Elafonisi Beach Private Tour (Price Per Group Of 6)

Spent the last week with Petros touring western Crete. Was our first time to the region and was able to see and experience more in a relative short period of time then we have in any of our other trips. He was able to guide us to the proper beach areas and restaurants. They have the timing dialed with logistics so traffic was avoided on the drive to and from the beach along with having most secluded area to enjoy the beach. A highly recommended this company. Very knowledgeable of the area and has the ability to provide suggestions to the guests that fits their personality. Love the private experience and the value they delivered for us. Can't wait to come back and book with these guys again.

Stella was wonderful! She picked us up right on time and took us to Elafonisi beach which was beautiful! She did a great job getting us there early before it go too crowded. We bought chairs with umbrellas and enjoyed the day. We walked back to the vehicle where she took us to a local restaurant in Crete that had amazing food! We loved getting to experience a local meal before getting back on our cruise ship! Would 100% book with her again!!

Peter is an excellent guide. His English is top notch. He is very enthusiastic. The beach was lovely and an excellent “hike” to the chapel on the hill beyond the beach. Lunch was very tasty and reasonably priced.

Tsampas took us on an amazing excursion to Elafonisi Beach. The ride through the Cretan countryside was breathtaking, and Tsampas expertly navigated the twisting roads while narrating our surroundings. He got us there ahead of the buses and crowds so we enjoyed a bit of time feeling like we were the only ones on the beach. Elafonisi Beach is a must see. Crystal clear blue and green waters with beautiful sand beaches tinged with pink sand and rugged coastline. We didn’t think the trip could get better, but then Tsampas took us to a picturesque restaurant with such delicious food! Tsampas explained the dishes and pointed out the local ones so we truly had an authentic experience. Tsampas is a fun, friendly, expert tour guide who got us back to our ship in plenty of time. A+ trip that I highly recommend! Thank you, Tsampas!

Stella was lovely and very accommodating. Her driving skills were fantastic! She took us to an excellent restaurant for lunch.

We visited Elafonisi Beach With George and quite honest we did not expect the Cretan countryside roads to be that narrow, winding and adventurous. Luckily George, except being an exceptional person to be with, patient and very conversational, he did a great job taking us down there and bringing us back! Thank you George!

Our tour of Crete with George was absolutely perfect! From the moment he picked us up in a comfortable, air-conditioned van, we knew we were in great hands. George, who was born and raised on the island, has an incredible wealth of knowledge about Crete and shared fascinating stories and history along the way. His English was excellent, and he was so friendly and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The highlight, of course, was the drive out to stunning Elafonisi Beach — one of the most gorgeous places we’ve ever seen. You will need to bring your own towels and a change of clothes is recommended as well. George let us relax and spend as much time as we wanted there before taking us to a small local restaurant for lunch. He introduced us to authentic Cretan dishes and shared the background of the island’s culinary traditions, which made the meal even more special. This tour was the perfect mix of natural beauty, local culture, and warm hospitality. Highly recommend booking with George — he made our Crete experience unforgettable.

My experience with Petros was amazing! He was kind punctual helpful friendly and knowledgeable. He was a great gentleman. He made sure we had everything we needed. He and his brother are 5 star guys!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great experience with Sofia! Elafonisi Beach did not disappoint! Very lovely, relaxing and beautiful day! Left early to avoid crowds, so smart! Stops along the way for breaks, souvenirs, local sights. Lunch at a traditional Greek family restaurant was delicious. Shout out to Sofia, thank you again, a highlight of our trip, thanks to you!

Our trip was fantastic and our guide, George, was the best! George knows everything about the entire island and he was excellent at sharing and teaching us. Our trip was priceless and would highly recommend him.

Our tour guide Sofia was very obliging and stopped at many places of interest along the way to Elafonisi Beach. There we were given free time to relax & explore parts of this beautiful beach after which we were driven back to Chania to have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy more free time to explore the old town. Her English was very good and she shared her local knowledge and love for Chania with us.

We went to Elafonisi Beach with one of the company's main guides Sofia! Sofia had everything planned from us, made sure we stopped when we needed to and took some pictures inside a gorge and then took us to one of the best beaches we have seen (and we have travelled a lot) Elafonisi! Absolutely marvellous our kids completely loved it! In the end we stopped at a village restaurant where we had a fantastic lunch!! Thanks to Sofia, she made our day trip as our best day in the island we had!!

An absolutely amazing tour with one of the best beaches we visited in the world! Absolutely fascinating, the beach, the scenery and to end with the village restaurant!

