The 15 Best Quad Safaris in Crete

1.Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,444 reviews · 4 hours · from $70Our pick

From Rethymno, share an automatic quad or pay extra for your own, then follow guides such as Nikolas and Jorgos into the Maroulas mountains. Expect mountain roads, gravel tracks, shallow water, tight turns, dust, a traditional café, Lake Potami views, Prassies, water, and sandwiches.

“What an amazing experience! We had such a fantastic time, neither of us had used a quad bike before. The friendly instructor gave us a brief introduction to the quads and off we went. The terrain ranged from roads to gravel tracks and even some water! Very highly recommended, it's great fun. :)”

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2.Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,135 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll learn to handle a quad with a short lesson, then follow a multilingual guide from Agia Pelagia along quiet coastal and mountain paths. Visit abandoned Achlada, hear about Cretan village life, taste olive oil, olives, and honey, and finish with a sunset over the bay.

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3.Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews

You’ll drive a two-person quad from Peninsula Resort with guides such as Stan or Vangelis, following off-road routes above Agia Pelagia to an olive mill, Achlada’s abandoned village, and Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. The 3.5-hour trip includes helmets, insurance, fuel, and tastings.

“Mr Stan was amazing, truly a great host and made the experience so enjoyable!”

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4.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 941 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Creta Quad Safari takes you from Karteros through dusty tracks, villages, olive groves, a historic cave, mountain viewpoints, Karteros Gorge, and a beach near Heraklion. Choose a quad, automatic 1000cc buggy, Monster 800cc, or Jeep. Pickup, safety gear, lunch, and beginner instruction are included.

“We can say without a doubt this was one of the best tours we have done. The staff were friendly and on time. The food at the little tavern in town was good. I would do this tour again. Thank you”

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5.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours riding from Agia Pelagia through quiet coastal tracks and mountain roads to Achlada’s abandoned village and Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. Guides such as Stan and Elyes mix local stories with scenic stops. Expect an easy, supervised ride, with a driving license required.

“Very fun experience, the guides are funny, entertaining and informative, they give a personal touch to the history of the village. The drive itself is very basic so if it's your first time on a quad bike you have nothing to worry about! Prepare to get dirty and don't forget sunblock! Overall would recommend if you have a couple of hours to spare, you'll get your money's worth of fun and a bit of adrenaline!”

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6.Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 714 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

From Georgioupolis, you’ll ride an ATV through mountain roads, villages, and dirt tracks with a safety-focused guide such as Erion. Expect a briefing, helmet, water, fruit, panoramic views, and visits to traditional and modern olive oil mills. A driving license is required, and each quad carries two people.

“Very nice and adventurous tour. We climbed a mountain and drove through old towns.”

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7.Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 664 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Take a five-hour self-drive quad safari from Malia through olive groves, villages, and dusty mountain tracks. Your English-speaking guide gives beginners a short lesson, leads you to Milatos Cave and Prophet Elias chapel, visits Lyrakis Family olive oil factory, and finishes with lunch or dinner.

“Huge thanks to our guide Nedi who was taking care of us the entire safari. He told us intresting facts about the visited places, took amazing photos of us and made sure we are having fun! Which we definitely did! Thank you so much! We finnished our tour with the lottery and got to try their local home made drink. Nedi was super helpful, hospitable and a great photographer. Till next times! :))”

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8.Quad Off-Road Tour to Villages with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 557 reviews · 4 hours · from $67Best value

Join a small group of up to eight for a four-hour quad ride from Malia through Krasi, Gonies, Mochos, and Aposelemis Dam. You’ll visit Kera Monastery, sample olive oil, stop for photos, and tackle dusty mountain tracks. Hotel pickup, fuel, helmets, water, and a guide are included.

“It was an amazing experience, the guide was very nice and entertaining. Well spent first day at Crete. Definitely an activity to do whilst your in the area. Price is reasonable, worth the time and experience. Perfect location spots and amazing pictures taken by the guide.”

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9.Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Take a guided ATV ride from Rethymno through Potami Dam, Prassano Gorge, mountain tracks, and rural villages. Expect paved and rough off-road surfaces, dust, steep sections, a lakeside cafe stop, Cretan snacks, water, helmets, and hotel transfers within 30 kilometers.

“Drove on various terrain, smooth, rough, very rough and even went through water. Enjoyed every bit of it especially the breathtaking scenery when we reached the top of the mountain. Our Guide was excellent, constantly making sure that everyone was okay. Health & Safety is top priority! I would definitely recommend to all to try and I know I will definitely be back!”

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10.Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $99

Spend about six hours riding a solo or shared 450cc or 520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, vineyards, villages, and dirt tracks. Your guide provides training, helmets, transfers, a swim stop at Milatos Beach, an olive oil tasting, and lunch. Drivers need a full car license and must be 23 to 65.

“So fun! The tour guide was fantastic. We got to see places in Crete that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. We enjoyed visiting the olive oil factory and the cave. Lunch was a great way to end the tour. Wonderful to see that our guide was able to speak many languages, which improved the experience on the tour for everyone. We took our 13 year old daughter and always felt safe.”

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11.Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 474 reviews · 4 hours · from $67

You’ll ride a guided ATV route from Malia through olive groves, dusty mountain tracks, Sisi, Vrachasi, and St. George Selinari Monastery. The four-hour evening tour includes hotel transfer, a safety lesson, olive oil tasting, seaside views, and sunset from the Prophet Elias chapel.

“Absolutely amazing. Got to see so many different places. The tour guide was brilliant from the moment he picked us up to when he dropped us off. This is such good value for money. Highly recommend. 👍👍👍👍”

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12.Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about three and a half hours driving an ATV through Crete’s hills, old villages, and coastal roads. Your guide provides a safety lesson, helmet, fuel, and free action photos. The route includes Achlada, Fodele Beach, and the village linked to El Greco.

“We did not get picked up after waiting 30 minutes we called and canceled. Very unhappy and unsatisfied as this was a special trip for not only our honeymoon but my husbands birthday. Would never recommend!”

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13.Quad Safari with Monastery, Malia Palace and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 232 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Ride a 520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, mountain tracks, Vrahasi village, and the 16th-century Monastery of Saint George Vrahassotis. You’ll stop at an 800-year-old oak, eat lunch in Latsida, taste award-winning olive oil at Vasilakis Estate, and finish with a swim at Potamos Beach.

“Really good day, friendly instructors just all round really enjoyed ourselves. Good value for money would definitely recommend doing .. scenery is fantastic in the hills .. nice meal as well .”

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14.Quad ATV Safari from Georgioupolis Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride a two-seater ATV from Georgioupolis, Kalyves or Almyrida through coastal roads, mountain tracks, olive groves and small villages. Guides such as Erion, Odyss and Nikos lead the route, with helmets, transfers, breaks, an old olive mill and a modern olive oil visit included.

“Trails are safe, beautiful views. Wished they stopped at great spots for pictures! They offer private parking. Guides are very nice!”

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15.Quad Safari Wild Crete Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

From Heraklion Prefecture, guide Harris or Andreas leads a four-hour evening quad ride through coastal roads, Skotino Cave, Voritsi, olive country, and mountain viewpoints. You will visit an olive mill and rakokazano, then watch sunset near Aposelemis Beach. A car license held for over two years is required.

“Our guide, Harris was great and we LOVED the olive pil tour! The route was fun and we had the perfect amount of time at the stops. Would absolutely recommend!!”

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