Elafonisi Tour from Rethymnon 2025

Elafonisi tour from Rethymnon 2025 – English Guide on bus

DAY: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Guide: YES (English )

THE TOUR PRICE FOR PICKUPS FROM PANORMOS IS 40 EUROS

Elafonisi tour from Rethymnon starts at 07:10 from Panormo, 08:00 from Rethymnon center, and 08:30 from Georgioupolis. After a 2 hours ride along the north coast, we turn southwest to the land of Inahorion! The route to Elafonisi is very interesting since you have the opportunity to see traditional villages, Topolia gorge, and the wild beauty of southwestern Crete while approaching the beach.

Elafonisi tour from Rethymnon is the second most popular tour after the Balos tour!

PICKUP LIST for ELAFONISI FROM RETHYMNON TOUR

PANORMO 07:10, SKALETA – SFAKAKI 07:20, PHGIANOS KAMPOS 07:25, ADELIANOS KAMPOS 07:30, PLATANIAS 07:35, MISSIRIA 07:40, PERIVOLIA 07:45, KALLITHEA 07:50, RETHYMNON CENTER 08:00, KOUMBES 08:05, ATSIPOPOULO 08:10, EPISKOPI N.R. 08:15, KAVROS O8:20, GEORGIOUPOLI 08:30.

Elafonisi information

Elafonisi is a small island about 200 meters offshore, in west Crete, 75 km southwest of Chania. Between the island and the shore, there is a shallow lagoon, a natural pool about 1 meter deep. The color of the sea around the island is crystal clear turquoise. The sand is white and pink and while being there you feel like you are at an exotic paradise place of spectacular beauty! It is one of the best beaches in the world with thousands of visitors every day.

Elafonisi island is a protected area from Natura where you can also find white lilies, cedar trees, and rare species of birds and animals. At Elafonisi beach you will find canteens with fast food and cold drinks, umbrellas and sunbeds, chemical toilets, showers, lifeguards, and water sports activities. Also, kiosks sell traditional products, the beach staff, and handmade jewelry.

ITINERARY                                                  

1. 07:00 – 08:30: PICKUPS
2. 10:00 – 11:00: COFFEE STOP IN TRADITIONAL VILLAGE
3. 12:15 – 15:45: ELAFONISI BEACH
4. 16:30 – 17:00: COFEE/LUNCH STOP IN ELOS VILLAGE
5. 18:30 BACK TO GEORGIOUPOLIS, 19:00 BACK TO RETHYMNON, 19:30 BACK TO PANORMO

USEFUL TIPS

1. At Elafonisi beach there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, canteens with fast food and cold drinks, chemical toilets and showers, water sports kiosks, a traditional products kiosk and a mini market.
2. If you walk to the island of Elafonisi make sure you have water and sun cream. There are no umbrellas or kiosks at the island.
3. Make sure you use high-protection sun cream and a hat.

CANCELLATION

We kindly request you cancel your bookings at least 24 hours before each tour! That way we can sell your seats to other people interested in joining our tours!
We thank you in advance for your understanding!