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Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls • Preveli Beach • Kalypso Beach 

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Every Wednesday & Sunday

Pick Up time:   09:00

Price for Adults: 79€

Price for children (5-12Y.O): 39,50€

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👥 Small Group Experience (Max 8 People)

🏛️ Available every Wednesday and Sunday 

⏰ Start Time: 09:00 

🚐 Pick-Up: Our Hotel 

🚐 Scenic Drive to South Crete
Leaving Heraklion, the road slowly sheds the city. Vineyards, olive groves, and mountain folds take over, the land becoming quieter and more honest with every kilometer. This drive is part of the experience—a gradual shift from the worked land of the north to the raw south, facing the Libyan Sea.

 

🥾 Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls
You enter a place shaped more by wind and water than by time. The gorge narrows, cliffs rise, and the air moves sharply between them, creating the “clapping” sound that gave the gorge its name. We escort you down to the waterfalls, a steady descent where green survives in impossible places. Near the water, the temperature drops, the sound deepens, and the outside world feels far away. Waterproof phone cases are provided, not as a gimmick, but because this is a place where water and rock are in charge.

 

🌴 Preveli Beach – River, Palms & Sea
Here, the landscape breaks its own rules. A freshwater river runs through a natural palm forest and empties directly into the Libyan Sea. You can walk barefoot along the riverbanks, swim in cool, fresh water, then step a few meters into the warm salt sea. The short walk down keeps the beach honest—those who reach it tend to stay awhile, moving slowly, as the place encourages.

 

🌊 Kalypso Beach – The Hidden Cove
After Preveli’s openness, Kalypso feels inward and contained. Cliffs close in, the shoreline turns rocky, and the sea deepens quickly into clear blue. This is a swimmer’s beach—no long walks, no noise—just calm water, stone, and light. The kind of place locals once came to without naming it, because everyone who needed to know already did.

 

🛣️ Return to our Hotel
The drive back traces the same mountains, now familiar, as the day settles. You return not rushed, not overloaded—just quietly full. Drop off at our hotel in the late afternoon.

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What's included?

🚐 Minivan Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver throughout the day.

🥾 Visit to Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls: Guided assistance during the descent and ascent to the waterfalls, ensuring safety and proper pacing.

🏖️ Visits to Both Beaches: Time at Preveli Beach (river, palm forest & sea) and Kalypso Beach (secluded rocky cove with deep, clear waters).

💧 Bottled Water: Complimentary bottled water during the tour.

🎟️ All Taxes & Service Fees: No hidden costs—everything related to the tour operation is included.

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Exclusions

🍽️ Food & Drinks: Lunch and refreshments at Plakias village or elsewhere during the tour are not included and are paid directly at the taverna.

🏖️ Sunbeds & Umbrellas: Any optional beach services at Preveli or Kalypso Beach (sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars) are not included.

🎟️ Personal Purchases: Souvenirs, local products, or any personal shopping expenses are not included.

🤿 Snorkeling Equipment: Guests should bring their own snorkeling gear if they wish to snorkel at Kalypso Beach.

💶 Gratuities: Tips for the driver or local staff are not mandatory and are left to the guest’s discretion.

🎒 Personal Gear: Items such as sunscreen, hats, towels, swimwear, water shoes, or comfortable walking shoes are not provided.

🎟️ Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfalls – light hike & swim entrance fee 5€ (optional)  You can book your tickets directly from https://kourtaliotis-tickets.necca.gov.gr/checkout 

 

 

Please note

⚠️ Important Information Before Booking

🥾 Moderate Physical Activity Required
The visit to Kourtaliotiko Gorge involves a downhill and uphill walk of approximately 25 minutes each way on uneven stone steps. This experience is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility limitations, knee problems, or serious heart conditions.

🚫 Not Wheelchair Accessible
Due to natural terrain, stairs, and beach access paths, this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

👶 Infant & Child Considerations

• Infant seats are available upon request—please inform us in advance.

• Children must be supervised at all times, especially near water and cliff areas.

• This tour is best suited for children who are comfortable with walking and swimming.

🏖️ Beach Access Notes

• Preveli Beach requires a short downhill walk (approx. 12 minutes) from the parking area.

• Kalypso Beach has rocky entry points; water shoes are recommended.

🧭 Health & Safety Advice

• A reasonable level of fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the tour.

• Guests should be comfortable around water and able to swim if entering the sea.

• Weather conditions may affect access or timing; minor itinerary adjustments may be made for safety.

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What do I need to bring?

👟 Comfortable Walking Shoes: Required for the walk in Kourtaliotiko Gorge and uneven paths at the beaches.

🩱 Swimwear: Essential for swimming at Preveli and Kalypso Beach.

🧴 Sunscreen & Sun Protection: High-SPF sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses are strongly recommended, especially during the summer months.

🏖️ Towel: Not provided—please bring your own for swimming and beach time.

💧 Extra Drinking Water: Bottled water is provided, but bringing additional water is advisable in hot weather.

🤿 Snorkeling Gear (Optional): Recommended if you plan to snorkel at Kalypso Beach; equipment is not provided.

🪨 Water Shoes (Optional but Useful): Helpful for rocky beach entry at Kalypso and for walking near the river at Preveli.

🎒 Small Backpack: Useful for carrying personal items comfortably during walks and beach stops.

🧥 Light Jacket or Layer (Spring / Autumn): Early morning departures or shaded areas in the gorge can feel cooler.

Cancellation policy

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event