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With shallow waters, pale pink-tinted sands, and sweeping dunes, Elafonisi is frequently and deservedly listed among Europe’s best beaches. The beach is connected to a protected island nature reserve, which is home to a variety of rare plants and animals, including loggerhead sea turtles.
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Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Chania
Escape the hum of bustling Crete and get into nature on this full-day tour of pristine Elafonisi, a small island famed for its beautiful pink sands. Soak up the Grecian sun as you explore this protected wildlife sanctuary, enjoying a walk on the sand, or swim in the clear, azure waters of Elafonisi's paradise-like beach just a stone’s throw from the southwest corner of Crete.
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US$35,93
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US$35,93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Elafonisi Beach and Cretan Mainland
Elafonisi one of the best beaches in the world. It's an island connected with Crete with a narrow and shallow strip of sand, forming a 10km long beach. The road to get there goes through gorges, picturesque villages and other points of interest.
The aim of this tour is not only to visit a beach, but the trip to get there is an experience itself. On the way we will visit various locations of historical, geological and natural interest. We will stop for lunch in a restaurant at the end.
We could make an optional stop to a winery or monastery. In this case I have to make a custom tour. Please contact me for further details.
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US$408,84
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US$408,84
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno
Relax on the paradise-like island of Elafonisi on this family-friendly day trip. Admire western Crete’s hills and traditional villages on a drive to the southwest coast, and stop for coffee at the Cave of Agia Sofia. Then, spend the afternoon on the idyllic protected islet of Elafonisi, enjoying its pink sands and clear seas. Includes round-trip transport plus select hotel pickup and drop-off.
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US$49,56
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US$49,56
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Elafonissi Beach Crete Day Trip
Bask on Elafonisi Beach on this day trip in Crete. Venture southwest through the White Mountains to Chrissoskalitissa, and climb the ‘Golden Step’ to this medieval religious retreat, perched high above the sea. Afterward, continue to Elafonisi to laze on its pink-white sands, swim, and wade through the shallows to nearby Elafonis Island, sometimes known as ‘Deer Island.' Transport and pickup and drop-off at selected hotels included.
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US$47,08
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US$47,08
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Elafonisi ( The pink sand beach)
Our bus will pick you up early in the morning! We will have a short stop to see a cave. Our second stop will be at Elafonisi beach (4 hours) where you will have the chance to swim! On the way back we will have an 1 hour stop at Elos village for lunch! We will be back around 18:00.
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US$48,32
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US$48,32

Elafonisi Beach Idyllic Escape & Spirit of West Crete - Chauffeur-Driven Tour
Explore the quintessential luxuries of Crete island by experiencing an idyllic escape to the iconic Elafonisi pink sand beaches with crystal clear Libyan Sea waters. Enjoy a chauffeur-driven private tour with ultimate comfort and peace like a true VIP. You will have a personal pick-up and drop-off by your private local insider guide, with a premium vehicle at your full-day disposal. Your tailor-made daytrip will be enriched with bespoke itineraries off-the-beaten-track to explore and engage with the South-West Crete and its hidden gems. In addition, you will also receive the best recommendations for an authentic Cretan lunch!
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US$622,64
per group
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US$622,64
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Heraklion
Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Heraklion .Get at least 4 hours to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. Laze in the sun, or go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to rehydrate and re-energize.
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US$60,71
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US$60,71
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Rethymno
Skip the self-drive hassles and spend a relaxing day at one of Crete’s most beautiful beaches, Elafonisi Beach, on this convenient day tour. Enjoy pickup and drop-off from hotels in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, and Georgioupoli, plus guide assistance throughout. Food and drink are available on the beach, while your driver will break the journey for breakfast (own expense).
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US$35,93
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US$35,93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Elafonisi Beach from Chania in Crete
In the south-western part of the island of Crete, one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in Greece is to be found.
Elafonissi is a small island so close to the beach that one can actually walk there from the beach… The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters in combination with the thin white and coral-red sand create a landscape of unparalleled beauty! The route to Elafonissi won’t leave you disappointed. Elafonisi is a Natura 2000 protected area. The island is full of sand dunes with sea daffodils and junipers. The endangered loggerhead sea turtle and several more rare animals and plants find shelter on the island; it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals, shells and sand from the area.
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US$43,36
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US$43,36

