.

“It was great the views are amazing and the balos beach is really great, the tour guides also very nice. I highly recomend this activity”

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Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania with stop in Elos Village - The morning pickup from Chania
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Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania with stop in Elos Village

13.Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania with stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride from Chania in an air-conditioned coach to Elafonissi Beach, with about four hours for swimming, sand, dunes, and lunch. Stop at Elos Chestnut Village on the return, and possibly Agia Sofia Cave or a local honey shop. Guides may include Carolina, Ingrid, or Electra, with pickup from many Chania hotels.

“The beach was really beautiful and we both enjoyed swimming at the ocean. Only negative thing was that the photos online about the pink sand are edited to look more beautiful than in person.”

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Falasarna: Jet Ski Safari to Balos Beach - Starting at Falasarna port
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Falasarna: Jet Ski Safari to Balos Beach

14.Falasarna: Jet Ski Safari to Balos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 136 reviews · 2 hours

From Falasarna port, an English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight jet skis across to Balos Lagoon. You get a 30 to 40-minute ride, about an hour to swim and relax, then a photo pass by Gramvousa and its shipwreck. Marios and the team provide the briefing, safety boat, and help for first-time riders.

“It was an amazing trip the guides are super nice and the experience was great all together 😊”

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Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat - The coach ride from Georgioupolis to South Crete
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Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat

15.Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Travel from Georgioupolis to South Crete by coach and water taxi, then spend two hours at Preveli Palm Beach, where a river, palms, and the Libyan Sea meet. Guide Alicia has led this outing, which includes hotel pickup, English guidance, Plakias free time, and a Kourtaliotiko Gorge photo stop. Bring swimwear, water shoes, sun protection, and €14 for the boat.

“Es war ein guter Ausflug, Preveli und Plakias sind schöne Orte. Einzige Kritikpunkte: Preveli hat zu wenig WCs, die Wartezeiten sind ewig und die Bootstour dauerte viel länger als angegeben, da wir zusätzlich Leute in einem anderen Dorf in entgegengesetzter Richtung aufladen mussten, ich hätte einen längeren Aufenthalt in Dorf 1 bevorzugt, es hat eine wunderschöne Kirche auf einem Berg und die Zeit hätte locker gereicht, diesen Ort besser zu erkunden und erst beim erneuten Stopp des Taxis dort einzusteigen.”

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