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Looking for an unforgettable vacation in Crete? Look no further than Balos Travel! We are a leading tourism agency offering a range of tours, trips and experiences on this magical island. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, Balos has something to offer to everyone.

Located at 131 Iroon Polytechniou Street in Kissamos, Balos Travel is just an hour away from the airport of Chania, named after Daskalogiannis, a renowned Cretan rebel from the Ottoman era. Our expert team of travel specialists will help you create a custom itinerary that suits your unique interests, budget and travel style.

Our website provides an overview of our services, from vacation packages and tours to private cruises and alternative tourism experiences. Our goal is to provide you with a travel experience that will leave a lasting impression of Crete, which serves as our base of operations.

At Balos Travel, we pride ourselves on being more than just an online booking system. Instead, we offer a personalized approach to travel planning, taking into account your individual needs and preferences. Our team has been in the tourism industry since 2010, and we know Crete better than anyone. Trust us to create an unforgettable travel experience that will leave you wanting to come back again and again.

Whether you’re interested in exploring the island’s ancient history, soaking up the sun on its beautiful beaches or sampling its delicious cuisine, Balos Travel has the knowledge and expertise to make your trip a success. Contact us today to start planning your dream vacation in Crete!

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gramvousa & balos beach 15
40€/person
Alternative option with less people on a smaller boat, starting from amazing Falasarna!
6
Every day
28€/person
The gorge of Imbros is located 57 km south-east of Chania city. This is the second popular gorge in Crete, after the gorge of Samaria.
12-13
Wed & Thu
44€/person
A great trip for any Chania visitor is the mini-cruise to Gramvousa and Balos! Book our cruise to Gramvousa & Balos with bus transfer – Starting from
8
Every day
190€/person
Santorini is the island that bewitches the old and the young… how could it not, since its beauty is to be found nowhere else.
16 hours
Tue, Sat
100€/person
Eleni and her mother Chrisoula are ready to help you prepare some fabulously tasty dishes made with hearty Cretan ingredients such as extra-virgin oli
5 hours
Tue, Thu
from 300€/person
Enjoy private cruises to the azure waters of Gramvoussa and Balos, avoiding the crowd and by travelling comfortably with one of our luxurious ship wit
Several options
Every day
28€/person
The Samaria Gorge National Park is a truly natural wonder and offers the ultimate hiking experience, beginning deep in the mountains and ending up pra
12-13
Every day
43€/person
Imagine life in a palace 4000 years ago, with all the splendour of royalty. The Palace of Knossos and King Minos is a true archaeological masterpiece
10 hours
Tue, Wed, Sun
25€/person
Take an amazing hour-long boat trip from Kissamos to Gramvousa & Balos through fantastic scenery. This tour will unveil fascinating Mediterranean...
7
Every day
28€/person
There’s something breathtakingly magical about Elafonisi, a small island off Crete’s northern coast surrounded by shallow lagoons with crystal blue...
10
Everyday

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25€/person
Take an amazing hour-long boat trip from Kissamos to Gramvousa & Balos through fantastic scenery. This tour will unveil fascinating Mediterranean...
7
Every day
from 300€/person
Enjoy private cruises to the azure waters of Gramvoussa and Balos, avoiding the crowd and by travelling comfortably with one of our luxurious ship wit
Several options
Every day
44€/person
A great trip for any Chania visitor is the mini-cruise to Gramvousa and Balos! Book our cruise to Gramvousa & Balos with bus transfer – Starting from
8
Every day
28€/person
The Samaria Gorge National Park is a truly natural wonder and offers the ultimate hiking experience, beginning deep in the mountains and ending up pra
12-13
Every day
28€/person
There’s something breathtakingly magical about Elafonisi, a small island off Crete’s northern coast surrounded by shallow lagoons with crystal blue...
10
Everyday
43€/person
Imagine life in a palace 4000 years ago, with all the splendour of royalty. The Palace of Knossos and King Minos is a true archaeological masterpiece
10 hours
Tue, Wed, Sun
190€/person
Santorini is the island that bewitches the old and the young… how could it not, since its beauty is to be found nowhere else.
16 hours
Tue, Sat
100€/person
Eleni and her mother Chrisoula are ready to help you prepare some fabulously tasty dishes made with hearty Cretan ingredients such as extra-virgin oli
5 hours
Tue, Thu
28€/person
The gorge of Imbros is located 57 km south-east of Chania city. This is the second popular gorge in Crete, after the gorge of Samaria.
12-13
Wed & Thu
From 55 €/person
3-6 hours
Every Day
40€/person
We have also the possibility to plan with you a route according to the kind of cycling of your preference! ll our bicycles are new, aluminum-made...
40€/person
Alternative option with less people on a smaller boat, starting from amazing Falasarna!
6
Every day

