KOS · GREEK ISLANDS
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Kos — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Full-day Odyssey cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Plati and Pserimos. Swim, spot dolphins, and enjoy a Greek buffet for $35.
Most Popular“Swimming in the clear blue seen and talking to the islanders”
Pirate-style 3-island cruise from Kos with Greek BBQ lunch, snorkeling, and a waterslide stop at Plati.
“Great crew. Both boys 12&4 loved the up beat vibes. Great swimming spots. Food nice (husband said he could have had double portions 🙄). Fab day out and well worth the money. Probably wouldn’t recommend if you don’t like loud music. Slide and jumping off the bot were highlights for my eldest!”
Walk Nisyros volcano crater, stroll Mandraki, and visit Panagia Spiliani from Kos. Organized day trip with guide and free time.
“Excellent from start to finish! Martha's English was brilliant, she is a fantastic guide! Thoroughly enjoyed the day, would highly recommend 😁”
Three islands by boat from Kos: Vathi, Plati swim and dolphins, plus Pserimos. Lunch on board and cheap cocktails.
“Excellent day out would definitely recommend this boat for the more relaxed crowd. Avoid the party boats if you can.”
Full-day boat cruise from Kos to Pserimos, Vathy, and Plati with swims, Greek lunch, and lively crew fun in the Aegean.
“Highly recommend this experience to all. Excellent value for money. The staff on the boat were very nice people and made the experience fun. Good music and can’t forget happy hour. We enjoyed the lunch and the transfer was seamless.”
Independent day trip from Kos to Bodrum: fast boat crossing, easy border checks, castle and bazaar time in Turkey.
“Well organised from the point of booking right through to the end! Good updates and communication, all ran to time and brilliant day in Bodrum.”
Captain Morgan’s 3-island cruise from Kos with four swim stops, BBQ lunch, and a Kalymnos dolphin safari at sea.
“Lovely day out, with some fantastic swimming locations in picturesque settings. Added bonus of being lucky enough to see the dolphins. Lunch that was included was also tasty.”
Full-day cruise from Kos to Pserimos, Vathi, and Plati with optional pickup, snorkeling gear, and Greek lunch for strong value.
“Absolutely brilliant day. Boat crew are so friendly. The wee islands are just beautiful. And we seen dolphins on the way back. Perfect end to the day.”
Full-day Nisyros volcano tour from Kos: boat ride, Polivotis crater walk, Mandraki time, and optional Panagia Spiliani monastery.
“A bit of a long day for the kids with the travel to and from Nisyros, especially with the heat but all in all a fun and very interesting day out! You don’t get very long at the crater (45mins) but Mandraki town is a delight, make sure you walk all the way to the…”
Pirate-ship cruise from Kos visiting Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati with snorkeling gear and a Greek barbecue lunch included.
“Our teenage daughter chose this trip and I’m so glad she did. We visited 3 different islands stopping at the first for a dip at the beach, the 2nd for a walk around the harbour we chose to go in the train that drives you around as it was hot 🥵 aRead more”
A 7.5-hour Aegean cruise from Kos visiting three islands, with a free smartphone audio guide and included BBQ lunch.
“Great staff, wonderful sightseeing, fun music and dancing on the ship. It was an experience to remember forever!”
Kos 3-island cruise with smartphone audio guide: Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati, dolphin watching, swims, lunch included, Wi‑Fi aboard.
“A lot of communication happened before booking this tour. We explained our arrival through a cruise ship and the company Assured us the cruise would be all right for cruise passenger visiting Kos for 1 day. The evening before we get the mail with a cancellation, no explanation. From other passengers we heard the problem…”
Ride calm horses along Kos beaches with an English instructor, small group, hotel pickup, salt-lake views, and photo stops for $88.
“Thank you for the experience, my wife and my daughter loved it. As 1st time riders, it was easy, relaxing and enjoyable. They have also learned a great deal about the island of Kos and the salt lake from the experienced rider and they liked that as well. Thank you.👍🐴🐎”
Kos wine tour with hotel pickup, visits to 2 Dodecanese wineries, guided tastings, and food pairings, all in about 3 hours.
“Transportation was quick and comfortable. Guides at both wineries were full of knowledge and the wines were beautiful.”
Sunset in Zia from Kos with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned ride, and 2.5 hours to explore and enjoy the sea-sky sunset.
“It's just transport to Zia but the VW mini bus picked us up on time outside the hotel. We were dropped off in Zia just past the viewing area which was ideal. The vehicle was air-conditioned and clean and the driver courteous, so what more could you want. The return journey was equally prompt and…”
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