Elafonisi Beach Private Tour
Elafonisi is located 76km west of Chania and 5km south of Chrysoskalitisa Monastery, in the southwesternmost tip of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong peninsula, which often breaks in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Elafonisi is a Natura 2000 protected area. The island is full of sand dunes with sea daffodils and jupiners. The endangered loggerhead sea turtle and several more rare animals and plants find shelter on the island; it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals, shells and sand from the area. The pinkish sand has taken this particular color from millions of crushed shells. Near the peninsula, the seawater does not exceed 1m in-depth, creating a small lagoon, ideal for children. You can easily cross the lagoon in order to reach the opposite side of the peninsula because the water is very shallow there.
On the return we will visit a restaurant. There is an option to visit an oil factory, winery or Chrisoskalitisa monastery.
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US$408,84
per group
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US$408,84
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Elafonisi beach: Full day trip
Our bus wll pick you up early in the morning! We will have a short stop to see a cave. Our second stop will be at Elafonisi beach (4 hours) where you will have the chance to swim! On the way back we will have an 1 hour stop at Elos village for lunch! W will be back around 18:00.
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US$89,40
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US$89,40
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
By far one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Elafonissi is situated on the south west coast. A tropical effect is created by its white and pink coral sands. Head to the right for shallow water in a small enclosed lagoon ideal for the children. A walk through the lagoon to the islet is most worthwhile as you will discover this unique coastline.
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US$37,17
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US$37,17
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Elafonissi small Group tour
A full-day trip to Elafonissi island in the southwest of Crete. You will travel on an air-conditioned mini bus, with a stop off at the beautiful Aghia Sophia Cave on the way.
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US$61,95
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US$61,95
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Elafonisi beach (From Rethymno)
Our bus wll pick you up early in the morning! We will have a short stop to see a cave. Our second stop will be at Elafonisi beach (4 hours) where you will have the chance to swim! On the way back we will have an 1 hour stop at Elos village for lunch! W will be back around 18:00.
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US$92,79
From
US$92,79
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Elafonisi Beach Idyllic Escape & Spirit of West Crete from Elounda
Explore the quintessential luxuries of Crete island by experiencing an idyllic escape to the iconic Elafonisi pink sand beaches with crystal clear Libyan Sea waters. Enjoy a chauffeur-driven private tour with ultimate comfort and peace like a true VIP. You will have a personal pick-up and drop-off by your private local insider guide, with a premium vehicle at your full-day disposal. Your tailor-made daytrip will be enriched with bespoke itineraries off-the-beaten-track to explore and engage with the South-West Crete and its hidden gems. In addition, you will also receive the best recommendations for an authentic Cretan lunch!
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US$805,30
per group
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US$805,30
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Chania - Elafonissi Island from Rethimno
In this excursion the first stop is at the city of Chania. Here, Turkish and Venetian architectural styles meet and form a very impressive townscape. Especially in the old town, narrow streets and alleys, old mansion and arcades, mosques and minarets bear witness to the long presence of Venetians and Turks. We continue the excursion by visiting the most southwest point of Crete, Elafonissi. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise waters reminding of Caribbean.
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US$60,71
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US$60,71
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Elafonissi - Paradise Beach
Elafonissi is a paradise on earth – a heaven of unparalleled beauty. It is covered with sand dunes, low trees, bushes, sand lilies and junipers. You can get there on foot from the beach, by passing through shallow aquamarine and turquoise waters. The white and pink sand made of thousands of broken seashells, the limpid, blue-green waters, the little coves and the secluded tiny beaches remind the travelers of a paradise lost. Take a swim in the warm tropical waters and relax under the hot summer sun.
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US$66,90
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US$66,90
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

