“We had SUCH a fun day on this trip, the boat crew were super nice & the beaches we visited were stunning. I took my 3year old & we did take a pram for her, but just be aware, you can't really take the prams onto the beaches as they're really stony. We left ours near the boat which was totally fine. Also make sure you have your ticket barcode ready for the boat beforehand as there is no wifi & queues can be long to get them at the ticket office. This was the best day of our trip by far & I got a fantastic tan ;)”

“The adventure through the gorge and our awesome guide”

“Joanne was a great guide! The bus was comfortable and the food stops were great!”

“Excellent day trip , our guide Michael was really helpful. would have liked a bit more time in Rethimo and the lake, as they were both beautiful places.”

“The Trip for good and even better with the help of our guide Nikos , who helped us every step of the way as it was our first trekking experience. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good adventure and experience to remember for life !!!!!”

“Balos and Gramvousa are the most amazing place on earth! The sea is full of color and fish and the water was really clear and perfect! The day was well organized but I would have liked to stay one more hour on Gramvousa Island. The boat was really big and there was a seat for almost everyone! The guide and the autist were nice and informed us well”

“The sights are amazing, the ferry is comfortable and has clean toilets, the whole experience was faultless.”

“Elafonisi Beach is a beautiful location and we enjoyed almost 4 hours there. The outbound journey included a stop where there was a cafe and a sacred cave for those who chose to climb the steps up to it (no charge for the cave). If you have good mobility don't miss out on the cave as it's stunning. The meal we had on the way back in Elos village was tasty and good value.”

“All was perfectly executed from start to finish, the explanations were clear with a touch of humour to keep you focused (Ingrid knows how to communicate very well, she should teach !) We started at 6am, had a 30 min break on the way for breakfast and started our descent at around 8.30 am. We had plenty of time to make it down and enjoy the beauty and nature of the gorge. At the end we could enjoy almost 4h at the beach, on the way back she gave us some context about Crete and the Samaria gorge and village. We were a little late but that was because of…”

“Balos was absolutely gorgeous, mild weather in June, interesting rock formations, and fewer tourists than in Elafonissi. Gramvous was lovely! I didn’t go for a swim and chose to hike up to the fortress. Gorgeous views! Pre pick up communication was clear, bus ride to the port was comfortable, and our guide Vicky was so sweet. The ferry ride was smooth, plenty of seats, and food for purchase. Disembarking the ferry was easy. There’s a plank directly from the ferry to the beach. We didn’t have to get into the water. That issue last year was solved. Highly recommended!!”

“It was the highlight of our trip. Every interaction we had was positive. The whole “staff” was extremely kind and I put staff in quotes because it really just felt like we were visiting distant family. The food was great. Not very often do you get to sit at a table with a bunch of folks from around the world and share a meal. Incredible time!”

“I dont know where to start Balos is a truly incredible place. If you think its looking pretty from the photos, you dont even know how pretty it is in person. You will remember it for life! Breathtaking panorama of Balos is something you must visit in this lifetime. It is very crowded but, but there is enough place for everyone. Crystal clear water. It is worth the hype!! 10/10 worth every penny and even more!”

“We had a great time, even with less than ideal weather. It was still a highlight of our entire trip!”

“Hope was very kind and helpful. Super funny and nice trip. Awesome mountain landscape on the way there!”

“The guide was excellent, loved all the details she provided. Enjoyed the tastings and the pies from the bakery”