Description
Elafonisi excursion from Chania (the Pink Beach!) for early birds...
Elafonisi Excursion: In the most Southwestern part of Crete, enjoy the nice crystal clear blue waters of Elafonisi with its famous pink beach...
Pick-up's from:
Kolymbari, Minothiana, Rapaniana, Kamisiana, Tavronitis, Maleme, Kontomari, Gerani (Chania), Platanias (Chania), Agia Marina, Kato Stalos, Kalamaki, Glaros, Kato Daratso, Agioi Apostoloi, Chrissi Akti, Makris Tichos, Kladisos, Chania town, Kalives, Georgioupolis, Kavros. [Check the pick-up table list below to find out which is the most convenient pick-up point & time, near your hotel]
Operating Days:
Every Monday
Languages:
English: All days
Tour includes:
Pick-up service at or near your hotel, Escort
Extra Fees (not included in the price)
Extras payable on the spot: the entrance fee at the monastery €2 per person (age 0-5 free, age 6 –17: €1) (optional visit), your meals & drinks
Tour highlights:
Elafonisi pink beach, Chrissoskalitissa Monastery, drive the northwest coast of Crete
Direction:
Southwestern Crete
Duration:
9 hours approximately - 145 km. (depending on where you get on - this estimate is from Chania town)
Overview:
Elafonisi at its best at an early morning hour! Join us on this beautiful sandy beach and crystal clear water at the remote southwest corner of Crete. A true paradise! This day tour passing the green nature wealth of Western Crete offers a touch of culture visiting the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa built at a sheer rock on the way going down and the little church-cave of Agia Sofia on the return way (The entrance is optional but keep in mind the dress code for the monastery, knees and shoulders covered). The main destination of the day is the idyllic site of Elafonissi, the marvellous “pink” beach and the small lovely islet just off the coast, connected with a shallow reef. Wade through the knee-deep water to discover the small island. Elafonisi is ranked highly as being one of the best beaches of Greece and we would like to bring you here at this special time of the day before big groups will arrive! There will be plenty of time to enjoy the turquoise sea water and some perfect hours of sunbathing! Also, children will love paddling in the generally quite shallow waters.
Accents:
- Please keep in mind the dress code for the monastery, knees and shoulders covered.
- At Agia Sofia you can visit the cave-church or enjoy a quick bite to eat or a drink at the cafe-tavern (not included in the price).
- Return to Chania area around 16.15 – 16.45 hrs.
- No meals included.
Age Definition:
Adults: Over 11 years old (Full fare)
Children: 3-11 years old (Children's fare)
Infants: 0-2 years old (Free of charge)
Booking Guiding Lines:
► Your Tour Language: Please check in the description which tour languages are available per day, and make sure your desired language is available on your chosen date
► Your Pick-up Point: Please check the list with all available pick-up points (and hours) from your area, on the table below
► For Bookings less 24hrs: All seats are on request 24hrs prior to the date of the excursion, so, please contact us, in order, to help you book your excursion.
PRICING
This excursion includes in its price: Your transfer r/t from your hotel, escort tour. The Adult Fare is applied to passengers of any age above 11 years old. The Child Fare applies to children between 3 and 11 years old and the Infant Fare to any child under 3 years old (Free of Charge // No seat reserved).
PICK-UP TABLE
Just to help you see which pick-up suits you best, here's a table of hotel accommodations and their nearest pick-ups:
| Places | Pick up points | Pick up time |
| KOLYMBARI | ||
| Grand Bay | at the Statue | 07:55 |
| MINOTHIANA | ||
| Avra Imperial Beach, Spilia Village | Avra Hotel | 07:55 |
| Chryssana Beach | Main road bridge | 07:55 |
| RAPANIANA | ||
| Euphoria Resort | Euphoria Market (main road) | 07:55 |
| Chrispy World, Selini Suites | Selini Suites (main road) | 07:55 |
| Cavo Spada | Main road church | 07:55 |
| KAMISIANA | ||
| Kastalia, St. Nikolas | Kastalia (main raod) | 07:55 |
| Katsikoulakis Apt, Mari Helen | at corner main road = across Zacharakis | 07:55 |
