Greece · Beach & Island

Private Day Trip to Elafonissi Beach from Chania

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day trip to Elafonissi Beach from Chania
02 See the pink sand and turquoise-green waters of Elafonissi
03 Optional stop at the Monastery of Chrisoskalitissa
04 Travel with a personal English-speaking professional driver
05 Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Chania
06 Flexible experience in a comfortable private vehicle

Escape to one of Crete’s most beautiful coastal spots on this private day trip from Chania. Travel with your personal English-speaking driver and enjoy a flexible journey toward Elafonissi, a dreamlike lagoon known for its pink sand, shallow waters, and striking green-blue sea.

Along the way, you can stop at the Monastery of Chrisoskalitissa, perched high on a rocky hill overlooking the Libyan Sea. Once at Elafonissi, take in the exotic scenery, relax by the water, and enjoy the unique natural setting of this protected beach before returning comfortably to your accommodation.

This idyllic lagoon with the pink sand and the green-blue waters is truly a dreamlike destination.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Chania, Crete

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chania is on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants.On the way to Elafonissi, perched on a rock is the impressively located Monastery of Chrisoskalitissa, which was built relatively recently (in the 19th century); a beautiful building with an amazing view.This idyllic lagoon with the pink sand and the green-blue waters is truly a dreamlike destination. The water here is so shallow that you can walk to the opposite aisle.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel Pickup & Drop off
Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel and Tolls

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for all attractions
Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgeable of the places visited
Beverages and meals
Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Infants must not sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
Traveler pickup is offered for any central hotel or location in Chania. Please note that pick up from Chania Airport will apply to extra charges.
Traveler pickup is offered for any central hotel or location in Chania. Please note that pick up from Chania Airport will apply to extra charges. If you select Pickup from Chania airport the extra charge will be communicated to you beforehand.