Top 10 Sustainable Tours in Crete

Destination: Crete.
Looking for an Escape? Leave your comfort zone and embrace nature to the fullest. The best place to start your eco-quest is the island of Dia, so prepare for a biotope adventure that will inundate you with twists and turns, splashes and sparks. On a sailing yacht, you have the opportunity to appreciate your downtime in an idyllic setting that offers relaxation, freedom, exhilaration, and plenty of fun, all in one experience at your own pace. Do you dare to change your point of view? let's live together this amazing experience! Instant Energy!
Known For: Crete Port Pickup, Crete Swimming, Crete Top Product, Crete Likely to Sell Out, Crete Sailing, Crete Excellent Quality, Crete Likely To Sell Out, Crete Snorkeling, Crete Ports of Call Tours, Crete Shore Excursions, Crete Sustainable Tours, Crete On the Water.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Crete.
Just 5 km from the Palace of Knossos, Helleo is a small, family-run soap lab founded by Manos and Stelios — two friends who’ve been crafting premium sustainable soaps since 2013. Come for a friendly chat, good music, and a glimpse into authentic Cretan life. Learn how we transform our family’s fresh extra-virgin olive oil with herbs, fruits, spices, and clays into some of the purest, most ethical and creative soaps out there. Whether you join a shared demo or a private workshop where you can even craft and receive your own soaps, you’ll enjoy an authentic local experience and get a real taste of the diversity of Crete!
Known For: Crete Sustainable Tours, Crete New Product, Crete Craft Classes , Crete Best Conversion.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Crete.
Come with me to travel back to the time, when Cretan people used to make their own Traditional Homemade Cretan Soap, using only Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Together we can create our own traditional soaps, using the recipe my grandmother taught me, as she also learned it from her mother. Using my knowledge as a biochemist, we can develop these formulations to produce a product, based on your needs! The whole procedure is completely safe even for young children and no specific knowledge is required on the subject. On the contrary, you will find it particularly educative and interesting! Come with me and I will prove to you that you can prepare the purest and healthiest cleaning product, with your own hands. We will use only Extra Virgin Cretan Olive Oil, produced by my family, and totally safe ingredients. At the end you will take your soaps you will have made with your own hands, that will be ready the next day, as a souvenir to remember this unique experience as you take your shower!
Known For: Crete Craft Classes , Crete Small Group, Crete Sustainable Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Crete.
Taking part in our Marine Biology dives is your unique chance to take part in doing something good for our environment! You will make 2 dives from a beautiful beach on the stunning south coast of Crete, and will expand your knowledge about the marine environment. This activity is perfect for any certified diver who cares about our environment and wishes to be a positive force for change. If you are not yet a certified diver, you can join our activity on Viator called Plakias: Try Scuba Diving first time, and have a chat with our marine biologists to see how you can participate in our marine biology research and education.
Known For: Crete On the Water, Crete New Product, Crete Sustainable Tours, Crete Scuba Diving, Crete Freediving.
Duration: Around 1 day.

Destination: Chania.
We protect old olive trees on Crete and plant new trees from their gene pool so that these and old varieties do not die out. In addition, we are fighting climate change, where every tree sponsor can make a contribution to improving the environment. Change nature with us for the better and get an ecosystem. Many celebrities from all over the world support our work and action. Unfortunately, more and more olive trees have to give way to the saw for a variety of reasons, be it poverty or greed for profit, to name just a few. When booking, please let us know if you would like to protect an old olive tree or if you would like to plant a young olive tree. As an individual, as a couple a love tree, as a family a family tree or as a gift for a special occasion. Become a keeper of old olive trees / young olive trees in Crete.
Known For: Chania Walking Tours, Chania Sustainable Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Crete.
Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of island life aboard a luxurious yacht, surrounded by breathtaking views and attentive crew. Savor the delightful Mediterranean cuisine, and witness the captivating beauty of Dia Island or Agia Pelagia bay. As you moor in the secluded bay , indulge in the tranquility of its azure waters and lush, untouched landscape. This unforgettable experience promises relaxation and unparalleled joy from start to finish. Perfect From Beginning to End !
Known For: Crete Fishing Charters, Crete On the Water, Crete Ports of Call Tours, Crete Shore Excursions, Crete Port Pickup, Crete Snorkeling, Crete Sailing, Crete Sustainable Tours.
Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Heraklion.
The 1st cultural e bike experience with a story telling Follow me to feed the chickens at Soulouksina's", the grandmother used to say. "But who is Soulouksina, grandma?". And thus, the story begins... With our bikes, we follow the footsteps of a young woman and a shepherd who lived a century ago in this beautiful village of Pediada valley. Through unknown stories, we travel back in time and learn the wise agricultural and social practices the old Cretans used while living in harmony with the environment. We meet the kind and smiling villagers, wander through picturesque alleys and enjoy authentic daily routines. During our afternoon Soulouksina route we visit old churches, a monastery and nearby villages calming body and mind amid uphills and downhills of the Cretan landscape. We end up in a traditional “kafeneio” where we all together prepare a light meal before sunset.
Known For: Heraklion Dinner, Heraklion Bike Tours, Heraklion Dining Experiences, Heraklion Sustainable Tours, Heraklion Mountain Bike Tours, Heraklion New Product.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Chania.
Walk through the stunning Imbros Gorge, Crete’s second most popular gorge, guided by a knowledgeable local who shares the gorge’s hidden stories and natural beauty at your own pace. Perfect for all ages, this tour also includes optional family-friendly extras like nature games and kid-friendly activities. After the walk, relax at a traditional farm-to-table taverna with authentic Cretan food.
Known For: Chania Climbing, Chania Ports of Call Tours, Chania Shore Excursions, Chania Port Pickup, Chania Sustainable Tours, Chania New Product.
Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Crete.
Escape the ordinary and expand your horizon! A Breath of Fresh Air! Enjoy moments of tranquility, soak up the sun, float in sparkling azure waters and explore the amazing bottom. Savour a delicious Mediterranean lunch, local wine and drinks that will be served on board.
Known For: Crete Swimming, Crete Fishing Charters, Crete On the Water, Crete Ports of Call Tours, Crete Shore Excursions, Crete Zombie, Crete Port Pickup, Crete Snorkeling, Crete Sailing, Crete Sustainable Tours, Crete New Product.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Crete.
With the help of your greek host you will have the chance to learn the production process of olive oil in our olive mill as well as the traditional way Cretans cultivate their olive trees for centuries. Visitors will also be able to taste the unique flavor and aroma of extra virgin olive oil and some traditional cretan delicacies. Vegetarians are welcome. You will also have the opportunity to buy extra virgin olive oil and other products made by locals. Pets and kids are welcome too
Known For: Crete Shopping Tours, Crete Food & Drink, Crete Olive Oil Tasting, Crete Cooking Classes, Crete Sustainable Tours, Crete Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.