Sightseeing Tour to Elafonissi Island from Chania
Visit a protected nature reserve with pink sand, sea daffodils, loggerhead sea turtles, and more on this sightseeing tour to Elafonissi Island from Chania!
Practical information
Discover the turquoise shallow waters, endangered marine life, and dunes of one of Crete's most beautiful beaches on this amazing 10-hour sightseeing tour to Elafonissi from Chania!
You should plan around 10 hours and 15 minutes to enjoy this activity:
- Pick up at your accommodations
- Aprox. 2-hour drive to Elafonissi
- Time to enjoy the beach, swim, and snorkel
- Drive to Elos Village
- Time to visit
- Return drive to Chania
- Drop off at your accommodations and end of activity
Please be ready to go at least 10 minutes before your pick-up time.
If you want to swim during this activity, you should know how to, as there will be no available supervision.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
A pick-up and drop-off service from Chania is included in the price of this activity. Please contact your instructor once your reservation is confirmed to set it up.
Please note that it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals, shells, or sand from the Elafonissi area.
- Air-conditioned coach
- Expert local guide
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- All taxes
- Food or drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Hat
- Bottle of water
- Extra change of dry clothes
- Sports shoes (or comfortable equivalent)
- Comfortable clothing
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Get the opportunity to visit one of Crete's most beautiful beaches with a knowledgeable local guide who will drive you around and show you the best spots on the western side of this Greek island on this wonderful sightseeing tour to Elafonissi Island from Chania!
Elafonissi is a Natural 2000 protected area, known for its pink coral sand and crystal clear waters. It is a wonderful place to visit, and learn about endangered wildlife species in the Mediterranean region, as well as enjoy its relaxed natural beauty.
On the day of your sightseeing tour to Elafonissi Island from Chania, you'll be picked up at your accommodations on a wonderful air-conditioned coach. You'll need to arrange the time and place where you want to be picked up with your instructor, once your reservation is confirmed. In the coach, you'll meet the expert guide who will accompany you throughout this wonderful experience.
Once you're comfortably seated, it's time to go! You'll start your sightseeing tour to Elafonissi Island from Chania as you go on a scenic 2-hour (approx.) drive along the western coast of Crete. You'll arrive at Elafonissi and with a few instructions from your guide, you'll be able to visit around the beach, enjoy the waters, and maybe even spot some marine wildlife such as the endangered loggerhead turtle! You should keep in mind that it is strictly forbidden to remove sand, corals, plants, or animals from this protected area. Also, the hue of the pink sand on the beach tends to shift depending on the time of day and light conditions available.
After enjoying this natural wonder, you'll drive over to Elos, a beautiful village surrounded by nature and the perfect place to get some lunch (at your own expense). Once you've had the chance to visit around the area, you'll get back on the coach and start your way back to Chania for the end of your sightseeing tour to Elafonissi Island.
Don't forget to bring a swimsuit, a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes, as well as anything else you might need (snacks, medication, etc.) to spend an amazing 10 hours exploring the stunning western side of Crete on this sightseeing tour to Elafonissi Island from Chania.
Sign up for an incredible adventure that will take you around the western side of Crete and show you the amazing biodiversity of Greece. Book your sightseeing tour to Elafonissi Island from Chania today!