So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
Yes, and the two pair well together. Preveli Beach is roughly 13 km (8 miles) northeast of Plakias and is accessible either by a short hike down a coastal path or by boat from the Plakias bay in summer. The Kourtaliotiko Gorge lies along the road between Rethymno and Plakias, making it a natural stop on the way in or out. A Daytrip driver familiar with the area can structure the route so you see both without backtracking.
Public buses connect Rethymno to Plakias but run infrequently, and there is no direct bus link from Heraklion or Chania. Rental cars are an alternative, but the mountain approach through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge area involves narrow, winding roads that can be stressful for drivers unfamiliar with the terrain. A private Daytrip transfer handles the driving so you arrive relaxed, and you can ask your driver to stop at the gorge viewpoints or a village along the way without adding complexity to your day.
From Rethymno, Plakias is approximately 37 km (23 miles), making it the most convenient base for a day trip. From Heraklion the distance is around 120 km (75 miles), and from Chania roughly 95 km (59 miles). The mountain roads through the interior are scenic but winding, so travel times tend to run longer than the distances suggest. A private transfer means you are not managing bus timetables or unfamiliar rental car routes through the Cretan highlands.
Plakias rewards a full day visit easily. The long sandy beach, the short drive to Preveli Beach with its famous palm-lined lagoon, and the Kourtaliotiko Gorge together fill a day without rushing. If you are based in Rethymno, Chania, or Heraklion, a Daytrip private transfer gets you there and back on your own schedule, so you can linger at Preveli until the afternoon light is right and still make it home for dinner.
Arriving by mid-morning gives you the full beach day while the light on the Libyan Sea is at its best. If you plan to walk down to Preveli Beach, earlier is better since the descent path gets hot in midday sun. Late afternoon on the return journey is the ideal time to stop at the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, when the light drops into the canyon and temperatures cool. Your Daytrip driver can work around this timing from the moment you are picked up.
Plakias sits on Crete's quieter south coast, away from the heavily developed resort strips along the north. The village has stayed small and relaxed, and the surrounding landscape is dramatic rather than manicured. Preveli Beach, a short drive away, is one of the most photographed spots in Greece, where a palm forest meets a river and then the Libyan Sea. The Kourtaliotiko Gorge adds a hiking dimension that most beach-only destinations on the island cannot match.
Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips â all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
