Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach from Rethymno

About the Activity

What to Expect

Following a scenic bus ride, head southwest across Crete to embark on a relaxing day at Elafonisi, renowned for its stunning pink sand beaches. En route, soak in the verdant landscapes, passing through the impressive Topolia Gorge and quaint, traditional villages. Make a delightful stop at Elos, celebrated for its charming chestnut trees, where you can enjoy a leisurely break with coffee and breakfast.

Upon arriving at Elafonisi, you will have ample time—about 4 hours—to unwind and swim in the crystal-clear waters. Whether you choose to lounge under the sun or take a leisurely stroll along the unique pink sand beach, beach kiosks are available for purchasing food and water to keep you refreshed. Elafonisi, accessible by wading through shallow waters from the mainland, is both a beach and island protected as a wildlife area due to its rare and breathtaking beauty.

After your day of relaxation and exploration, you will board the bus in the mid-afternoon for the return trip to Rethymno. Reflect on your experience as you travel back, with an estimated arrival time in Rethymno for hotel drop-off scheduled in the early evening. The bus is equipped with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and onboard Wi-Fi to ensure a pleasant ride.

Highlights

• Enjoy a scenic bus ride across Crete to Elafonisi's stunning pink sand beaches

• Pass through Topolia Gorge and quaint traditional villages

• Stop at Elos for a break with coffee and breakfast

• Spend about 4 hours at Elafonisi to swim and relax

Itinerary

• Departure from your chosen pick up location

• Topolia

• Elafonisi

• Elos

• Return to the prior pick up location

How to Get There

Meeting time: 20 minutes before departure

Pick Up

If you want to use our pick up service from around the area, please let us know after completing the booking. We will pick you up at a designated point at or very near to your accommodation at the scheduled pickup time. Note that the pick up is for free for the area of Rethymno. If you are located outside this area, a surcharge may apply and must be paid on site. At the end of the trip, we will go back to our starting point, and if you used our pick up service, you will be dropped off at the pick up point.

Characteristics of the bus

• Number of passengers: 50 to 75 (depending on the bus)

• Restroom

Included Services

• Guide in English, German, and French

• Hotel pick up and drop-off from Rethymno area. If you are located outside this area, a surcharge may be asked to be paid in cash on-site.

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Swimwear

• Towel

• Cash and card

• Food and drinks

Good to Know

• Not accessible to wheelchairs and strollers

• No pets allowed

• Please note that your trip duration may vary depending on your starting point, making the journey longer.