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Day trips · Kos itinerary

Kos Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Kos is superbly placed for day trips by sea. Here is how to explore beyond — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Nisyros
  2. 2Symi
  3. 3Bodrum
  4. 4Beyond

The Nisyros volcano

A living crater island.

Symi

A pastel neoclassical harbour.

Bodrum

A quick ferry hop to Turkey.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kos — prices per person.

Day tour of the mountains to the Volcano + breakfast
Reunion Island
Day tour of the mountains to the Volcano + breakfast
5.0(41)·7–8 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Symi Island by Fast Boat (High-Speed: ~1hr journey & ~4hrs Symi)
Rhodes
Symi Island by Fast Boat (High-Speed: ~1hr journey & ~4hrs Symi)
4.7(1,212)·7 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Bodrum City Private All-inclusive Tour
Bodrum
Bodrum City Private All-inclusive Tour
5.0(26)·6–8 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group
Lanzarote
Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group
4.9(115)·3h 30min
from$54/ person
via Viator
Boat Trip to Symi Island with Swimming Stop at St George Bay
Rhodes
Boat Trip to Symi Island with Swimming Stop at St George Bay
4.6(2,073)·9 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Private Motoryacht Cruise in Bodrum with Lunch
Bodrum
Private Motoryacht Cruise in Bodrum with Lunch
5.0(26)·6 hours
from$1,081/ person
via Viator
Volcano Trekking Tour (Timanfaya eruptions)
Lanzarote
Volcano Trekking Tour (Timanfaya eruptions)
4.9(416)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Bodrum Private Motor-Yacht Tour With Lunch For 6 Hours
−30%
Bodrum
Bodrum Private Motor-Yacht Tour With Lunch For 6 Hours
5.0(114)·6 hours
from$541$772/ person
via Viator

Kos day trips — FAQ

What day trips are near Kos?
The Nisyros volcano, the island of Symi and Bodrum in Turkey, all by boat.
How far is Bodrum?
Just across the strait — a fast ferry takes about 20 minutes to an hour.
What is the top day trip?
The Nisyros volcano, where you walk into a steaming crater.

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