Crete · LAKE KOURNAS TRIPS

15 Lake Kournas Trips in Crete Worth Booking

26 tours  ·  from $28

Good lake kournas trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip - Morning pickup from Crete’s eastern resorts
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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

1.Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,694 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel from Crete’s east to its handsome west coast with a multilingual guide such as Michael or Elena. You get free time in Rethymno and Chania, then a relaxed stop at freshwater Lake Kournas. Hotel pickup, transport, and guiding are included, but food and drinks are not.

“I thought this was excellent. A great opportunity to see more of Crete (especially if, like myself, you were based in Malia to the east, and don’t have a license to be able to hire a car!) Everything was prompt; the guide was friendly and approachable and all instructions (like timings) were made clear to us. I’m a bit of a budding photographer and both of these towns were so photogenic (a bonus if you’re a bit cat obsessed, like me, for there are plenty of stray cats to snap!) I’ve heard people mention that it would be possible to remove the lake from the visit but I actually enjoyed…”

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Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour - The coach ride from Heraklion’s resort belt
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Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour

2.Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 408 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $44

Spend a long day touring western Crete by air-conditioned coach, with free time in Chania and Rethymno plus swimming or pedalo rides at Lake Kournas. Hotel-area pickup, a live guide and a $44 price make this a useful car-free introduction to the island.

“excellent dqy trip. all well organised. chania and lake kournas were the highlights of the day and were incredible. would highly recommend this trip”

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From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour - The early ride from Heraklion to Chania
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From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour

3.Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · 11 - 13.5 hours · from $56

Spend 11 to 13.5 hours crossing Crete from Heraklion to Chania, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno. You’ll have guided commentary in English, German, or French, free time in each stop, and the option to rent a pedal boat at the lake. Guides may include Elizabeth, Kristina, or Rita.

“We both enjoyed the trip immensely one slight criticism is the guide did seem to speak a lot more in German than in English. Not sure we got the same level of information. But what we did get was very knowledgable. Would recommend the trip to others.”

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Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour - What happens at the olive oil mill
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Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour

4.Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 173 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend nine hours exploring western Crete with stops at an olive mill, Argyroupolis village and springs, and Kournas Lake. Guides such as Yannis, Kostas, Lazaros, and Anastasia have led the trip. Expect a pedalo ride, swimming time, Cretan food, and olive oil tasting.

“Loads of places to see with adequate time at each and an amazing guide and driver made it a real great day trip!”

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From Rethymno: Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip - Chania Old Town and the Venetian Harbour
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From Rethymno: Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip

5.Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Travel by coach from Rethymno to Chania and Lake Kournas with an English-speaking guide. Expect roughly three hours in Chania, about two hours by the lake, hotel-area pickup, and time for the lighthouse, old lanes, swimming, turtles, and a €10 pedalo for two.

“lovely day trip to take in Chania and spend some time next to Lake Kournas. We was blessed with a sunny day. Everything went as planned. Both places deserve more time but a great way to sample each.”

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Heraklion:Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno - Chania’s harbor gives you the best two hours
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Heraklion:Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno

6.Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 61 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $37

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Heraklion-area hotels to Chania’s Venetian port, Lake Kournas, and Rethymno’s old town. A multilingual guide leads the day in English, German, French, or Polish. You get scenic stops and free time, but three destinations mean a packed schedule and plenty of bus time.

“Super hyggeligt tur, der var styr på det hele ☺️”

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From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake - Vryses turns olive oil into a lesson
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From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake

7.From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

You’ll travel privately from Chania, Souda, or the airport with a local guide such as Angie or Matt. The day combines Lake Kournas, a family olive oil mill in Vryses, and Dourakis Winery. Expect Cretan snacks, olive oil and raki tastings, five wines for an extra fee, and flexible local commentary.

“Angie is the best, Lake Kournas is gorgeous and Dourakis winery has the best food and wine. We had so much fun!”

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From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour - Kotsifu Gorge and the mountain road
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From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

8.Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $34

Travel from Rethymno through Kotsifu Gorge, Askifou, Kallikrati, Plakias, Argyroupolis, and Lake Kournas. An English-speaking guide handles the route, while you enjoy a sea swim, village stops, waterfall views, and lunch at your own cost.

“Im Bus hätte es ein bisschen mehr Platz gebraucht. Vor allen Dingen den Sitzreihen.”