Had a very nice day travelling to Elafonisi beach with our guide. She did a job making sure we were comfortable and traveled safely back and forth. We had 3 sets of chairs and umbrellas waiting for us in a prime location on the Beach given her set up. Elafonisi beach was one of the nicest I have seen, with shallow blue water. On the way back we stopped small restaurant and had the most amazing goat with olive oil.

We had a great time on this tour. Sofia was our guide and she was very responsive. Unfortunately for us, Elafonisi was SUPER windy when we went so we were only able to stay for a little while, and unfortunately the system they have there does not provide notice of weather/wind conditions. Sofia was able to pivot and took us to Agia Marina which was a very nice beach, and then took us to a nice restaurant as well (at our cost, of course). She then was nice enough to drive us to a supermarket as we needed to pick up groceries and then drive us home. All in all, it was a successful tour given the circumstances. Sofia was very nice, accommodating and spent the time after the tour to send us a ton of recommendations for restaurants and other things to do and see in our area.

Hello, we were on a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea. We had a 12 hour stop in Crete. Our choice was the Elafonisi Beach. I have been to beaches around the world, clearly this is my new #1 i will compare to all others. Absolutely perfect for families, couples and friends. While most of the pink beach is now gone you can see it especially at the sand bar area in the middle of the water. It is a 90+ min ride from Cruise Port. Fortunately our awesome tour guide Sophia was able to call ahead and get us sun beds with two umbrellas. The place fills up by 9 AM. That said you can buy umbrellas there as you walk down or bring them along cheaper in the town before. The water is the clearest I have ever seen for salt water, no algae. The beach is huge and you can walk out a great distance before reaching 5 feet, ideal for those who like to paddle out and talk and families with little kids. There is lots of beach to hike not feel crowded. We stayed 4 hours which was probably plenty for us. The trip to and from the beach was amazing our guide was very informative about Crete being a local who grew up there left and has come back for family life. The tour finished with an awesome lunch at local family restaurant, very affordable for families or newly weds. Food was top 3 on our extensive trip to Mediterranean. The best Moussaka and Dolmades I have ever eaten.

We had a fabulous time today. Sophia was our guide. She was very friendly and communicated well. The tour handled a last minute change to our tour group. The elafonisi beach was spectacular. The water was very clear, beach was very nice easy to walk.

This was one of the highlights of our visit to Crete. Our guide Sofia, was amazing. She was incredibly knowledgeable about this beautiful island with driving skills on winding and narrow roads rivaling any "ice road trucker". We were lucky enough to have her husband join us on the trip (two guides for the price of one). The beach was pristine with the clearest water I have ever encountered. On our way back to town we stopped at a family restaurant with fabulous home made food. Take this tour if you visit Crete, you will not regret it for a moment.

Great communication and smooth pick up it is a long drive to the beach - 2 hours over some winding roads. There is a bit of a walk to the beach over uneven paths. The beach is beautiful. Fine sand - but only a little of it is pink. The water is beautiful shades of blue turquoise and is shallow for wading. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and snacks available. The guide/driver stopped for restrooms and snacks which was very nice. Weather was windy so did not stay long as the sand was blowing. On the way back, an option for a local lunch was offered. Great accommodating guide. Nice break from sightseeing.

We did not take the trip because the vendor wanted an extra 1000 euros after our party of 12 had confirmed the price, with a Viator agent on the phone, of 848 euros and paid the fee. This issue was reported to Viator and American Express.

Took this tour in Crete lead by George. It was my husband and I with our two kids and niece. I have to start off by saying that George was an amazing tour guide and the best we’ve ever had. He explained the history of Greece and made sure we had plenty of time at each stop. He also took us to a local restaurant that was incredible. Please do not hesitate to book this tour you will not regret it! George we hope to see you again someday!

Sofia was our guide - she was so welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. We stopped at cool spots along the way to the beach that we would have never known about! Elafonisi was beautiful and we took so many photos. Sofia also recommended an incredible lunch spot that was family run - it was the best meal on our trip! We had an amazing time and would do it again!!

Amazing Beach Experience! The beach was gorgeous and we created amazing memories. Our tour guide Petros was fabulous! Petro's knowledge about the area was truly impressive! He shared fascinating facts and stories about the beach and its surroundings, enriching our visit with a deeper understanding of the local culture and history.

My husband and I had a fantastic time on this tour! Sofia and Peter were lovely and took great care of us the entire way there. We learned so much about Crete during our drive to the beach, and they kept things interesting and fun. We stopped to view Topolia gorge and there were opportunities to visit an olive oil factory and other sites. As for the beach, it was PERFECT! We fully recommend this family run business and will use them again in the future!

