Embark on a private Balos Lagoon tour from Heraklion and explore the spectacular seascape of Crete. Get lost in the awe-inspiring beauty of Balos Laguna and bask in the warm waters of heaven on earth.
- Heraklion Prefecture - Experience a luxurious Safari to Balos Lagoon with a fully customizable schedule, allowing you to enjoy your day without being tied to the ferry’s departure and return times to the port of Kissamos.
- Balos Lagoon - Benefit from a personal pick-up and drop-off by a local guide and follow tailored itineraries to Western Crete. Drive along the Northern coastal desert road to Balos, where you’ll park and then hike for about 20 to 40 minutes. As you descend the mountainside and Balos Lagoon comes into view, you’ll feel as if you’re on a pilgrimage to this stunning location.
Relish your time on the white sandy beaches of Balos, a place of indescribable beauty with its endless palette of colors. Choose between areas with cool, deep turquoise water and others with shallow, warm water.
- Chania Prefecture - On your way back to the vehicle, don’t forget to capture the unforgettable sunset with its romantic, vivid colors as it sets behind Balos Lagoon. At the end of the day, ask your private guide for recommendations on where to enjoy a delicious Cretan dinner!
- Hersonissos - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Anissaras - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Analipsi - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Gouves - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Kokkini Hani - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Heraklion - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Agia Pelagia - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Fodele - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Bali - A potential region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Dedicated concierge support before and throughout your trip
- Travel in style with a chauffeured premium Jeep/SUV
- Onboard vehicle amenities for comfort
- Assistance with top restaurant recommendations and reservations
- Access to exclusive insider experiences and personalized details
- Convenient personal pick-up and drop-off with flexible timing
- Private local guide-driver with expert knowledge
- Drinks and meals
The idea of becoming ‘disoriented’ in Crete is straightforward. We’ll guide you into one of the planet’s most breathtaking and stunning marine environments. Balos Laguna, wild yet gentle, offers an ever-changing spectrum of blues that blend perfectly with fossilized pink shells and soft white sands. It’s home to a wide variety of unique wildlife, making it an experience you’ll never forget.
The best way to appreciate this grand Cretan seascape is at your own leisure, free from the constraints of ferry schedules. Let us guide you along the off-road path of the Gramvousa Peninsula. Once the road stops, prepare to descend the mountainside until you reach the paradise of Balos Lagoon.
Visualize soaking in the balmy waters of this earthly nirvana. Your Instagram followers will undoubtedly express their gratitude for the stunning visuals. This is your unique Balos getaway. Orchestrated by us, but imagined by you.
- You must be able to hike on unpaved or uneven terrain.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
