Elafonissi Beach Tour: Pink Sand and Turquoise Waters

Discover Crete’s wonders on a private family tour to Agia Sofia Cave and Elafonissi Beach. Swim, hike, and relax in stunning natural beauty.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Agia Sofia Cave - Agia Sofia Cave, also known as Agia Sofia Cave Chania, is a fascinating natural wonder located near the village of Topolia in the region of Chania on the Greek island of Crete. This remarkable cave has gained significant attention for its unique geological formations and historical significance.
    The Agia Sofia Cave is situated in…
What's Included
  • Luxury Car with Air-Conditioner
  • Flexible Stops – Possible Diversions / Alterations according to your needs
  • Bottled Water
  • Beach umbrella
  • Pick-up/Drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Sunbeds Fee at the Beach - EUR 10
  • Lunch/ Drinks at the private tour stops
Additional Information

Guests will be picked up from their hotel at 9:00 am, with a planned stop for coffee at Topolia Village along the way.
Experience the captivating natural wonder of Agia Sofia Cave, situated near Topolia village in the Chania region on Crete, Greece. This extraordinary cave is renowned for its distinctive geological formations and historical importance….

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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Olympia
Aug 13, 2025
αιωνία η μνήμη - Younis was one of the most accommodating, friendly, and caring tour guides I've ever had the privilege of meeting. He was so considerate to my mother and gave so much insight and history about Crete and its culture. Moreover, he took the time to share a part of what he also loves about this magical island. I am immensely thankful for the hospitality and thoughtfulness that was offered to us. Crete is in my heart forever.
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Sasha_d
Jul 24, 2025
awesome day with Yiannis P! highly recommend - Yiannis Pantelakis was our tour guide and extremely friendly and we had very interesting conversations with entire family both to and from our destination!!! learned about local culture along the way!! Yiannis was very generous with his time as well as we lost track of time at the beach and he still ensured we stopped at the caves and offered us time to take pictures along the scenic route. extremely appreciated as really felt like we were being given a tour by a cousin with family-level attention. Gave my teenagers great advice on where to hit the pubs and clubs. Communicate via WhatsApp day before was appreciated. Provided sun umbrellas and some water and ensured we knew to bring our beach towels. thank you +++ for a great day Yiannis!! Dubrovsky family (sasha, sandie, joshua, zachary and nathaniel).
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Munendra_s
Jul 23, 2025
Very good trip tour was... - Very good trip tour was very comfortable It was very wonderful place I highly recommend it specially for beach lovers
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Denise_a
Jun 23, 2025
An enjoyable day in Crete! - The tour guide was flexible and worked with us as to what we would like to do. He offered umbrellas for the beach and explained the beautiful countryside of Crete as we went along. The cave Agia Sofia was amazing. Loved the Greek lunch at a quaint tavern! Delicious
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Sean_g
Jun 19, 2025
A must do - Was the best experience!! Our Driver/Tour guide Giannis was amazing and the best. He was knowledgeable and let us customize our day the way we wanted it. Such a great time and would recommend for families or couples!
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Q4758wdchristinas
Jun 17, 2025
Great day to beach - Michail was prompt and drove us to the Agia cave where we hiked up and then had a snack before continuing on to the beach. He was kind enough to provide us with an umbrella and told us some different options for food/restrooms if necessary. We met back at the agreed upon time to travel back to our hotel. It was great to not have to worry about renting a car or taking the public bus.
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Patricia_f
Jun 17, 2025
Great experience - Yanis was an amazing guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke fluent English. He was very engaging and personable.
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Erinc610
Jun 6, 2025
Best tour guide!! - Our driver John (Yannis, sp?) was amazing and gave us lots of interesting information about the area and took us to an amazing taverna at the end of the tour where we ate the best gyros of our lives. Something to note- the 257 step hike up to Agia Sofia and the 0.5 mile walk to the beach from the parking lot were quite strenuous. My 70+ parents were with us and made it ok but they are in quite good shape. Elafonissi and the cave were quite beautiful!
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Kasaundrad
Jun 1, 2025
Great! - We had a great time. Our guide was funny and personable. Great driver easy to talk to and spend time with- he was a safe driver and came prepared with the beach essentials. He gave great recommendations and suggestions.
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Coriann_c
Jul 28, 2025
Disappointing and Stressful Tour Experience - We booked the “All Day Private Family Tour to Elafonisi Beach & Agia Sofia” through JMP Chania Tours & Private Transfers, hoping for a comfortable and memorable day exploring Crete with our multigenerational family (including a senior with a walker). Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations. Our guide (I think was Giannis, though I don't recall for sure if that was his name) was late meeting us at the Port of Souda, leaving us waiting in the hot sun while all other tour groups departed. When he did arrive, he did not meet us at the designated area like other guides, but stood well beyond the port gate, requiring our group—including my mother with limited mobility—to walk a considerable and difficult distance. We were surprised to find a small hybrid vehicle awaiting us, which was extremely cramped for our group of six. Once on the road, the situation worsened. The guide played loud pop and techno music at an uncomfortable volume and drove aggressively—tailgating other vehicles and weaving through traffic—which left our group silent and anxious for much of the drive. Though we skipped Agia Sofia cave due to accessibility concerns, we requested a stop at an olive farm or similar local spot, which the tour description said was possible. Instead, we were taken to a small olive oil shop. While the shop had charm and the owner was kind, we were told we would be shown where the olive oil is made; instead we were taken into the small room where it is made and just left there - no explanation, no tour—just a quick sample and a purchase opportunity. It felt uninformative and transactional. Elafonisi Beach was beautiful, and we appreciated that the guide arranged a small transport vehicle to help my mother get closer to the water. This was the one bright spot in the day. The return drive was just as nerve-wracking with the same blaring music and aggressive driving. When we arrived back at the port, a security guard refused to let the guide drive us through the gate—even after he pointed out my mother’s disability. This was particularly frustrating, as we had seen other guides drive their guests directly to the ship. It left us wondering if there had been prior friction between the guide and port authorities. Overall, this tour was disappointing and uncomfortable. While Crete is stunning, we didn’t feel safe, accommodated, or well cared for by this guide. I would recommend looking elsewhere for a more professional and thoughtful tour experience, especially if traveling with elderly or mobility-impaired family members.
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From $368 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).