Most bookedElafonisi from Chania: Free Umbrella, Honey & Wine
The most booked day from Chania: honey and wine tasting, 4 full hours on the sand with a free umbrella, then Elos.
At the beach: 4 full hours
Nine day trips, sorted by how you travel. Each has its own page with the pickup, the stops, how long you get on the beach and what guests say.
A full day by coach from Chania, Rethymno or Heraklion, with hotel pickup and around four hours on the beach.
Most bookedThe most booked day from Chania: honey and wine tasting, 4 full hours on the sand with a free umbrella, then Elos.
At the beach: 4 full hours
Lowest priceThe budget pick: hotel pickup in Rethymno or Chania, the Topolia Gorge road and about 4 hours on the beach.
At the beach: About 4 hours
From RethymnoPickup along the Rethymno coast, a breakfast stop in the hills and at least 4 hours on the pink sand.
At the beach: At least 4 hours
From HeraklionFrom the Heraklion area across the island: a guide on board, a coffee stop each way and 4.5 hours on the beach.
At the beach: 4.5 hours
Fewer people, more time: two beaches in a small group, or a van of your own.
Two beachesA small group of 15 at most: Elafonisi, Falasarna and the Vouves olive tree, with a snack box and drinks.
At the beach: Nearly 5 hours on two beaches
PrivateYour own van and driver from Chania to Elafonisi, with a SUP board, snorkel gear, juice, water and fresh fruit.
At the beach: Your own pace
Cross-sellAn early Elafonisi morning on reserved loungers, then a 4WD ride to lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat in the hills.
At the beach: A morning on reserved loungers
Sail in from the south coast, with food, drinks, SUP and snorkel gear on board.
By seaSail in from Paleochora: swim at Elafonisi and Kedrodasos, with lunch, an open bar, SUP boards and snorkel gear.
At the beach: Swim stops at Elafonisi and Kedrodasos
EveningAn evening sail from Paleochora: prosecco, sunset bites, an open bar and a swim at Elafonisi after the day crowds.
At the beach: An evening swim stop