We offer a unique Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests per 4wd vehicle, with Loungers and Lunch. It's not just a transfer to have a long day at Elafonisi beach as most of the other tours offered. It's a well designed tour keeping you unstressed. We visit the Elafonisi beach and a National Geographic Magazine's suggestion, the famous Milia Mountain Retreat, for your lunch time. We start early in the morning in order to preserve your privacy and avoid the crowded hours witch follow at Elafonisi beach. During the guided tour you will learn about life in Cretan villages, culture, history and tradition. At Elafonisi, enjoy the bright sun, swim in the crystal clear waters and sunbathe on the reserved - just for you - sunbeds. Book this - small group - authentic tour, take the chance to visit Elafonisi beach and the famous Milia Mountain Retreat having a memorable day without stress, because of your host care and our company's early reservations and services. Be a traveller!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pickup, up to 5km (3 miles) east & 25km (15 miles) west from Chania
✔ Fruits and local energy bars
✔ Liability Insurance
✔ Bottled water
✔ Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat with Cretan flavors, 1st round of wine or beer
✔ Dessert
✔ Loungers and Umbrellas at Elafonisi Beach
✔ Local drivers/hosts
✖ Gratuities & Beach Towels
Pickup Locations
1. Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
2. SanSal Boutique Hotel
3. Porto Platanias Beach Resort and Spa
4. Minoa Palace Resort
5. Domus Renier Boutique Hotel
6. Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection
7. Kydon, The Heart City Hotel
8. Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor
9. Samaria Hotel
10. Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
11. Cretan Dream Resort & Spa
12. Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
13. Avra Imperial Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up is available 3 miles (5km) east from Chania up to 15 miles (25) west.
Please write your hotel/apartment address at the window above and we will inform you about the meeting point and time.
Itinerary
1
Chania Prefecture
The west part of Crete is the most beautiful part of the island. Heading to Elafonisi beach you will see enough changes in nature's beauty. From the North part of the island where the Aegean sea is and the valley with lemon, orange, avocado and olive trees, we will be south. We will cross in driving the Topolia gorge, the 9 Cretan villages and finally will be at Elafonisi beach, at Libean sea.
Duration: 3.3333333333333 hours
2
Elafonissi Beach
At the Southwest point of Crete there is one of the most famous beaches worldwide.Explore, swim and enjoy your time.
Duration: 3 hours
3
After having an off road experience we arrive at Milia Mountain Retreat. Time stops here: there is no electricity, cozy stone houses brings us close to the philosophy “back to the basics”. The place is an authentic 17th century mountain settlement which has been transformed into an eco-friendly tourist complex, one of the top 50 worldwide choices of National Geographic magazine, concerning eco-tourism and agro-tourism. We will spend our lunch time here and you will enjoy Cretan cuisine and local wine,beer or homemade soft drinks.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Topolia Gorge
The wild scenery of Topolia gorge is worth seeing. Is a unique example of wild Cretan nature.Admire and take plenty of photos of wild landscape nature.You will have the opportunity to see local mountain goats and watch the vultures fly from their nests up to the sky.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The tour is offered with comfortable 7 seater 4wd vehicles, with AC
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• The tour is offered in private only from the tour provider (no from the brokers)
• The tour will be canceled only in case of rain and storms. You'll be offered a different date or a full refund
