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Best Lake Kournas Tour In Crete

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The 15 most popular lake kournas tour on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.

15 Best Lake Kournas Tour In Crete

Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

May 17, 2026 by

1Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

Guided Crete day trip from your hotel to Rethimno, Chania and Kournas Lake, with air-conditioned transport and expert guide.

Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour

May 19, 2026 by

2Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour

See Chania’s old harbor, swim at Lake Kournas, and wander Rethymno’s alleys on a long-value Crete west coast day trip.

★ 4.4

“Great tour guide, very informative, beautiful places to visit”

408 reviews10 - 12 hoursFrom $44by TOURLINE

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From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour

May 19, 2026 by

3From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour

West Crete day tour from Heraklion: Chania, Kournas Lake (pedal boat optional), and Rethymno. Guided bus ride, all taxes included.

★ 4.5

“This experience was marked by the quality of the excursions, the professionalism of the guides, and the practicality of the transport, all of which contributed to making this trip unforgettable. The bus used was modern, clean, and well-maintained. The departure and arrival times were respected, allowing us to fully enjoy each day without stress or…”

288 reviews11 - 13.5 hoursFrom $56by Cretan Odyssey

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Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour

May 19, 2026 by

4Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour

9-hour tour from Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argiroupoli springs, and olive oil tastings. Pedalo, swims, and Cretan taverns.

★ 4.6

“Really enjoyed the olive oil factory and the lake in particular were highlights for us. Bring extra sunscreen. The springs and the villages were pretty and different so it was nice to stop and take in the views.”

173 reviews9 hoursFrom $29by Markidis Travel

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From Rethymno: Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip

May 19, 2026 by

5From Rethymno: Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip

A 6-hour Rethymno day trip to Chania Old Town and Lake Kournas, with Venetian harbor views, free time, and a swim-ready lake.

★ 4.5

“Guide and driver were extremely helpful The lake was amazing, and the pedal boats are a must for sure”

139 reviews6 hoursFrom $47by Allcretetours

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Heraklion:Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno

May 23, 2026 by

6Heraklion:Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno

Northwest Crete day trip: Chania Venetian harbor, Lake Kournas swim, and Rethymno old town. Long, but good value from $37.

★ 4.3

“Super hyggeligt tur, der var styr på det hele ☺️”

61 reviews9 - 11 hoursFrom $37by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Heraklion : Full-Day Bus Trip to Chania city , Kournas lake & Rethymno city

May 23, 2026 by

7From Heraklion : Full-Day Bus Trip to Chania city , Kournas lake & Rethymno city

Full-day bus loop from Heraklion to Chania, Rethymno, and Lake Kournas with pickup, an English guide, and free time at each stop.

★ 4.0

“A very long day, great to see another part of the island but would hv been nice to stop at a couple of different beaches along the way for a swim. There was swimming at the lake but this was nothing to rave about, very shallow and smelly.”

61 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $43.37by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake

May 25, 2026 by

8From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake

Private half-day from Chania with Kournas Lake pedalo, Vryses olive mill tastings, and Dourakis winery wines in a comfy vehicle.

★ 5.0

“Angie was delightful. Great energy all around. While weather wasn’t the best on the day of our tour, she was able to make accommodations and provide a different experience from the original plan. To Angie: when (not if) I return to Crete, would love to connect again :)”

50 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $480.59by Your Cretan Local

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From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

May 25, 2026 by

9From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

Rethymno day trip by bus to Lake Kournas, Argyroupolis waterfalls, Imbros Gorge, and a long Plakias swim stop. From $34.

★ 4.4

“Im Bus hätte es ein bisschen mehr Platz gebraucht. Vor allen Dingen den Sitzreihen.”

45 reviews8 hours - 1 dayFrom $34by Allcretetours

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Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

May 26, 2026 by

10Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

Western Crete day trip from Heraklion with Rethymno and Chania old towns plus Kournas Lake swim break, including pickup.

★ 4.0

“Both towns are worth the visit, but especially Chania. The lake was a nice moment of relaxation at the end. But it's not just the towns and the lake, the views as you drive down the coast are amazing, and the drive through the hills and mountains even more so. The guide was also very…”

44 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $51.67by Altino Travel Services

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Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory from Rethymno

May 26, 2026 by

11Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory from Rethymno

A 6.5-hour Crete day trip from Rethymno with Lake Kournas, Argyroupoli waterfalls, and a local olive oil factory stop.

★ 4.5

“What an amazing day and the lake was excellent. The coach driver and the tour guide was exceptional I would highly recommend 💯.”

39 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.96by Markidis Travel

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Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

May 27, 2026 by

12Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

West Crete by bus with hotel pickup. Wander **Chania** and **Rethymnon**, then relax at **Kournas Lake** with optional pedal boats.

★ 4.0

“Sehr nette Reiseführererin mit viel Information und Anekdoten zur Kretischen Geschichte. Der Bus hat immer sehr dicht am Ziel gehalten. Es gab ausreichend Zeit die beiden Städte zu besichtigen. Es gab immer einen kleinen gemeinsamen Rundgang (15-20 min) und anschließend Zeit die Stadt auf eigene Faust zu Erkunden. Persönlich hätten wir am See etwas mehr…”

38 reviews11 to 12 hours (approx.)From $57.67by Cretan Odyssey

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Chania, Kournas and Rethymno from Heraklion Private Tour

May 29, 2026 by

13Chania, Kournas and Rethymno from Heraklion Private Tour

Private West Crete day trip from Heraklion: Chania, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno with pickup and guided walks.

★ 5.0

“Katerina was great. Super knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. She was very sweet and patient with us allowing us to shop as we wanted to. She really customized the trip to fit our needs. Highly recommend touring with her.”

31 reviews9 to 10 hours (approx.)From $720.84by Cherry travel

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DayTrip Kournas lake Argyroupoli &Georgioupoli from Rethymno

May 30, 2026 by

14DayTrip Kournas lake Argyroupoli &Georgioupoli from Rethymno

Day trip from Rethymno to Kournas Lake, Argyroupoli, Plakias Bay, plus Arkadi and a dam photo stop. Swim, coffee, and sea views.

★ 4.2

“The trip was good the only thing we did not see was the waterfall which it says we would see”

26 reviewsFrom $27.10by PLATANOS TOURS

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Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour )

June 1, 2026 by

15Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour )

One day of West Crete highlights: guided old towns in Rethymno and Chania, then Lake Kournas for lunch, views, and a swim.

★ 4.5

“There was no information or facts shared about the area, never pointed out where the restrooms were located and wasn’t aware when we asked. This felt like an excursion for shopping vs learning about the area. We both were very disappointed.”

21 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $58.69by Orange Travel

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