Crete · PLAKIAS & DAMNONI TOURS
17 tours
Summer books out fast on this island and the good plakias & damnoni tours go first. Here are the 15 standouts, with prices, group sizes and the detail that separates them, so you can lock one in before the calendar closes.
Rethymno to Preveli, Damnoni, and Plakias with waterfalls, palm-forest river swimming, and gorge views in one long day.
“Our guide Barbara was very good! The transportation was great and on time! Would recommend x”
Heraklion day trip by boat to Preveli Palm Beach, with swims at Damnioni and Kourtaliotis Gorge springs. Guided and well-paced.
“Very interesting destinations. Frendly staff. Maybe 1/2 hour more in Retimno will be enough, because I didn't have time to see the fortress, and the town is not to litle.”
A 10-hour Crete day trip from Rethymno to Preveli Palm Beach, with gorge views, Damnoni swims, and a quick Plakias stop.
“I really loved this excursion - very well organized, by people that love what they do. Thanks also to our Guide Anastasia and drivers Janis for their amazing work - during our way to Preveli we stopped in very beautiful places that i am sure in other excursions we would not be able to stop . We departed from Rethymno and our first stop was in Spili, a pictoresque village in the center of Crete, perfect for taking pictures and a Fountain with potable Water. Then we continued our Journey - bus dropped us off in Damnoni, where we picked a táxi bus to Preveli. Preveli is magical beach, maybe…”
Snorkel to the Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfall near Plakias, Crete. Wetsuits, gear, transport, fruit snack, and a stair-heavy hike.
“This was my favorite activity in Crete and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone that is physically able. That said, I’m giving it four stars because I think critical information is left out of the description. My partner and I are of average health in our mid forties and our sons are teenagers and we completed it without much difficulty. I would not recommend this for children under 12 unless they’re strong swimmers and have no issues with heights. I would not recommend this for anyone with mobility issues or that has problems hiking long distances, climbing stairs, swimming, etc., There is hike at the beginning and end of…”
See Preveli Beach via gorge and boat, then relax in Damnoni and Plakias from Rethymno, with hotel pickup and swim time in Crete.
“Not much to say..just amazing experience overall! The weather was great and everything went well from the beginning to the end!”
Chania day trip to Damnoni and Preveli Palm Beach. Ferry ride, tropical river scenery, and time in Plakias, with guide transport.
“Very good day:) Beautiful scenery to explore. The tourist guide is so kind, an excellent professional. I highly recommend!”
Palm trees, a river-fed beach, and a Rethymno stroll. Full-day tour with hotel pickup, boat rides, and swimming time.
“I preferred Preveli, I recommend bringing water shoes and a jacket for the boat.”
Snorkel the Kourtaliotiko gorge in Crete: wetsuits, crystal spring water, waterfall views, and guided family adventure from Plakias.
“Was goed geregeld en goed georganiseerd. En Jelle was een goed gids. Ik ben nieuwsgierig naar de foto’s. Het was geweldig en fijn om mee gemaakt te hebben. Zal jullie andere ok aan raden om deze belevenis mee te maken bij jullie👍🏼🍀🙋🏻♀️”
Rock climbing at Paligremos near Plakias with guide-led routes, safe rappelling, gear and snacks included, then a beach swim.
“George! He is the best guide ever! He collected us from our hotel, took us to a wonderful spot over looking the ocean to warm up on some easy routes at a beautiful location! He had climbing shoes ready in our size for us and all the gear. We felt 100% safe, George was so encouraging, I climbed the hardest outdoor grade I’ve ever completed and part of that was due to all of his encouragement and great knowledge about the routes, and we were in shade the entire time (July)! I had mentioned we were interested in a nearby waterfall but unable to get there and he went out…”
A 9-hour Crete day trip from Rethymno to Preveli Palm Beach, Plakias, and Kourtaliotiko waterfalls, with guided stops and swim time.
“This was a fabulous day out. Our tour guide Anastasia was fantastic, really friendly and informative, and made me feel really included in the group as a solo traveller. I only wish I could go on further tours with her as a guide! This tour included an hour in Spili, a beautiful mountain village, then time in Preveli beach which is truly the most beautiful beach I have ever seen, followed finally by time in Damnoni beach. There was plenty of time to enjoy each place and I never felt like I needed to rush anything. I would highly recommend this tour, including to other solo travellers. Note that for…”
Early-morning horse ride along Plakias Beach in Crete, cantering a 1.4 km shoreline with trained horses and safety gear.
“Expérience inoubliable 🥰 Dès le départ, nous nous sommes sentis en sécurité grâce aux explications claires et à la bienveillance du moniteur. Il a tout de suite compris que j’étais un peu inquiète, et il a su me rassurer avec beaucoup de patience et de gentillesse. Mon copain, qui n’était jamais monté à cheval auparavant, a lui aussi été parfaitement accompagné et a pu profiter pleinement de la balade. Les chevaux sont calmes, bien dressés et adaptés au niveau de chacun, ce qui nous a permis de profiter du paysage incroyable sans stress. Malgré le prix un peu élevé, je recommande !”
First-time scuba intro in Plakias, Crete. Private coaching, small-group attention, equipment and transport included, about 4 hours.
“Had an amazing time! Such beautifull scenary and super nice staff, I had Bart as my instructor and he was lovely and very thorough and kind. Lunch at the tavern next to the beach costs around 6-10 eur, we don’t recommend neither the carbonara or the bolognese but the sallads and the omelets looked good but that is besides the point. After the dive you can purchase your pictures they take and those costs 19eur but in my opinion worth the prize. when we where there they offered a little discount if you paid in cash which is a plus.”
Full-day trip down southern Crete for wine tasting, Chora Sfakion village views, Plakias swim time, and the Kourtaliotiko gorge.
“We had booked 3 trips. They were all very nice. Everything worked out wonderfully. The tour guide spoke loud and clear.Auto-translated”
A 7 to 9 hour Chania day trip to Preveli Palm Beach and Damnoni, with pickup, free time at both beaches, and a boat link.
“Never got there. Brought to beach to wait for boat. Never arrived after 2 hour wait Beach was rough and dangerous. Skipper of boat should have known about tides, etc…. After 2 hour wait bus took us to a back-up place for 2 hours. Nothing to do at this village. We did get our $20 boat ticket back and $5 for inconvenience”
South Rethymno day trip with Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli monastery and palms, Plakias, Argiroupoli waterfalls, Lake Kournas.
“Good organization, but the tour description does not match the actual route, which I found very disappointing”
