Top Crete Outdoor Activities - page 34

We had an amazing day, from start to finish. Vagelis (our guide) was waiting just off the dock for us and happily escorted us around the island. The van was very comfortable and accommodated our group of 8. We spent about 2 hours at the beach, which was quite crowded but absolutely beautiful- one of the best beaches for water and sand that we’ve ever been to. The tour company does provide mats and umbrellas but it is recommended to bring your own towels. Please note that it is quite a hike down to the water, taking about 15-20 minutes. After the beach, we stopped by the cave which is about 150-200 steps but well worth the visit. Finally, Vagellis recommended a restaurant with local specialties which was friendly, convenient, delicious and a good value. He did not pressure us to stop by any stores or make any purchases and even gifted us some local honey and olive oil. I HIGHLY recommend requesting Vagellis as your tour guide. He made the day so enjoyable. Now, I want to visit this stunning island again!!

Our Elafonisi and Milia Mountain excursion was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Crete. A huge thank you to our guide, Dimitris, who made the entire experience unforgettable. He is incredibly knowledgeable, well-educated and clearly very well-travelled. His passion for Crete shines through in everything he shares and his positive energy, sense of humour and enthusiasm made the journey just as enjoyable as the destinations themselves. He struck the perfect balance between providing fascinating insights and creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere throughout the day. The tour was also exceptionally well organised. We were kept well hydrated with plenty of complimentary bottled water available throughout the trip, which was especially appreciated in the Cretan heat. Elafonisi Beach is simply breathtaking. The crystal-clear turquoise waters, soft pink-tinged sand and stunning natural scenery make it an absolute must-visit when you're in Crete. Milia Mountain Retreat was equally impressive. Nestled in the mountains, it's a truly unique and peaceful place with spectacular surroundings. The traditional food we enjoyed there was outstanding - fresh, authentic and absolutely delicious. If you're visiting Crete, I couldn't recommend this excursion highly enough. With incredible locations, amazing food and a guide like Dimitris bringing the island to life, it was an experience we'll remember for years to come.

Quick farm tour and then a nice tasting of the olive oils, marmalades, olives, and tea. Alex was a very nice host and answered all of our questions about the olive oil process. Seeing the dragon fruit plants was fun, too. All items tasted are available for purchase and we bought some to take home with us. We booked this the day before and it was a fun, short excursion (we were done in an hour).

Communication with service provider was excellent. Received pinpoint directions on where to meet the boat. Crew was absolutely wonderful! The small group size made the cruise comfortable and relaxing. The boat was comfortable and spacious enough that we never felt crowded. Views were amazing! Food and drink provided was ample and quite tasty. Recreational equipment provided was excellent and we had plenty of time to use it. At no point did we feel rushed. I would highly recommend this tour any small group.

Wow this was a fantastic night to end our hoilday on, the ride was extreme getting to the view point , but my goodness was it worth it ! The ride is bumpy if your sat in the back, but the guide changed seats atound during the trip so everyone got to seat in a different seat! Our guide forgive me if I spell his name wrong we allias he was fantastic so kind chatting sharing knowledge chatting to us all , we was English the others was German ! But we all had a blast and communication was achieved and it was nice being with other people who didn’t speak English we still shared the same experience and managed to chat around the barriers ! I milked a goat bought some honey from a Shepard met his herd , we had dinner in a raven in the mountains , and there was a great shop next door where a chap makes hand made wooden items bracelets all sorts of things. I give this trip ten ten ! Be brave the mountain is high and the roads are a tad scary , but it’s all part of the fun! Thank you so much am going to be telling everyone about this trip! Thank you to our guide who took fantastic photos gave us champagne fresh fruit at the top, shared his skills and was super caring and really took the time to chat to us all and get to know each of us! Thank you and book this trip it’s a trip of a lifetime love kelly and mark from the uk

That was nothing short of incredible. Most beautiful place I have ever seen, and experienced it the best way possible by dropping into the canyon via ropes all harnessed up. I didn’t know exactly what we were in for, but the guides were very thorough and helpful with teaching us how to canyon. Absolutely must do, highlight of our trip so far (we have been on vacation for 13 days). I plan on coming back and booking the same exact experience!! No joke, this is a no brainer, book this trip!!

My husband and I had a great trip with our parents and siblings! Our age group was mixed from ages 21 to 73 and it was awesome! They had healthy lunch on board, delicious white wine, and a long time to swim on board. The crew was awesome and super friendly. They also offered pick-up which made it super easy for our group to get to the marina rather than coordinating our own transport.

The highlight for us was the Zeus cave. Be aware that it is close to a 20 minute hike, going up pretty much continually. While we did the hike in sandals with no problems, we would recommend running shoes for comfort. There is a little refreshment stand at the top for cold drinks, etc. The cave itself was the highlight for us!!! The rest of the tour was also very interesting and worthwhile as well. The lunch was very good but is a bit later in the day. We were fortunate enough to sit in the forward facing seats for much of the tour. When we switched off to the rear side facing seats, it was a bit awkward and cramped, but that was totally expected. The tour company, Safari Experts, and our guide were excellent as well! In short, yes, we would recommend this tour.