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From Rethymno: Day Trip to Preveli Beach & Damnoni Beach

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Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
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From Rethymno: Day Trip to Preveli Beach & Damnoni Beach

Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
4.4  / 5
237 reviews

From US$ 29.84 per person

Get an introduction to some of the best beaches on the south coast of Crete. Travel on a guided day trip to Plakias and Preveli Beach, and venture through the island's palm forests.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 9 - 11 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, Hungarian, Romanian
Pickup included
Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder). No pickup is available from remote hotels (such as Grand Rimondi).

Experience

Highlights
  • Marvel at waterfalls and the springs on a short hike through a tropical forest
  • Visit the tranquil beaches on the south coast of Crete on a trip from Rethymno
  • Soak up the sun at the pristine sandy beaches of Preveli, Damnoni, and Plakias
  • Journey through the dramatic landscapes of Kourtaliotis Gorge and Kotsifou Gorge
  • Swim in the turquoise waters and get some free time to explore on your own
Full description

Discover 3 of the most famous beaches on the south coast of Crete. Travel through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge where you will stop to see the magnificent waterfalls and the springs of the river Preveli that flow inside the gorge and which result in the river at Preveli Beach.

The first stop in the south is at the sandy beach Damnoni, where the boat is waiting to take you to Palm Beach Preveli at the south-end of Kourtaliotis Gorge, at the mouth of the river Preveli.

Enjoy some time for a splendid swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, sunbathe and relax, and embark on a short hike through the tropical forest. Visit the south of Crete and stop at the viewpoint above where you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking view and take some fantastic pictures.

Hop on the boat to take you to Preveli, a unique mixture of the sandy beach and the green river which is flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings. Here you will have time to enjoy the refreshing Libyan sea and the Cretan Sun. Continue to the sandy beach of Damnoni, where the boat is waiting to take you to Palm Beach Preveli at the south-end of Kourtaliotis Gorge, at the mouth of the river Preveli.

Enjoy some time for a splendid swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, sunbathe and relax, and embark on a short hike through the tropical forest. Hop back on the boat and return back to the sandy beach of Damnoni. The next stop is the small resort Plakias, situated in a natural bay. Here you can have lunch, go for another swim or do some shopping. We will take another road to return to Rethymno, driving through the impressive Kotsifou Gorge.

Includes
  • Bus ticket Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets
  • Guide English German
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Atsipopoulo)
  • Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (€10)
  • Pickup from remote hotels (such as the Grand Rimondi)
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

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  • You will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email from the activity provider. Please make sure to check your spam folder

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 237 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Excellent trip! The views and locations we travelled to were stunning. Plenty of time is given to explore at each stop. Only minor gripe is that the itinerary was different to the one advertised. Instead of going to Plakias we were taken to Spili, which was still a beautiful place and not at all a town I would have expected to see in Crete so a pleasant surprise. Guide and driver were excellent and I would highly recommend this tour.

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July 12, 2023

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Jamie – United KingdomVerified booking

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We were collected on time, staff were very friendly. We managed to reach destinations in timely manners and translation throughout was suburb. Some historic information on the journey was also appreciated. Due to certain restrictions with weather, we were given options to still enjoy our trip. We were out for the whole day and returned back to our hotel in time for dinner. We would highly recommend this trip to others, prepare yourself for walking, relaxation and a great experience. Thank you so much for today, all the best.

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May 17, 2023

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Chris – United KingdomVerified booking

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Was really beautiful. We couldn't use the boat because of strong winds but we got the option to either walk 20min to Preveli or go with the coach to the other beach. It was still worth it to visit Preveli. It is confusing because the name on the coach is not the exact same as on the booking details. Just ask for your name as soon as a coach comes. Is the easiest.

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July 24, 2022

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Linda – SwitzerlandVerified booking

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