Private Off-Road Tour to Balos Beach

Highlights

Visit Balos beach by car
Adventurous off-road experience
Incredible natural landscapes & sea views
Magnificent panoramic view of the lagoon
Swim to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

Summary

Discover Balos Lagoon in a private off-road safari. Enjoy stunning views, a guided 4x4 ride, and a scenic hike to the beach. Swim, relax, and explore for two hours before returning via the North coastline. A lunch package and water are included!

Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Commentary

English

Why take this tour?

Experience Balos Lagoon in comfort and privacy with this exclusive safari tour. Skip the ferry schedule and enjoy a scenic off-road journey through Northwestern Crete. Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle, sharing local insights and breathtaking views along the way. After passing Kissamos, we’ll drive off-road to a spectacular viewpoint above Balos. From there, a 30-40 minute hike takes you down to the lagoon, where you’ll have two hours to swim, relax, and explore.
Capture stunning photos on your return hike before heading back via the scenic North coastline. A lunch package and bottled water are provided, ensuring a seamless and refreshing experience. This premium adventure blends nature, exploration, and Greek hospitality for an unforgettable day at Balos Lagoon.

What’s included?

Free hotel pick up and drop off
Premium off-road vehicles
Multilingual escort-drivers
Lunch box & bottled water
Liability Insurance and local taxes
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Towels or cost for sunbeds

Things to know

Before you book

This tour starts from Chania
Free hotel pick up and drop off
Liability Insurance and local taxes

Before you go

Children must always be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Alcohol tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years old

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Pick up - drop off is only for Chania region, Not Rethimnon, Heraklion and Lasithi. If someone stays in the other regions of Crete and wants to participate in this tour has to drive with his own car or bus to meet us in Chania city center and start the tour or we arrange the transportation to Chania at an extra cost.

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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