1.From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 450 minutes - 12 hours · from $38Our pick

From Chania, ride an air-conditioned coach to Elafonisi, Crete’s famed pink sand beach, with Topolia Gorge views and guided stops.

“Mona & George were beyond gracious, hospitable, timely, informational and patient. Elafonisi is very beautiful in October. Two lounges could be rented for the whole day for €20. An inexpensive beer is less than four euros and an ice cream is four euros. The beach is very beautiful although I wouldn't call it pink. The water is of a variety of blues but always clear.”

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2.From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 989 reviews · 11 hours · from $31

Elafonissi pink sand beach day trip from Rethymno. Air-conditioned bus, guided stops, and hours of turquoise water time.

“It was very good, pick up, on time , from hotel. Good guide , good English , good knowledge . Good driver . We had an over all good day. Beach was beautiful although a bit crowded but that was to be expected this time of year. We found hidden spots that were less crowded . Good with a couple of stops on the way as it was a long drive from Rethymno.”

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3.From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 799 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $28Best value

Pink sand, clear water, and countryside stops. From Rethymno, spend about 4 hours on Elafonisi in a guided day trip.

“Very friendly and while driving we got to know many interesting things about Crete by Stella. We had a great time and would book the tour again :)”

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4.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Elafonissi Beach day trip from Chania with pink sand, 4 hours to swim and explore, plus a stop in Elos Village for lunch.

“The beach and island is absolutely beautiful and we did locate some of the famous pink sand (here and there). Our young driver was very skilful navigating the narrow Cretan roads and did a fantastic job at getting us safely to/from the destination. The pickup from a pre-determined location was on time and our guide made every effort to make sure everyone was happy. Please note the activity offers many pick-up locations, however not necessarily from Your hotel, so you may need to travel to a pre-determined spot. The bus itself was a little cramped (I measure about 5'6" or 176cm) and my knees where against the seat in front…”

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5.From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · 13 hours · from $64

Elafonisi Beach day tour from Heraklion, with pickup and an air-conditioned coach, plus 4.5 hours at pink-sand Elafonisi.

“BEST TRIP EVER !!! At first we were hesitating due to length of the journey but it was so worth it !! Driver picked us up on time outside our hotel. 4 hours journey, mid stopped for 20 mins was very nice. The guide lady explained the island very well. We spent 4+ hours on the island, so beautiful and warm. And on the way back was very fast ! Really enjoyed thank you.”

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6.Chania: Elafonisi Bus Trip with Free Time and Stop in Elos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 512 reviews · from $31

Chania to Elafonisi by air-conditioned bus with 4 hours of pink-sand beach time and a stop in Elos village.

“The beach was gorgerous. On the way we stopped at a family owned honey business before heading off to the beach. Definitely go earlr! on the way back the food at the restaurant was amazing. Few sunbeds but it wasnt a really necessary unkess you want to soend time tanning. We went mostly snorkelling watching fishes in the ocean behind the mountains. The water is super clearn and a had a stripe of pink sand! Theres enough cafe, toilets etc.”

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7.Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $33

Pink sand, a cave stop, and a long Crete bus ride from Chania. Get 4 hours at Elafonissi with A/C and guided stops.

“The beach was beautiful, but very crowded. This is worth noting. Its not like the pictures, ie secluded and serene. Its also a decent walk from bus stop to the beach so elderly may struggle. The bus trip itself too a very long time. Its 4-5 hours in transit, so you are really only at the beach for 4 hours. The bus goes all over the place picking people up. We would have happily paid double the ticket to go direct. The bus was air conditioned and comfortable. There is a major rest stop both ways, which is nice. Fair warning the road to the beach is winding and high…”

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8.Chania: Elafonisi Beach Day Trip with Elos Stop and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · from $32

A long day from Chania to Elafonisi’s pink sand, with coach comfort, guided stops, and a traditional Elos lunch break.

“What a great trip this was! Daphne was such an amazing tour guide. She shared so many cool and interesting facts along the way - from the olive trees, the animals, the food and the traditions. Would 100% recommend this tour. There are a few tricky roads to navigate that would be better taken by someone as experienced as our coach driver. Felt we were in the safest hands. The restaurant we stopped off at for lunch - Kamares - was absolutely incredible! It was one of my favourite places to eat on the whole island. You must go!”

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9.Elafonisi & Falasarna Small Group Tour from Chania w/snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $127Top rated

Small-group trip from Chania to Elafonisi and Falasarna, plus Vouves ancient olive tree. Air-conditioned bus, snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi.

“Christine was the best tour guide and this was such a great tour, seeing two of the most amazing beaches and then seeing the oldest olive tree in the world. I highly recommend this tour”

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10.From Rethymno & Chania: Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 202 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $31

Bus day trip from Chania to Elafonissi, with Topolia Gorge drive, 4 hours on pink sand, and a Natura 2000 island walk.

“Great trip - we took our 11 month old daughter so it is baby friendly (but not pram friendly so do not bring a pram - also bring something warm like a cardigan for baby for the stop off in the mountains as it’s so cold there)”

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11.From Chania: Elafonisi and Falasarna Guided Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 10 - 10.5 hours · from $123

Chania day trip to Elafonisi pink sand, Falasarna turquoise water, and Vouves olive tree, with drinks and snack box included.

“Our trip with SeaByBus was simply amazing! From the first moment we felt welcomed and cared for. Christine made the whole day special with her warm personality, enthusiasm, and attention to every detail. A big thank you also to Kostas, our driver, who was always making sure everything was fine and drove us safely and comfortably throughout the tour. We absolutely loved the visits to Elafonisi, Falasarna, and Vouves – a perfect mix of stunning beaches and local culture. Traveling with a little child can sometimes be stressful, but with SeaByBus it was easy and enjoyable. We would definitely choose them again and highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting…”

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12.Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania with stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $42

Elafonisi pink-sand beach day trip from Chania with hotel pickup and a stop in Elos chestnut village, plus optional Agia Sofia cave.

“Great excursion, tour guide was helpful and provided great info on Crete geography along the way. Driver took the winding roads like a champ!”

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13.Georgioupolis Area: Full-Day Bus Trip to Elafonisi Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 11 hours · from $40

Bus day trip from Georgioupolis to Elafonisi, Crete. Pink sand, shallow turquoise water, scenic village stops, and beach time.

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14.Elafonisi & Milia Mountain – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $199

Beat Elafonisi crowds early by jeep, relax on reserved loungers, then slow down at Milia Mountain Retreat with Cretan lunch and views.

“Absolutely fabulous. The car was great, Nikolas was absolutely wonderful and everything was as advertised. We loved not only enjoying the beautiful beach but having chairs ready for us and in the front! Then the meal and experience at Mila Mountian were above and beyond. One of the best meals of our life. I can’t recommend this trip or Nikolas more!”

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15.Full-Day Private Custom Tour to Elafonisi the Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $441

Private Crete day trip from Chania to pink sand Elafonisi, plus Agia Sofia Cave, Kedrodasos beach, and a Cretan village lunch.

“Fantastic trip with Leonides and brother Jordan .Travelled to Falassarna beach and Elafonissi beach as well as Paleochora Village .Leonides gave both my husband and I a great insight into Cretan life and gave us lots of suggestions as to what to do. Everything we did Read more”

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