| TAVRONITIS | ||
| Lycasti Apt, Landhouse Elia, Antilia | Pharmacy in center Tavronitis | 07:55 |
| MALEME | ||
| Creta Princess | Hotel's main road | 07:50 |
| Bella Pais, Maleme Mare, Castro | Supermarket SYNKA | 07:50 |
| Carisa | Summer Lodge (main road) | 07:50 |
| KONTOMARI | ||
| Asterion, Solimar Aquamarine, Ilion Beach | Solimar Aquamarine (main road) | 07:50 |
| Enorme Eanthia Beach | Front of the hotel | 07:50 |
| GERANI | ||
| Silver Beach | at the bridge, next to “Small Paradise Restaurant” | 07:50 |
| Geraniotis | Supermarket LIDL (main road) | 07:50 |
| PLATANIAS | ||
| Minoa Palace, Sunset Suites, Panos Beach, Villa Giorgos | Minoa Palace (main road) | 07:45 |
| Alkionides Apts | Santa Helena | 07:45 |
| Indigo Mare, Lolas, Lambrinos Suites | Indigo Mare (main road) | 07:45 |
| Porto Platanias Beach+Village, Troulakis Village, Villa Dora | Porto Platanias Beach (main road) | 07:45 |
| Sunrise Apts | Oscar Suites (main road) | 07:45 |
| AGIA MARINA | ||
| Troulakis Beach | Thalassa Beach | 07:45 |
| Odysseus, Marina Sands, Epimenidis | Haris (main road) | 07:40 |
| Solimar Turquoise (=ex Canea Mare) | Canea Mare (main road) | 07:40 |
| Alexandros Apts, Minos Village | Silk gas station | 07:40 |
| Amalthia | Hotel (main road) | 07:40 |
| Chryssida, Eleftheria, Alexandros Houses Ross, Ekavi, Minerva Dore ,Santa Marina Plaza | Bus Stop across Alexandra Beach | 07:40 |
| Elotis Suites, Relax, Orion Star, Iolida Beach | Elotis Suites (main road) | 07:40 |
| Santa Marina Beach | Hotel (main road) | 07:40 |
| KATO STALOS | ||
| CTS Office | Main road | 07:40 |
| Creta Palm, Koukouras | Creta Palm (main road) | 07:40 |
| Pegasus hotel | "Maria’s" restaurant | 07:40 |
| Cretan Dream Royal | Hotel (main road) | 07:40 |
| KALAMAKI | ||
| Panorama | Hotel (main road) | 07:35 |
| Kalamaki, Ikaros Htl | Bus Stop Pizzeria "Nisaki" | 07:35 |
| GLAROS | ||
| Kalliston | Hotel (main road) | 07:35 |
| KATO DARATSO | ||
| Domes Noruz | Bakery (main road) | 07:35 |
| Sirios Village, Mediterranea | BMW car dealer (main road corner) | 07:35 |
| AGIOI APOSTOLOI | ||
| Elea, Elotia Htl, Airis Boutique Htl | Supermarket SYNKA (corner traffic lights) | 07:35 |
| CHRISSI AKTI / MAKRIS TICHOS | ||
| Golden Sand | Pharmacy across Moderno | 07:35 |
| KLADISOS | ||
| Kladisos area | Bus stop across Psillakis gas station | 07:30 |
| CHANIA TOWN | ||
| Christina Htl, Chania Flair by Corissia, Nea Chora | Christina hotel | 07:25 |
| Casa Delfino Suites, Casa Veneta | Alpha Bank (1866 Sq. - Halidon Str. Corner) | 07:20 |
| Porto Veneziano, Kriti, Ionas, Halepa, Avra City Htl | Agora = Municipal market square | 07:20 |
| STAVROS | ||
| Stavros Area | from Kladisos by our meeting point bus | 07:30 |
| KALYVES | ||
| Kiani Beach | Main road corner | 07:15 |
| Kalives Apts | Apartments (main road) | 07:15 |
| Artemis Apts | Supermarket SYNKA | 07:15 |
| Kalyves Beach | Laundry corner | 07:10 |
| VAMOS / ALMYRIDA | ||
| Vamos, Almyrida | Meet us at Kalives Laundry bus pick up | 07:10 |
| GEORGIOUPOLIS / KAVROS | ||
| Georgioupolis | Café Grigoris (on the National road) | on request |
| Kavros | Kavros Beach, Vantaris Beach or Mare Monte | on request |
LET US HELP! Please don't hesitate to contact us, in order to help you out choose the best pick-up that suits you best!
CANCELLATION
1. Customers who for any reason fail to participate in our excursions are obliged to inform us at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, no refund will be given. Cancelling at least 24 hours prior to departure, 100% full refund!
2. VisitCrete.com reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour, due to adverse weather conditions or, insufficient passenger number or, force majeure.
IMPORTANT INFO
► We do return money in case of bad weather (when the excursion is cancelled by the organizer tour operator).
► IMPORTANT: You need to be at least 10 minutes prior to your pick-up time at your pick-up point.
► COVID-19: All passengers are required to wear masks at all times when in boats and busses or in indoor areas.
For further information or bookings please call at telephone No. (+30) 2810341560
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