SeaByBus - All inclusive full day trip to Elafonisi-Falasarna-Vouves from Chania
Enjoy nearly 5 hours of leisure time swimming and sunbathing by the sea. Visit the 2 most popular beaches of Greece, Falasarna and Elafonisi, in one day. Our trip starts from Vouves, where we will visit the oldest olive tree in the world and the Olive Tree Museum. The tour goes on west to Falasarna, a white sandy beach famous for the clear turquoise blue sea. Our next stop, Elafonisi, is the most breathtaking destination of the day. Swim in shallow turquoise waters, explore the fine pink sand and the exotic small lagoons, ideal for children.
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US$97,87
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US$97,87
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Elafonisi - Pink Sands. Private Tour.
This private tour includes three stops. First, experience the unique pink sand and postcard-worthy views at Elafonissi Beach. Then it’s on to Chrisoskalitissa Monastery, a 17-century structure built atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. Finally, tour the Cave of Agia Sofia with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. The tour price includes up to seven people.
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US$571,81
per group
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US$571,81
per group

Luxury Elafonisi Beach Escape & Private Picnic by Sunset
Let our travel planners customize for you the iconic beach escape with a tailor-made picnic by the Cretan melting sunset. Enjoy a personalized chauffeur service on your full-day disposal with ultimate comfort and privacy like a true VIP. You’ll find an exotic paradise of fine white sand and generous flecks of pink from crushed shells, shallow turquoise water, and gorgeous little coves. Together with your private local insider guide, you will unveil the perfect cozy cove to set a bespoke picnic to savor selective Cretan wines and local delicacies with breathtaking views. Your Instagram feed won’t stop thanking you!
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US$842,46
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US$842,46
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Best of Crete & Santorini In-depth Cultural Tour
5 DESTINATIONS IN GREECE: ATHENS – CHANIA – RETHYMNO – HERAKLIO – SANTORINI – ATHENS
PREMIUM QUALITY BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
LUXURY STAY IN 4-5 STAR HOTELS
ENGLISH-SPEAKING CERTIFIED GUIDE
SEMI-PRIVATE & CHILD-FREE GROUPS (MINIMUM AGE 16)
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US$4 088,43
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US$4 088,43
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

All inclusive full day trip to Elafonisi-Falasarna-Vouves from Chania-Group 12
Enjoy nearly 5 hours of leisure time swimming and sunbathing by the sea. Visit the 2 most popular beaches of Greece, Falasarna and Elafonisi, in one day. Our trip starts from Vouves, where we will visit the oldest olive tree in the world and the Olive Tree Museum. The tour goes on west to Falasarna, a white sandy beach famous for the clear turquoise blue sea. Our next stop, Elafonisi, is the most breathtaking destination of the day. Swim in shallow turquoise waters, explore the fine pink sand and the exotic small lagoons, ideal for children.
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US$978,74
per group
From
US$978,74
per group
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Have a nice Day Trip to Elafonisi Island - Crete
The great destination of the day is the idyllic site of Elafonissi, the marvelous “pink” beach and the small lovely islet just off the coast connected with a swallow reef for much joy and relaxation! Elafonisi beach
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US$81,77
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US$81,77

SeaByBus cruise to Paleochora-Vienna Lake-Kedrodasos-Elafonisi-Group up to 7
Are you ready to experience the world famous Elafonisi from the water? For the first time in Crete, SeaByBus travelers have the opportunity of exploring the turquoise waters of Elafonisi and the wild beauty of the White Mountains in one day! This perfectly planned day tour allows you to combine sea and mountain. Driving through the White Mountains we reach Paleochora, a small town in Southern Crete, where we board a luxurious high speed RIB boat. Cruising by the amazing beach of Viena Lake and the untouched paradise of Kedrodasos, we choose the most private area for some great beach time and snorkeling. Our next stop is Elafonisi, one of the most popular beaches in the world. Pink sand, wild flowers, strange rock formations, warm shallow waters… a little piece of heaven on earth.
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US$1 486,70
per group
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US$1 486,70
per group
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
FAQ’s
Should I book Elafonisi Beach tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Elafonisi Beach can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 29 Elafonisi Beach tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Elafonisi Beach 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Elafonisi Beach costs USD 35.93. Guided Elafonisi Beach tours start around USD 35.93 per person. See all 29 Elafonisi Beach tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Elafonisi Beach?
The best ways to experience Elafonisi Beach are:
- Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Chania
- Elafonisi Beach and Cretan Mainland
- Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno
- Elafonissi Beach Crete Day Trip
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