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TRANSPORTATION: Kissamos – Kolimbari – Tavronitis – Malame – Gerani  – Platanias – Agia Marina – Stalos – Kalamaki – Daratso –  Agioi Postoloi – Chani
Several options
Every day
80€/person
In the first days of September, we and our grapes will be ready for the implementation of our traditional home winemaking. Exact dates are not yet...
5
Every day
70€/person
The relatively warm, blue waters of the Mediterranean are perfect for diving, and there are free diving zones around western Crete (Kissamos Chania)..
Depend the class
Every Day
70€/person
Metochi farmhouse organizes an olive harvest and a presentation of the production of extra virgin organic olive oil. This activity is an experience..
8
Every day
40€/person
The area is abundant with places where you can walk through nature and admire its peaceful and wild beauty. The alternations of nature, the flora and

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satisfied customers

Very responsive lady, thank you for the printed boarding pass and detailed information about Balos.

I rented a bike at the agency, the service was fast, attentive and friendly, the bike was in very good condition and they also offered me a helmet and a lock, it was a good price compared to other agencies, and they allowed me to rent my bike during the night to do my bike ride to Balos beach early in the morning, I recommend them

Paulka JLA
16/08/2022

Achat de billets pour la sortie en bateau Balos/Gramvousa. Réservation et paiement effectués par mail, récupération des billets par mail également. Tarif réduit pour les jeunes/étudiants 23€, juste préciser l’information lors de la réservation. La sortie est assurée par Cretan Daily Cruises.

Agenzia molto onesta! Eleni davvero splendida, con un italiano meraviglioso e di una gentilezza unica! Consiglio molto questa agenzia, è una delle migliori di Kissamos.

Άμεση εξυπηρέτηση, προσαρμοσμένη στις ανάγκες του πελάτη. Σας ευχαριστούμε για την όμορφη εμπειρία που μας προσφέρατε!

Είχαμε κλείσει εισιτήρια για μια συγκεκριμένη μέρα και δυστυχώς συνέβη κάτι απρόοπτο και δεν μπορέσαμε να πάμε. Πήραμε τηλέφωνο να εξηγήσουμε την κατάσταση και τελικά μας άλλαξαν τα εισιτήρια γι άλλη μέρα! Πολύ εξυπηρετικοι κι ευγενικοι!

Ho noleggiato una MTB per andare a Balos, mezzo in buone condizioni e prezzo decisamente economico.

We traveled with them to Balos Beach and also to the Samaria Gorge. Both trips were well organized, we always knew exactly where to be and at what time, otherwise it was completely free. Prices very favorable. I can only recommend.

Affidabilità e disponibilità

Martin Perl
24/06/2022

Excelente agencia! Muy profesionales!

Nous sommes partis avec Balos Travel le 9 juin 2022 pour les gorges de Samaria à 5h15 du matin. Ramassage"scolaire" devant différents hôtels, super " visite" de La Canée tôt le matin, puis route vers les gorges, avec un arrêt pour le petit déjeuner vers 7h30. Une guide (Parli?) était montée à bord du bus lors d'un arrêt : elle nous a expliqué la journée, la rando etc..Elle nous a donné une fourchette horaire pour la descente aux points de ravitaillemnent en eau, elle serait toujours à la fin du groupe mais chacun marche à son rythme, elle nous donne aussi le lieu et l'heure du rdv à la fin de la randonnée (16h30 pour le bateau de 17h30). En effet, elle nous a bien suivis, bien encouragés. Lors du retour en bus, elle a pris le temps de discuter avec chacun d'entre nous (en anglais). Nous sommes âgés de plus de 70 ans, habitués à andonner, nous avions nos chaussures de marche et nos bâtons et nous avons mis 7h pour cette super descente. Des courbatures mais les yeux remplis de belles images. Agence à recommander, merci encore

Le meilleur service de kisamos. L'accueil est formidable les gens sont tres serviable

Agence centrale. Très bon accueil. Location de vélos à 9e la journée.

Luca Nincao
06/11/2021

Ho noleggiato una bici da loro per andare fino a Balos. Servizio e accoglienza efficiente e proprietaria molto gentile. Nolleggio bici tutta la giornata a 8/9 euro.

