7 Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tours in Crete Worth Booking

1.Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 929 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Rethymno with guides such as Barbara, Stella, or Alex to Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Damnoni Beach, Preveli’s palm forest, and Plakias. Expect a full 9 to 11 hours, comfortable bus transport, several swims, a short but steep gorge walk, and extra costs for the boat and gorge entrance.

“I was really impressed about the whole experience. First things first, Barbara, our guide, was super! All locations are really beautiful, perfect schedule and timings, super comfy transportation and really good driver. Great value for money also! I highly recommend this particular day trip to anyone that wants to see some amazing spots of Crete.”

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2.Preveli By Boat, Damnoni & Kourtaliotiko Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 11 - 13.5 hours · from $58

Travel from Heraklion to southern Crete for a swim at Kourtaliotiko Springs, free time at Damnoni Beach, and a boat ride to Preveli’s palm-lined river. Guides including multilingual Elisabetta lead the long day, which costs $58 and includes transport and boat tickets, but not lunch or the €5 springs fee.

“Very interesting destinations. Frendly staff. Maybe 1/2 hour more in Retimno will be enough, because I didn't have time to see the fortress, and the town is not to litle.”

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3.Kourtaliotiko, Preveli Palm Beach, & Damnoni

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $28

Travel from Rethymno through Kourtaliotiko Gorge to Damnoni, then take a boat to Preveli Palm Beach for two hours of swimming and palm-forest walks. Guide Anastasia and drivers such as Giannis or Kostas lead the day in English, German, and sometimes French. Lunch in Damnoni and a Plakias stop follow.

“This Tour was probably the best organized Tour I ever participated in! Anastasia has an incredible Talent for languages and is a really authentic and lovely Person. The Bus is very comfortable and Anastasia has a lot of knowledge about the landscape. You drive for 30 minutes to Spili. I would recommend bringing a light jacket in the colder months cause it’s in the Mountains. You spend 1 hour there and Continue to damnoni. You take the boat for 30 Minutes and you see so many Beautiful caves in the water. At Preveli i recommend walking around the Palm Forest. Bring water shoes if you have sensitive feet. You have…”

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4.Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112

Join Panos, Alkis, or another certified guide for a 4.5-hour river trek through Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Swim to a cold waterfall, walk through clear pools, spot frogs and dragonflies, and finish with Cretan tapas and a beer at The Banana Garden.

“Great tour, great guide, truly stunning and breathtaking nature. Perfect length for a hike and a lovely ending at the tavern”

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5.Kourtaliotiko Gorge River Trek with Lunch! Pick-up Avaliable

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

You’ll follow an English-speaking guide through Kourtaliotiko Gorge, swimming to its great waterfall and walking through river pools for about two hours. Gear, transfers, a waterproof phone case, and a light meal at Banana Garden are included. Hotel pickup around Rethymno is optional.

“It was truly an awesome experience from the very start to the end. The guide was well organised and helped walking through more challenging spots in the river. Also told a lot about Crete and the place where we were walking. The views were breathtaking. At the end we had lunch at banana garden where we also got a chance to walk around with the garden owner and see lots of plants/trees. Thanks very much for such a great experience. It was well worth it!”

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6.Preveli Palm Beach and Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 87 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned coach to Kourtaliotiko Gorge and Preveli Palm Beach. You’ll stop for photos, take a short boat ride from Damnoni, then swim, walk beneath palms, and explore at your own pace. English-speaking guides may include Brenda, Spiritos, or Johnny.

“Very relaxed activity with ample time for everyone to do what they want to. Both beaches are nice.”

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7.From Chania private trip to Spili-Kourtaliotiko-Kalypso beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Chania into southern Crete with Angie, Aggeliki, Maria, or another local guide. Visit Spili’s lion-head fountains, a traditional house museum, an olive oil and honey producer, Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and Kalypso Beach. Swimming, snacks, and schedule changes depend on weather and conditions.

“Spili, the gorge, and the beach were all fantastic. The tour exceeded our expectations and Aggeliki was what every tour guide should be! She is very personable, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. She even laughed at our jokes! Her vehicle was immaculate and very comfortable. I would book other tours with Aggeliki without hesitation. Should I return to Crete we will definitely use her services again!”

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