The 11 Elafonisi Beach Trips in Rethymno That Earn Their Price

1.Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 989 reviews · 11 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend a full day reaching Elafonissi from Rethymno or Kavros by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Lazarus, Anastasia, and Janis share Crete stories, while stops in Elos and traditional villages break up the mountain drive. You get four hours at the beach, though the walk from the bus takes about 20 minutes each way.

“Everything was excellent! Guide Janis and driver Kostas was super team! We learned so much about Crete on the rode ! Thanks, and good luck for them !”

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2.Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour

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

Ride from Rethymno or Kavros through Topolia Gorge and old villages to Elafonisi. You get about four hours for swimming and pink sand, plus stops in Topolia and Elos. Guides may include Takis, Stella, Giannis, or Taki, with English, German, and French available.

“Everything was perfectly organised and our guide was wonderful! The breaks at the tavern were convienient. We had a great trip! We went during high season so the beach was very crowded and no sunbeds available easily during the time, but it was definitely worth a visit!”

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3.From Rethymno & Chania: Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 202 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $31

Travel by coach from Rethymno or Chania to Elafonisi, passing through Topolia Gorge and Cretan villages. You get four hours at the pink-sand beach, time for the shallow lagoon and a walk to Natura 2000 protected Elafonissi island. Guides speak English, German, and Italian.

“Very nice didn’t we had a stop to see the cave/ gorge with church in it!”

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4.Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus From Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · 10 hours · from $31

Travel by coach from Rethymno to Elafonissi, stopping at Topolia for coffee or local treats before four hours at the pink-white beach. Walk through knee-deep lagoon water to protected Elafonissi island. English guiding, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Excursia a fost minunată , timpul a fost puțin cam scurt, recomand cu drag , merită să mergi dacă poți să petreci o zi întreagă ☺️.”

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5.Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Rethymno to Elafonissi Beach by air-conditioned coach, with village scenery, Topolia Gorge, and a breakfast stop near Elos. You get four hours at the beach, lunch time on the return, and an English-speaking guide. Agia Sophia Cave is listed as part of the route, though its inclusion can vary.

“Amazing excursion to a picturesque beach with crystal clear water. Great guide and comfortable bus. Loved it a lot. Highly recommend!”

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6.Elafonisi Day Trip with Balos Lagoon Photo-Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Spend two hours swimming at Elafonisi, then take a 4x4 bus along 8 kilometers of rough road to Cape Vouxa. A 20 to 25 minute walk leads to wide views of Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa. English guide, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Excelente custo benefício, mas não vi muito cuidado da parte deles na busca das pessoas. Ao ser confirmado, eles mandam um endereço (ponto de encontro era uma ponte, onde passavam caminhos, carros) e eu (viajando sozinha) precisei caminhar 10 minutos para chegar lá, e atrasaram alguns minutos para a retirada. Tirando isso, foi tudo muito bom.”

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7.Day Trip Elafonisi Island From Rethymno English French German Gui

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $28

Travel from Rethymno to Elafonisi with an English, French, and German-speaking guide, stopping in chestnut-filled Elos and Topolia Gorge. You get at least four hours for swimming and sunbathing, with hotel pickup, a modern coach, and drop-off included.

“WE whent on the bus at 7. The guide was very interesting. WE arrived at Elafonissi around 10. Not much Shade on thé beach if you walk away from thé crowed, but very nice spots. WE came back at 5:30....Very nice day!!”

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8.Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about 11 hours reaching Elafonisi by air-conditioned coach, with a coffee stop at the Cave of Agia Sofia and a short look at Elos. You get roughly five hours at the pink-sand beach for swimming, snorkeling, walking, or sunbathing. Pickup depends on your location.

“The beech was indeed beautiful however we paid 190 Euros for this trip for me my husband 13 and 11 year old only to be told on the trip day itself this did not include boat tickets we ended up having to pay another 68 euro out of the limited money we had brought for food awful we were not made aware”

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9.Elafonissi Beach From Rethimno

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $34

Travel by bus from Rethymno to Crete’s famous Elafonissi Beach for about four hours by the water. Swim in clear shallows, search for pink shell sand, and hear local details from guide Guilia. Pickup is offered, but confirm your exact meeting point and departure time.

“Absolutely beautiful place. Idyllic location. Guide was excellent. Very informative, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!”

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10.Day trip to ELAFONISI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $47Top rated

Travel from Rethymno to Elafonisi Beach by air-conditioned coach, passing Crete’s north coast, Chania views, Topolia Gorge, and traditional villages. You get about four hours at the pink-sand beach for swimming, sun, walking, and water sports. English guiding, pickup, and insurance are included.

“wonderful fabulous excursion with the best driver! Punctuality and attention to each passenger. Thanks to the organizers. A must visit, this heavenly place”

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11.Chania & Rethymno: Elafonisi Beach with Transfer and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Spend 12 hours traveling from Chania or Rethymno to Elafonisi with a German-speaking guide. Stop in Elos for yogurt with honey, pass Topolia and mountain streams, wade across the shallow lagoon, and pause for a traditional Cretan lunch, paid separately.

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