The 5 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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