Top 7 Day Trips in Chania

1.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 10 hours · from $37Our pick

Full-day Chania trip to Elafonissi pink-sand beaches with four hours to swim, then a laid-back stop in Elos Village for optional Cretan lunch.

“A lovely day out..... The beach is stunning, with clear waters, golden pinky sand, it was perfect! (Shame we had to share it, lol). Please note: There is a 20 minute walk to reach the beach, I'm mentioning this for the elder or people with a disability especially in 30+ degrees heat.”

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2.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Chania day trip to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa with air-conditioned bus, skip-the-line boat tickets, swims, and a Venetian fortress.

“Everything was perfect! The guide was exceptional and went above and beyond her duties!”

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3.Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Elafonisi pink sand and turquoise lagoons from Chania, plus an Elos village food stop. Air-conditioned bus and guided day, about 10 hours.

“Our guide was really nice! On the way to Elafonisi she told us some facts about Crete. The breakfast spot and the late lunch were nice. Keep in mind that you have to go down a path with stones to get to the beach, but there is transportation available for those who are not able to.”

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4.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 422 reviews · 15.5 - 17.5 hours · from $58

Trek the Samaria Gorge from Heraklion area to Agia Roumeli, swim, then ferry back to Sfakia. Long day, big views.

“We had a brilliant day hiking Samaria Gorge! The travel is long from Heraklion but it's worth it. The bus is comfortable and the guide was very knowledgeable. We made plenty of stops on the way there and back for snacks & toilet breaks. There are opportunities to buy lunch on the way. I would recommend wearing hiking boots or trail shoes for the hike as it is very tough on your feet and legs. You won't be allowed entry to the gorge with sandals. The scenery is spectacular in the gorge - I especially recommend enjoying the mountain views at the very beginning and towards the end. I would…”

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5.Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Full-day boat trip from Rethymno to Gramvousa fortress and Balos Lagoon, with swimming stops, guided transfer, and timed free beach time.

“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”

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6.Full-Day Trip to Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 97 reviews · 13 hours · from $282

A 13-hour Santorini day trip from Chania with a high-speed catamaran, guided bus tour, Oia and Fira stops, plus an optional volcano boat.

“L' organizzazione è stata perfetta tutto molto curato nei particolari e attenzione verso le singole esigenze. Ovviamente se il prezzo fosse meno caro e la guida parlasse anche un po' in italiano sarebbe il top”

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7.Elafonissi: Private Beach Day Trip with SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 6 hours · from $70Top rated

Private Elafonissi day from Chania with pink sand, SUP and snorkel gear, plus fruit, juice, and van transport.

“It was my second visit to Elafonisi but my first experience with Halepa Rentals. I am so happy I chose this day trip this time. I had a great time. Giorgos, the driver and owner is the best you can find! He gave me many tips for Chania area. The mini van was very clean and seemed new. The time passed so quickly and we arrived at Elafonisi beach. Elafonisi is always a blast but with the right choice of driver is even better. I will choose George to bring me to Balos too!”

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