Elafonisi Private Tour: Explore Crete's Pink Sand Beach and Breathtaking West Coast

Experience the beauty of Crete’s west coast on a private tour. Discover the pink sand beach of Elafonisi, explore charming mountain villages, and immerse yourself in the island’s unique flora and fauna. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Agia Sofia Cave - Located in Topolia, Crete, the Agia Sofia Cave is a mesmerizing destination that beautifully combines natural splendor with historical and cultural importance. Situated within the impressive Topolia Gorge, the cave boasts stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations that create a nearly otherworldly atmosphere. Its historical…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included liability insurance and local taxes
  • USB charging sockets onboard
  • Climate-controlled vehicle for comfort
  • Flexible personal pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch (Optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a private exploration of Crete’s western shoreline. The journey commences at Falassarna beach, a place famed for its pristine waters and sandy shores. As we navigate the coastline, you’ll witness remarkable sea views, delightful hillside settlements, and scenic landscapes. Subsequently, we’ll arrive at Elafonisi, a famous island for its…

Location
Agia Sofia Cave
Eparchiaki Odos Kaloudianon-Chrisoskalitissas,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jacob_m
Jul 17, 2025
Exploring Crete and it's finests - Jordan came to pick us up from port. He was a great driver and told of so many fascinating facts. The beach was incredible, although it was super windy. We stopped by a cave that was used as a look out tour thousands of years ago. We leaned about the Orthodox Monks a d finished the day with great Greek food at a local resturant. Would definitely use this company again.
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Sofiai633
Jul 11, 2025
Leonidas Made This Tour Unforgettable - We booked the private family tour and had an absolutely incredible time! There were six of us, and it honestly couldn’t have gone better. Leonidas was our guide and he was fantastic—super attentive, fun, and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves the whole way through. This experience was a highlight of our trip and something I’ll never forget. Highly, highly recommend!
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633lilliep
Jul 4, 2025
A Perfectly Planned Day - Stunning beaches, a tasty lunch, and loads of fascinating insights about Crete—this tour truly had it all! Leonidas and Jordan were outstanding guides who made everyone feel welcome and cared for from start to finish. Everything was thoughtfully planned, and the timing at each location was just right. We’re so grateful for the experience and would recommend it without hesitation!
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Lia
Jun 23, 2025
Ellofanissi and highlights tour - Sakis was an amazing tour guide. He was kind and informative and answered all of our questions. He took us to all of the best spots on the island so that we felt like locals. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Johnathanu73
Jun 21, 2025
A Personal and Perfect Day! - From start to finish, this was truly one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. If you’re looking for a personalized private tour, this one is top-notch. Leonidas, our guide and now friend, was absolutely wonderful. He didn’t just share historical facts—he gave us insights and stories that only a local could know, which made the tour feel extra special and personal. Leonidas was incredibly knowledgeable, but also kind, generous, and fully attentive to everything we needed throughout the day. Elafonisi Beach was stunning, and the whole journey felt smooth, relaxed, and unforgettable.
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Katherinemi8179yw
Jun 19, 2025
A highlight from Crete - We had an excellent day, enjoying a couple of different beaches, a fabulous lunch and then honey and wine tasting. George was very warm and welcoming and a lovely host.
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Semsemsemsem
Jun 17, 2025
Beautiful tour, flexible and trustworthy. - We had a great tour with Jordan and Vassiliki (not sure if correct name). The company was very flexible as my sister is 80. We replaced regular stops with other stops that were easier to visit. It was a beautiful tour. Planning was easy with immediate responses to our E mails from Lionides. Highly recommend this company. They are very reliable.
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Rmichael_l
Jun 14, 2025
Perfect Day Along Crete’s West Coast - If you want to get away from the cruise port and experience more of the west coast of Crete this is the tour for you. In a short seven hour port stop we were able to see a honey farm, spend time at 3 different beaches and view the Agia Sofia Cave. Leonidas and his team do a great job.
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Milfordp2025
Jun 13, 2025
A Heartfelt Journey Through Crete - I just got back from an unforgettable trip to Crete, and Crete Wanderer played a huge role in making it so special. Their team was not only punctual and professional, but also incredibly warm and welcoming — it felt like traveling with friends rather than a tour company. They took the time to chat, share stories, and point out hidden spots I never would have found on my own. Their genuine love for the island came through in every interaction, and it turned a great trip into something truly meaningful. I couldn’t recommend Crete Wanderer more if you’re looking for a personal, enriching way to experience Crete.
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Kat3703
Jul 10, 2025
AVOID Crete Wanderer at ALL COSTS - DON'T book this tour! I booked a private tour months ago with Crete Wanderer as my friend and I wanted to really see the pink sand beach. It was a booking for just the two of us as we were on a cruise ship and didn't have much time to explore the island. The night before our trip the tour operator contacts me asking if we would mind joining a family of 5 from the same ship. He then offered a 25% discount which we didn't feel was enough considering this was supposed to be a private tour and now it would be a group tour so we declined this offer. He said he would pick us up from the cruise port at 9am to being our tour. On the day of our tour we waited outside for 20 minutes and finally contact the tour operator. He then sends me a note saying he had an unexpected "health" issue and was canceling our tour. We highly suspect that he just took the family of 5 because he could make more money and cancelled us, leaving us scrambling to figure out something else to do. We never got to see the pink sand beach and if I were you I would AVOID this tour operator as it was very dishonest and shady to just cancel and ditch us on the day of and only after I had to contact him. I also tried to call after he cancelled the tour and he would not pick up the phone.
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From $465 (Per Vehicle)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).