Excellent tour! Peter, George and Sofia are excited to show you around and will arrange a tour to exactly match whatever you are interested in. In 2 days with them, we were able to tour an olive oil factory, do a wine tasting, hike Imbros Gorge and walk along Elefonisi beach, with various stops along the way. Everything was comfortable and well organized. Many thanks to our excellent guide Sofia for never rushing us but somehow getting us to our bookings right on time! The best way to see the sights around Chania - don't even consider driving yourself! So happy we found this tour company!

Geroge was awesome! He picked us up on time and ensured that our experience was special. Elafonissi Beach was our end goal but got so much more! George was very excited to show and tell us about his beloved Crete. We made appropriate stops giving us opportunities to see villages, as well as great shopping opportunities. The beach was as expected, amazing! On the way back he had a few options for a stop for food, we chose the Goat! It was so special. I would recommend Niriis Tours to anyone!

George was a fabulous tour guide! He communicated with me from the moment I booked the tour right up to the week of to make sure we had the best experience. He suggested we leave the hotel early to beat the crowds and he was absolutely correct in that decision. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch on the way home with George and loved getting to know him!

We had a great time heading to Elafonisi. George was an excellent tour guide. Follow his advice and get there early - we were glad we did. We got there and got four chairs and umbrellas, and then, not even 15 minutes later, they were all taken up. It was terrific advice. The walk there is not that bad. I recommend following his advice and checking out the lunch place he recommends. The orange juice is not to be missed. We had a great time, though, and would highly recommend this experience.

This was one of the best tours we had in Greece! The knowledge of our guide was incredible! The weather ended up being overcast but our guide more than made up for the weather with his knowledge of Crete and Greece overall; highly recommend!

This was a really nice day trip. The weather was not in our favour and the beach was unseasonably chilly and cold so we didn't stay for long. The view is not as spectacular as Balos beach but it must be incredible on a hot, sunny day. We also had an amazing and inexpensive lunch in a small town (own expense). The guide had a very, very high proficiency in English and was very chatty and full of info and historical facts. I would definitely recommend this tour!

We had an amazing day! George was a fabulous tour guide who shared much information with us about Greek life on Crete and his personal life growing up there. We made a few stops on our way to Elafonisi beach which was beautiful. We spent time relaxing on the beach and wading out to the island. On our way back we stopped at an amazing restaurant in a small village for lunch. George helped us with the menu and made suggestions and we had a wonderful meal and we were all amazed at how good goat can taste!

Our tour guide George was amazing. With our tour occurring before tourism season really had began George happily adjusted a few aspects of our tour to give us a full Greek experience during the day of our tour. We were able to see an olive factory, take many amazing pictures as we went over the mountains to the beach, see an old Church, learn so much about the Greek people and culture along the way. We spent a little over an hour on the beach. It was amazing to see and we maybe wish we had a little longer to hike than what we did. The openness of the beach in March was so beautiful. While we couldn't swim our kids ages 19, 17, & 14 were happy to wade, explore the beach, look for shells, and take pictures of the beautiful scenery while we were there. It was an AMAZING experience that we all thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you George for sharing so much with us along the way. He helped make it a great experience for all of us.

George and Peter were super nice, me and my wife had great time , they took good care of us and gave us a lot of good information. We highly recommend that you book this experience,

Start to finish this is one of the best experiences I’ve had one traveling around the world. If you’re looking for a specialized private tour this is one of the best. Petros our guide and friend along this journey was wonderful. He pointed out not only historical facts but information that only a local could know, this made the trip extra special and personal. Petros was not only knowledgeable; but kind generous and attentive to all of our needs. Awesome experience ! Petros you rock!!!

The trip was wonderful. The views and the beach are beautiful. You don’ t feel the crowd as there is plenty of space and small pieces of Elafonisi to discover. My 3years old son refused to return;) our driver and guide was Peter- he was really helpful and open to our needs ( we traveled with kids). He told us many interesting things about the place. He also organized two baby car seats which was a great help for us:) the car was clean and comfy. We had a really good time there and I recommend this trip for families and couples😊

Loved our trip with George. The beach was amazing, but the trip with George alone was worth the price. He is so knowledgeable and pleasant - a true tour guide. He loves Crete and it made us love Crete

We stayed in old chainia town but really wanted to see the “pink sand” beach. The day we went it was a little cloudy and cold how ever George made this trip worth our wild! He brought us to two olive oil factories, and a vineyard! We had such an amazing experience! I highly recommend doing this tour! It was worth every penny!!! George is a GREAT tour guide!!!

Great experience. Drive to beach was quite exciting. George is a great tour guide. Nice mix of beach, walking, food and sight seeing.