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Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory from Rethymno - Argiroupolis waterfalls and a village pause
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Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory from Rethymno

9.Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory from Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rethymno to Lake Kournas, Argiroupolis, and a local olive mill. You get time to swim, rent a pedal boat, eat by the lake, browse village shops, and taste Cretan olive oil. Guide Jannis has been praised for clear explanations and local stories.

“What an amazing day and the lake was excellent. The coach driver and the tour guide was exceptional I would highly recommend 💯.”

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DayTrip Kournas lake Argyroupoli &Georgioupoli from Rethymno - Kournas Lake, Crete’s freshwater pause
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DayTrip Kournas lake Argyroupoli &Georgioupoli from Rethymno

10.DayTrip Kournas lake Argyroupoli &Georgioupoli from Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · from $27Best value

Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned coach to Kournas Lake, Argyroupoli, and the coast. You’ll have time for swimming, coffee, photos, and lunch. English and German guides lead the day, with Barbara and driver Manolis receiving special praise for their care.

“The trip was good the only thing we did not see was the waterfall which it says we would see”

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Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour ) - Rethymno Old Town in 1 hour and 35 minutes
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Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour )

11.Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $58

Travel from Heraklion into West Crete with a guide, visiting Rethymno Old Town, Chania’s Venetian harbor, and Lake Kournas. Guides such as Nektaria and Maria provide local history, while the air-conditioned coach, pickup service, and breakfast box simplify a 10-hour day.

“Très bien. Guide qui parle toutes les langues. Les 2 villes sont superbes avec du temps livré agréables dans chacune. Seul bémol : il serait mieux de faire 1h30 la visite de la Canée et 1h30 le lac car le pédalo se loue minimum 1h et le stop étant d’1h on a pas le temps de bien profiter…”

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Heraklion Areas:Rethymno,Chania & Lake Kournas Full-Day Tour - The road west from Heraklion
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Heraklion Areas:Rethymno,Chania & Lake Kournas Full-Day Tour

12.Rethymno,Chania & Lake Kournas Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · from $54

You’ll spend 11.5 hours touring western Crete by air-conditioned coach, with two hours in Rethymno, two in Chania, and a short stop at Lake Kournas. Local guides speak English, Greek, German, and French. Pickup is available from many resorts near Heraklion.

“The two guides were very friendly and guided us through the day in three languages. The coach was air-conditioned and reliable. We had a very nice day and would highly recommend it.”

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From Chania: Lake Kournas & Argiroupoli Springs Guided Tour - Kournas Lake: swimming, cafes and pedal boats
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From Chania: Lake Kournas & Argiroupoli Springs Guided Tour

13.Lake Kournas & Argiroupoli Springs Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews

Travel from Chania with an English- or Greek-speaking guide to Kournas Lake, ancient Lappa, Argiroupoli Springs and Vrysses or Georgioupoli. You’ll have time for swimming, pedal boats, a scenic village walk and optional lunch, with pickup and return transport included.

“What a day! Beautiful scenery! Thanks to Nicole and driver Adonis we have enjoyed our day, full of information about Crete. Relaxed and accommodating tour Will definitely recommend. We will book again on our next trip to Chania xx”

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Chania & Kournas Lake From Rethymno - Arriving in Chania from Rethymno
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Chania & Kournas Lake From Rethymno

14.Chania & Kournas Lake From Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned vehicle to Chania for Old Town lanes, the harbor, market, shops, and lighthouse. Then spend time at Kournas Lake, with room for a taverna meal and wildlife spotting. Pickup, guide, and return transport are included.

“It is a stunning city, I of the most beautiful I have seen in the Mediterranean in all the countries I have been, the market is very large but sell fruits, veg, spices, herbs etc not tacky clothes etc & the people on the stalls are generous, helpful & chatty eg we bought & paid for the 3 fruits we wanted and they called us back & gave us 2 other fruits for free, we visited the harbour & old town, which was bigger than we thought & the famous lighthouse. The whole town is tidy & the water crystal clear. As regards Kournas Lake, it’s a bit of a…”

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Lake Kournas: Pedal Boat Rental With Transfer - Four Hours to Walk, Swim, and Eat
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Lake Kournas: Pedal Boat Rental With Transfer

15.Lake Kournas: Pedal Boat Rental With Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 13 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours at Crete’s Lake Kournas, including a reserved 60-minute pedal boat ride. Walk by the freshwater lake, swim, watch ducks and ducklings, and eat at a lakeside taverna. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with final pickup details issued the day before.

“Aimé : La ponctualité des chauffeurs. Le lac est beau à voir, on peut s'y baigner et manger sur place. Moins aimé: Manque d'informations.”

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