Chania to Balos Beach and Lagoon

On this small-group tour, travel in a comfortable four-wheel drive vehicle to off-road locations that you wouldn’t be able to access by bus or minibus. Venture from Kaliviani village to the spectacular Balos lagoon and Falassarna beach. As an extra perk, a sunbed is reserved for you on the beach, and lunch is provided at a local restaurant with beer or wine.

Discover Crete by water with this private boat trip to Balos Lagoon. Climb aboard a boat for a scenic excursion in the Mediterranean Sea to Gramvousa Beach. Go snorkeling off the boat with provided equipment or swim and sunbathe. The itinerary and tour length can be customized according to your individual interests.

After we pick you up from various locations around Chania we will drive through West Crete until we reach the Kissamos port. After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. On top of a steep rock on the highest point of the island, lays the Venetian castle built during the late 16th century. You will have plenty of time to explore the island and swim in its coast before we board the boat that will take us to the Balos lagoon. Fantastic azure waters fill the lagoon creating an rare amalgamation of serenity and ild natural beauty. At around 16:30 we will board the boat back to the port of Kissamos and eventually return by bus to the designated spots you were picked up from.

You will enjoy a private Safari tour to 2 of the best beaches in Crete with a comfortable and airconditioned Jeep while skipping the hustle and the overpopulation of the boat. Customize the tour based entirely on your own preference.

Popular for the Venetian castle and turquoise warm and shallow waters and white sand beach, Gramvousa & Balos full-day cruise is a major hotspot for visitors to Crete. On this tour, all these amazing elements come together to create a heavenly landscape!

Spend a wonderful sunny day at the amazing Balos & Gramvoussa islands, known as the Cretan Caribbean!

Set out on a safari road trip in Crete with this full-day private tour to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Peninsula. Get picked up at your hotel and admire views during the drive to Balos Lagoon. Visit a cove with a white sand beach and go swimming in the turquoise waters. Relax over a traditional Cretan lunch complete with wine. The itinerary can be customized according to your interests.

Set sail and explore the beauty of Crete and its nearby islands with this private boat trip. Starting in Chania, head towards Balos in a private vessel with experienced skippers to take care of driving the boat, so you can focus on the sightseeing. Along the way, pass by Gramvousa Fortress, Balos Lagoon, and one of Crete's most beautiful beaches. Conveniently, snacks and alcoholic drinks are included.

Join this 12-hour day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. While there, take time to explore the local castle, then head over to Balos Lagoon. Swim and relax at the lagoon with your group before heading back to Rethimno. The island of Gramvousa is associated with the struggle to liberate Crete from the Ottoman occupation. Three thousand revolutionaries used the island as their shelter for 3 years. To solve the problem of food scarcity, they took to piracy. Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Built 137m above sea level on this rocky island, it is one of the most impressive castles in Crete.

An intriguing history surrounding by azure waters! This is an opportunity to see the rare geological formations of the Western coast of Crete, combined with a visit to the island of Gramvousa, famous for its pirate castle and the lagoon of Balos across from it.

We travel by bus from Rethymno to the outskirts of Chania and the port of Kastelli. A boat will be waiting to take us to the island of Gramvousa and the beautiful lagoon of Balos. When sailing you will have the chance to see a large cave, which is thought to be an ancient shipyard. At the end of the bay, you will see an impressive geological phenomenon. In Gramvousa you will see a rusty shipwreck. This is “Dimitrios P”, a motor ship that sank in 1968. From the Venetian fort on the island of Gramvousa there is a breathtaking view over Balos. The boat continues to Balos (or the other way around depending on the itinerary). This exotic beach-lagoon and rare natural monument is situated between the Gramvousa peninsula and Cape Tigani. The boat is open to enter at all times and the self-service bar is open throughout the cruise, offering Cretan traditional delicacies and other dishes. Don’t forget your swimwear for our stay in the white/pink coral sanded lagoon of Balos.

The premise of getting lost in Crete is simple. We will get you ‘lost’ in one of the world’s most spectacular and awe-inspiring seascapes. Wild but with a soft heart. Hosting a palate of ever-changing blues. Perfectly mixing fossilized pink shells with soft white sands. And teeming with extraordinary wildlife. Balos Laguna is an unforgettable must. The ultimate experience is to discover this Great Cretan Seascape on your own relaxation rhythm without being bonded to ferryboats. Let us take you along the off-road route of Gramvousa Peninsula. When the road ends, prepare to hike down to the mountainside until you reach the paradise of Balos Lagoon. Now imagine yourself basking in the warm waters of heaven on earth. Not to mention how much your Instagram feed will be thanking you. This is your Balos escape. Dreamed by you, planned by us.

The boat departs from Kissamos Port and sails for about an hour in the bay, against a stunning backdrop of steep cliffs and rocks, incredible secluded beaches and the infinite blue. At the end of the bay, the boat will sail between Gramvousa Island and Cape Vouxa. The boat shall arrive at the small port of Gramvousa, where you shall stay for about 2 hours. The highest point on the island, atop a steep rock, at an altitude of 137 mtrs, is dominated by the famous castle of Gramvousa. You may also swim in the area next to the Church of Agioi Apostoloi, stay on the ship to relax or have some fun on the water slide.After a 2hr stop on Gramvousa, the boat will depart for the Balos Lagoon, which will be reached after approximately 20 min. You can swim in the lukewarm, turquoise blue waters, relax on the pink sandy beach or admire the natural beauty, the rocks and the cliffs rising above you. You will have the chance to stay in this paradise for about 3 hrs.