Traumstrände etwas schwer zu erreichen

Стоит посетить. Посмотреть на морскую воду в сочетании с местным песком. Очень красиво.

Bellísimo

Ivan Pidakev
01/10/2021

Satisfied!

Anna Pagrati
23/09/2021

Πολύ εξυπηρετικό τουριστικό γραφείο!

11/10

Personal amabil , ne-a informat cu toate procedurile care au urmat, totul a decurs perfect.

Sabine Matz
15/09/2021

Glasklares Wasser,strand ist voller Steine

G. LoLo
12/09/2021

Die Bootstour nach Balos und Gramvousa ist echt zu empfehlen und für 25€p.P. (Studenten 21€!!!) preislich voll in Ordnung. Die Tour war zeitlich sehr gut organisiert, sowohl zeitlich als auch vom allgemeinen Ablauf. Wir hatten unsere Tourtickets online reserviert und haben sie in Kissamos am Balos Travel Büro abgeholt und bezahlt. Im Anschluß sind wir zum Hafen gefahren und haben dort unser Bootsticket erhalten. Auf dem Schiff gibt es Getränke zum kaufen, es sind Toiletten vorhanden und ausreichend Sitzplätze.

We went to Samaria Gorge with Mikos. He was a super professional guide. Highly recommended.

Attention to every cyclist - if you are in Kissamos this is the best place to rent a bike (bicycle) after my very bad experience with the previous rental place we checked this one to rent a bikes for Balos - the best decision - bikes in a very good shape well maintained service very professional and trustworthy I wish I check them at the very first time to avoid previous disappointment; trip to Balos with these bikes was pleasant

Bardzo sprawnie zorganizowana wycieczka na Balos. Miła atmosfera i pełen profesjonalizm. Polecam!

Christos
23/08/2021

Κλείσαμε εισιτήριο δύο άτομα για να πάμε την κλασσική εκδρομή προς Γραμβούσα και την παραλία του Μπάλου . Το εισιτήριο κόστισε 20ε το κανονικό και 18 το φοιτητικό τιμές εξαιρετικά ακριβές. Το ταξίδι πάντως αξίζει έστω για μια φορά βλέπεις εξαιρετικά πράγματα. Στο πλοίο υπήρχε πολύ μεγάλος συνωστισμός στην κυριολεξία ο ένας πάνω στον άλλο . Η εκδρομή θα ήταν καλύτερο να ξεκινούσε πιο πρωί και όχι στις 10:30 γιατί ο χρόνος ειδικά για τον Μπάλο δεν φθάνει καθόλου είσαι οριακά.

Το δεξί σου χέρι για διακοπές στην Κίσσαμο....

Πολύ καλή εξυπηρέτηση και γρήγορη!!

Látni kell! Ha Krétán vagy, ne hagyd ki!

JORDI MARCH
12/08/2021

La playa más hermosa de Creta. Increíble. Si o sí, hay que ir. Fuimos en barco y paramos en Gramvousa. Isla bonita donde te das un baño. Luego fuimos para Balos. Bonito paisaje. Laguna rodeada de dos montañas. Agua cristalina. De ensueño.

Nick Johnson
08/08/2021

Καλή εξυπηρέτηση

Βρίσκονται σε προνομιακή θέση,είναι πολύ προσεγμένα,φτιαγμένσ με γούστο,πεντακάθαρα, με ευγενικό προσωπικό πρόθυμο να σε εξυπηρετήσει!

Άμεση εξυπηρέτηση

Why Choose

Balos Travel

Crete Experiences

Discover the beauty of Crete through a local perspective with Balos Travel. Our team has years of experience in providing authentic and unforgettable travel experiences to our clients.

Wonderful Destinations

Explore the breathtaking landscapes and iconic destinations of Crete. From the crystal-clear waters of Balos and Elafonissi to the historic Knossos palace and the rugged Samaria Gorge, Balos offers a variety of trips and tours to suit every traveler’s taste.

Value for Money

We believe that quality travel experiences should not come with a hefty price tag. That’s why we offer competitive prices for all our tours and trips, without compromising on the quality of our services.

Dedicated Support Group

Balos is here to assist you at every step of your travel journey. From providing personalized recommendations to helping you plan your itinerary, our partners are always here to ensure that you have a seamless and hassle-free travel experience.

Alternative Tourism Experiences

Step off the beaten track and discover the hidden gems of Crete with our alternative tourism experiences. Whether you’re interested in cooking lessons, wine tasting, diving, cycling or other unique activities, Balos Travel can help you create a customized itinerary that suits your interests!

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