Crete · QUAD SAFARIS IN HERAKLION
Good quad safaris in Heraklion fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.
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”
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.”
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!!”
Spend six hours riding an ATV through eastern Crete with guides such as Alex or Harris. You’ll follow coastal and mountain tracks, visit Gouverniotisa Monastery, Aposelemis Dam, an olive oil factory, a cave, and a village taverna, with lunch and hotel transfers included.
“First! The absolute recommendation for someone who needs lots of fun and action!!! Actually a must if you are in Crete! The tour guide Haris makes the day an unforgettable adventure! He's a lot of fun and involves everyone involved. And route selection, perfect for advanced riders and beginner riders! Definitely again!”
Drive a CF450cc or CF520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, vineyards, and coastal villages. Your guide teaches beginners, leads you to Prophet Elias Chapel and an olive oil factory, then allows time in Sissi for a walk or swim before an off-road finish and BBQ dinner.
“We had the best time doing this. The staff were all amazing and really made the experience perfect. I totally recommend to anyone”
Take a private 2 to 8-hour off-road tour from Cretan Camping in a Polaris RZR Trail S 1000. A professional guide leads you over rough roads and high viewpoints, with lunch included on tours of 4 hours or more. Drivers need a category B international license.
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
