Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private
Overview
• Amazing Gorge • Iconic Beaches • Scenic Drive
• Seamless • Memorable • Uncompromising
Experience a perfect mix of Adventure and Sightseeing, fully customized to your pace and preferences for a truly Unforgettable day.
Your Private Day Trip begins with a breathtaking drive through Crete’s diverse landscape to Kourtaliotiko Gorge, where we escort you to the waterfalls. Swimming is optional, waterproof phone cases are provided, and your belongings remain safely supervised during the water sections.
After the gorge, you choose your beach experience:
Kalypso Beach, a secluded cove with deep, clear waters ideal for swimming, or Preveli Beach, known for its river and palm forest.
Then, we can pause for lunch at a cozy taverna, enjoying delicious local flavors and warm hospitality.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Escorted walk into Kourtaliotiko Gorge
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Use of Splashproof phone cases for the waterfalls
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Kourtaliotiko Entrance Fee
- Optional use of Sunbeds and Umbrellas (at your own expense)
- Optional Lunch (at your own expense)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-Up Point: Outside your Hotel Reception. -For Cruise Passengers: Outside the main Heraklion Port Passenger Terminal BuildingPickups outside the standard service area may be available upon request and may incur an additional transportation fee. Please contact us before booking.
What To Expect
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Preveli Palm Forest (pass by)
Preveli Beach
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kalypso Beach
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plakias
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Access to Kourtaliotiko Gorge is subject to local authority regulations and may occasionally be restricted due to weather or safety conditions. Should this happen, we will adjust the itinerary by visiting both Preveli Beach and Kalypso Beach, ensuring you still enjoy a complete full-day experience
- Kourtaliotiko Gorge and Preveli Beach require walking on uneven terrain, steps, and moderate inclines
- Travelers should Wear swimwear, suitable footwear for uneven terrain & bring a beach towel. Water shoes recommended
- Travelers from cruise ships should choose the earliest possible option
- Travelers staying outside the standard pickup area (including Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, and Chania) should contact us before booking. Pickup from these areas may be available upon request and, if confirmed, an additional transportation fee may apply
- We can accommodate large groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly
- Please note that only Preveli Palm forest was affected by a fire on July 29, 2026. Preveli Beach remains an option; however, for 2026 season, we recommend Kalypso as the preferred beach experience
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Bottled water.
- Escorted walk into Kourtaliotiko Gorge.
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees.
- Use of Splashproof phone cases for the waterfalls.
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger.
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English.
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour.
- Liability Insurance.
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van.
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit.
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off.
- Kourtaliotiko Entrance Fee.
- Optional use of Sunbeds and Umbrellas (at your own expense).
- Optional Lunch (at your own expense).
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Bottled water
- Escorted walk into Kourtaliotiko Gorge
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Use of Splashproof phone cases for the waterfalls
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Kourtaliotiko Entrance Fee
- Optional use of Sunbeds and Umbrellas (at your own expense)
- Optional Lunch (at your own expense)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Access to Kourtaliotiko Gorge is subject to local authority regulations and may occasionally be restricted due to weather or safety conditions. Should this happen, we will adjust the itinerary by visiting both Preveli Beach and Kalypso Beach, ensuring you still enjoy a complete full-day experience
- Kourtaliotiko Gorge and Preveli Beach require walking on uneven terrain, steps, and moderate inclines
- Travelers should Wear swimwear, suitable footwear for uneven terrain & bring a beach towel. Water shoes recommended
- Travelers from cruise ships should choose the earliest possible option
- Travelers staying outside the standard pickup area (including Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, and Chania) should contact us before booking. Pickup from these areas may be available upon request and, if confirmed, an additional transportation fee may apply
- We can accommodate large groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly
- Please note that only Preveli Palm forest was affected by a fire on July 29, 2026. Preveli Beach remains an option; however, for 2026 season, we recommend Kalypso as the preferred beach experience
