Private Van Tour to Elafonissi with SUP Board from Chania
Recommended by 94% of travelers
Chania, Greece
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This private day tour makes it easy to visit Elafonisi from Chania. You’ll travel by comfortable van so don't worry about catching public transport. Snorkeling and stand-up paddle-boarding gear will be provided so you can get active on the water, or simply, relax on the beach, swim, and explore the sand dunes and lagoon. As this is a private tour, the starting time can be customized to suit your needs.
- Includes pickup from anywhere on Crete
- Personalized attention on a private tour
- Snacks and snorkeling equipment included
- Easy day on one of Crete’s best beaches
What's Included
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We can pick you up from your hotel or villa anywhere in Crete.
Itinerary
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Elafonissi Beach
7 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 35 reviews
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Angela was an amazing tour guide she went over and above She had lots of knowledge on the surrounding area and always made sure we were having a great experience Definitely recommend 10/10
The guide was great and the beach was pretty cool but not as pink as I expected. Villages along the way were a bit scenic
George was fabulous, he loves his island and so do we now.
He brought some of his grapes to share with us and they were so good.
The beach was beautiful and we got to spend 3 hours at it before we returned to our cruise ship.
Hope to come back again!
Wonderful! We had a great trip that was insightful, well planned and kid friendly! We had 3 young kids and appreciated getting good car seats for them and loved that we got options about the locations and flexibility with time. We also got to use their umbrellas for the beach and a bag of snacks and drinks. 10/10 recommend!
Great experience. We did last minute booking and it was accepted . During the trip our driver shared with us very interesting information and did great recommendations. We absolutely recommend this experience if you are visiting Crete.
Our driver was fantastic. Vaggelio not only took us to the beach but also a local swimming spot as well as the old olive museum. I cannot say enough good things about this tour and our driver.
George went out of his way to pick us up when our cruise ship changed ports. He gave us a number of options and we had an amazing day! We decided Falassarna beach we right given the heat, our time table, and everything we wanted to do. It was truly the most beautiful beach we have EVER been to. No bugs, no birds, nothing annoying, just clear beautiful water. We jumped in the waves like kids. When we texted we wanted to stay longer, he said no problem. Then he took us to see Chania and a panoramic view before getting us back to our ship in time. We loved the island information George gave. We can’t wait to return to Crete and spend more time thanks to this one day we had!
The trip was incredible. Angela, our tour guide, was fantastic. She’s genuine and authentic, delivering exceptional service with a cheerful and friendly demeanour. The drive with her was thoroughly enjoyable. She’s also a safe driver and the van was comfortable with great air conditioning. The trip exceeded expectations and she even added two secret locations: a hidden beach and one of the world’s oldest olive trees.
Amazing experience! Angela was the best—knowledgeable, accommodating, with wonderful surprises along the way!
Stunning beach, warm water, perfectly safe for kids, knee deep water in places. Absolutely worth the trip.
Our driver Angela was wonderful! She drove us to the beach, the oldest olive tree and old town! She was friendly, early to the port and a great driver! Thank you Angela!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words about our driver !! We appreciate it and we will be glad to see you again!!
Angela was a wonderful driver and tour guide. We had good conversations and she educated us on a variety of things regarding Crete and the area we were traveling. We did not enjoy the beach. There is very little pink sand, very crowded and mini sand storm due to the wind. Not worth the trip. However, Angela wanted us to have a good time so she offered other swimming spots, a view of the monastery, an opportunity to climb to a well known cave and taste/buy honey at a local stand. I would recommend taking in the scenic drive with Angela as your guide and participating in other activities other than the beach.
We were unable to go to Elafonissi due to road construction and our requirement to get back to our ship on time. This tour operator offered another beach experience, which was beautiful. Our experience is that this man is a person of integrity. His driver was professional and very kind. We would recommend this operator to other travelers.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We would like to thank you for trusting us.We are delighted that our company's driver provided you with a wonderful experience.
We would be very happy to serve you again and take you to beautiful places on our island.
Our tour guide had generations come from the island. He was passionate and directed use to the right activities. We had a wonderful time
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy you had a wonderful time in Crete. It was a pleasure being your guide, and I hope to see you again on your next visit to our beautiful island. Safe travels!
Best beach experience, warm water, pink sand and secret carve, then end with Venetian harbor at Chania. Our guide even prepare the picnic lunch for us.
Four of us booked this excursion from the cruise port, and had a great time. Our guide was easy to meet right after exiting the cruise port, and the van was comfortable. At our driver’s suggestion, instead of visiting Elafonissi, we instead opted to visit Falassarna Beach, which was (we understand) far less crowded and where we could count on having umbrellas and lounge chairs without having to fight the summer crowds. I believe this was the right choice, and the beach we wound up with had affordable chairs (7 Euros each) and relatively inexpensive, tasty Greek food options that could be ordered from your beach chair. All in all, Falassarna was beautiful, the drive was easy, and our driver/guide was great.
Two small points that didn’t detract from our trip at all, but are worth mentioning: (1) I don’t think paddleboarding was an option, and instead we were offered snorkeling equipment. Not an issue for us because we were more interested in relaxing and swimming than paddleboarding. (2) The tour is “private” in that you aren’t taking any public transportation, but you should anticipate that another group may also be on your tour with you. Not a complaint, just an observation.
This was a magical day at the beach! Highly recommend! The guide is so kind, helpful and accommodating.
Beautiful tour. Fast and pleasant drive to Elafonisi with a stop to the St.Sofia cave. Our hists were very friendly and we had a nice time together.
You should mind that due to the restrictions related to the ecological protection of the area, the sunbeds are now a bit far from the deep water. But it is still a fantastic place to visit.
Elafonissi Beach is pretty, but the sand is not nearly as pink as advertised and there is a fairly long walk down to the beach from the parking lot. Also, SUPs are no longer available, and that was one of the main reasons we chose this excursion. Umbrellas and chairs are available. But at an additional cost. the other hand, our guide was accommodating and was willing to go out of his way. The scenery on the way to the beach was beautiful!
The trip was wonderful. Even thougb the weather wasn't great, George was wonderful in making sure that we made the most of the good weather and the time we we had. Also took us to a fantastic restaurant, where we had the best Cretan salad and the lamb just melted on the tongue!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind words. I hope to see you again in our beauntiful island.
I would highly recommend this excursion. I went with my husband and my daughter and it was great experience. Giorgos is very friendly. The van was spacious and comfortable. We liked it so much that we scheduled him for a second day excursion. On the second day, he brought his wife and took us to a very nice beach, left us in a nearby city to explore and then took us to a local restaurant that treated us like family. His wife even got us local tea to take back home and a local dessert for us to try. If you are visiting this area, you have to give them a call. They also have an apartment to rent, do airport transfers, and even car rentals.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
You are very kind. Thank you for your beautiful words and we hope to see all of you again!
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