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A line of riders on horseback on a sandy track beside a flat lake under a wide blue sky, with stubble fields in the foreground

Horse Riding on a Kos Beach: What to Expect for €75

A one-hour guided beach ride on Kos costs €75 and has 473 reviews at 4.8. What the listing says, what it leaves out, and who should book something else.

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A group of open 4x4 jeeps parked on a dusty mountain track with pine trees and the sea in the distance

Jeep or Quad Tour on Kos: Which One Is Worth It?

Six off-road tours on Kos from €85 to €135, compared by price, length and number of reviews, and how to choose between driving a quad, driving a jeep or just riding along.

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A white cruise boat anchored off a small island with turquoise water and a sandy beach

Kos 3-Island Boat Trip: Which Boat Should You Choose?

Eight day cruises from Kos Town to Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati compared by price, rating and length, plus what the listings do not tell you and what to check before booking.

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A small yellow and blue boat with a glass-bottom sign speeding past a bare brown island under a blue sky

Kos Glass-Bottom Boat: What You Actually See and Who It Suits

Glass-bottom boat trips on Kos run from 90 minutes at €27 to 2.5 hours at €20. What the glass shows, how they differ, and when a bigger cruise is the better buy.

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A wooden pirate ship with black flags and many passengers on deck lies in turquoise water off a rocky coast

Kos Pirate Boat With Kids: Is It Worth It?

Pirate cruises from Kos run 6.5 to 7.5 hours. What children can expect, which trips are shorter, and when a full day at sea is a bad idea for a family.

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The medieval Castle of St Peter on a rocky headland above the harbour of Bodrum

Kos to Bodrum Day Trip: Ferry, Passport and How Much You Can Fit In

Bodrum is a 35-minute catamaran ride from Kos Town. What the organised day trip costs, what you need at the port, how much of Bodrum fits into a day, and when going alone is better.

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A shaded wooden terrace with a wine barrel on a stand and tables, looking out over green vineyards towards a low hill

Kos Wine Tasting Tour: Two Listings Compared, and Is It Worth It?

Two 3-hour winery tours with transport cost €55 and €62. What each listing promises, what it does not say, and why a tour beats a hire car for wine.

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Swimmers on yellow rubber rings drifting along a wide blue lazy river lined with sun loungers and thatched parasols

Kos With Kids: What Works, What Doesn't, and Where to Start

Shallow beaches, a big water park, short boat trips and a few things to skip. A plain guide to Kos with children, with the prices that GetYourGuide lists.

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A rocky volcanic crater floor with pale yellow and grey ground and a path crossing it

Nisyros from Kos: Volcano Tour or the Ferry on Your Own?

Five ways to reach the Nisyros volcano from Kos, from a €10 ferry ticket to an 8-hour tour, with what each costs, how long you get on the island and what to ask before booking.

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A mountain village with white houses and a church tower against an orange evening sky above the sea

Zia Sunset on Kos: Bus, Organised Tour or Hire Car?

Zia sits about 15 km from Kos Town on the slopes of Mount Dikeos. Three sunset tours at €25 to €30, the limited public bus, and when driving yourself makes more sense.

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