Crete · SAFARI
The 15 best safari tours you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and where it leaves from. The first is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Half-day quad safari from Rethymno with off-road Maroulas riding, shallow water crossings, Greek coffee stops, and mountain views.
“There wasn’t anything we didn’t like, even getting dusty was fun. Would definitely do this again and whole heartedly recommend this experience.”
Full-day Land Rover safari from Heraklion: Cretan mountains, Zeus cave area, villages, cheesemaking and a big lunch with wine.
“George was an amazing guide and driver. He showed us the other Crete, far from the tourist spots along the coast. The coastal spots are justly proud of their beauty and history. The interior of Crete is a vision to behold. The topography is stunning. We got to meet a shepherd who makes goat cheese the traditional way; and we got to meet his goats. We saw a tree in Krasi frequented by writers like Niko Kazantzskis. And we got a history lesson on the struggles of the local inhabitants to simply live their lives. George was a wealth of knowledge on the various local views and customs when queried…”
A 3.5-hour Crete quad safari with an olive mill tasting, a guided walk in Achlada ghost village, and sea views near Agia Pelagia.
“Great activity! Very warm and welcoming staff!!! Good experience”
5-hour off-road safari from Heraklion with quad, buggy or jeep, safety briefing, Greek taverna lunch, and a possible beach swim.
“Awesome experience! Safe and fun. Lunch was excellent. Went through mountains, olive groves, small village, and beach .”
8-hour Crete off-road safari to Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau, plus Potamies farm. Pickup, AC 4x4, lunch, mythology.
“Great day! Super fun guide and the stops were amazing! Music was fun in the car with an outrageous playlist and everyone in the car had such a lovely time! Highly recommend!”
ATV quad safari from Agia Pelagia to Achlada ghost village and Fodele, with guided off-road tracks, viewpoints, and culture.
“You are mostly driving on paved roads with some backroads sprinkled in. They first take you uphill to an Olive factory for some olive tasting, followed by a stop where they walk you thru’ an abandoned Cretan village. Then you drive down towards the beach and then takRead more”
8-hour Crete 4x4 safari with Lake Kournas, White Mountains off-road, hidden beach swim, olive oil tasting and lunch for $92.
“It’s really hard not to give these guys 5* as I can tell they make a huge effort and were super friendly. The perks were: the olive oil factory, the off roading and seeing the mountain goats, hidden beach, the drivers (we had a few but we really liked Nekatarious) Things to improve: I asked for vegan food prior to the booking, and was told this could be accommodated. There was nothing vegan so I ate nothing at the restaurant and wasn’t sure where my driver was to ask - so ended up without food for the day. (I had also missed breakfast as we left early for pick up…”
4WD Land Rover safari from Rethymno to Preveli palms and river delta, plus gorges and villages, with included lunch and unlimited Cretan wine.
“We had a great time with Leif as our Tourguide. He showed us the amazing landscape of crete and we also learned a lot. It was real fun and the highlight of our vacation.”
Georgioupolis quad ATV safari in Crete: 4 hours through White Mountains and villages, plus traditional and modern olive oil tasting.
“I absolutely loved this trip! We had such a fun day. Our guide was also really nice and friendly. Definitely recommend doing this on your trip to Crete”
Quad safari in Crete: ride rugged tracks to Milatos Cave, Prophet Elias chapel, and an olive oil factory, with lunch or dinner included.
“They are called experts for a reason. Everything was organized in the best possible way. Great staff, well-maintained vehicles. During the excursion there was also a lunch break in our case, we could choose between chicken gyros, pork gyros, or a vegetarian option. Definitely an excursion to do when in Crete. I suggest bringing a bandana to cover your face from the dust, as in the second part of the route there is really a lot of it. Anyway, they also sell their own branded ones for those who want.”
Take a full-day Crete Land Rover safari on the Minoan Route, with myth stops, off-road tracks, and a traditional lunch plus unlimited wine.
“We had the pleasure of having Daryl as our guide for our Safari Trip. Tour started with a pick up from our hotel and we trekked through the mountains south of Maila through towns and villages learning about there way of life and history. So glad we decided to book, as we would have never done this on our own. Darryl our driver was very passionate , great knowledge about the local wildlife including a few sightings of birds, and about local plants which are used in our everyday ingredients. I felt we picked up tonnes of knowledge and turned everything we knew about crete on its head. thanks Darylnand…”
Half-day ATV safari from Rethymno. Ride rough tracks and tarmac, with stops at Potami Dam, Prassano Gorge, and mountain views.
“Excellent experience, great way to see Crete. Proper off road driving. Best quad bikes we have been on.”
Quad safari in Heraklion, small-group off-road riding, olive oil factory tasting, Milatos Cave and beach time, lunch and transfers.
“Amazing day start to finish. Worth every penny. Tour guides excellent. I was on my own and made very welcome by others on the tour, loved it.”
Evening quad safari in Crete with hotel transfer, off-road trails, Sissi and Vrachasi villages, olive oil tasting, and sunset views.
“such a brilliant afternoon/evening. sure you'll get muddy, dusty, chilly, you'll ache a little, but just do it you won't regret it, the views are amazing, your guide is wonderful and very amusing, highly recommended”
ATV safari on Crete with a helmet, real practice time, mountain village walks, Fodele Beach, and El Greco area stops plus action photos.
“Super safari en quad. Le guide est très sympa et sait mettre du rythme quand il le faut. La visite d’un village historique et la dégustation de fruits qui y poussent amènent une pause divertissante au safari. Je recommande fortement !”
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