Private Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach: A Premium Day Trip
Overview
Explore Balos Lagoon and Falassarna on an 8-hour private tour from Chania, with your own driver and an air-conditioned vehicle. Travel overland along the Gramvousa Peninsula to enjoy the Balos viewpoint, with an optional hike down to the beach and an uphill walk back. Continue to Falassarna for swimming and relaxation. Plan the balance of walking, beach time and an optional lunch stop with your driver within the booked duration. Meals, restaurant drinks, sunbeds and umbrellas are paid separately.
What's Included
- Bespoke Itinerary: 100% customizable 8-hour tour with flexible pickup/drop-off.
- VIP Beach Access: Direct drop-off at Falassarna (No walking) plus scenic photo stops.
- Onboard Perks: Bottled water, USB ports & child seats.
- All-Inclusive Balos Entry: Pre-paid entrance fees with no waiting in line.
- Private Luxury Transport: Modern AC vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver.
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
- Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment)
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up from Chania region is included for free. Pick-up from Rethymno and Heraklion regions available at an additional cost.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Balos Lagoon
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Gramboussa Restaurant
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Falassarna Beach
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bespoke Itinerary: 100% customizable 8-hour tour with flexible pickup/drop-off.
- VIP Beach Access: Direct drop-off at Falassarna (No walking) plus scenic photo stops.
- Onboard Perks: Bottled water, USB ports & child seats.
- All-Inclusive Balos Entry: Pre-paid entrance fees with no waiting in line.
- Private Luxury Transport: Modern AC vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver.
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop).
- Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment).
- Personal expenses.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach: A Premium Day Trip is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach: A Premium Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bespoke Itinerary: 100% customizable 8-hour tour with flexible pickup/drop-off.
- VIP Beach Access: Direct drop-off at Falassarna (No walking) plus scenic photo stops.
- Onboard Perks: Bottled water, USB ports & child seats.
- All-Inclusive Balos Entry: Pre-paid entrance fees with no waiting in line.
- Private Luxury Transport: Modern AC vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver.
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
- Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment)
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
