Crete · SAFARI

The 15 Best Off-Road Safaris in Crete

46 tours  ·  from $67

Quads, buggies and Land Rovers on the same mountain tracks, at very different prices. These 15 are sorted by how far they go, what you drive and whether the day ends with a meal or a swim.

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - Pickup, briefing, and choosing your quad
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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

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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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Meeting a shepherd and seeing traditional cheesemaking
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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

2.Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Spend eight hours with a small group in a Land Rover, traveling from Heraklion into Crete’s mountains. Guides such as Kostas, Yiannis, Chris, and Darryl explain local history, shepherd life, and Minoan stories. The day includes village stops, a three-course lunch with wine, and time near Dikteon Cave.

“We booked this trip for October 9, 2024. We learned shortly before arriving in Greece the Cave of Zeus tour was closed, however, our guide Kosta more than made up for it! We were picked up first, so from the very beginning he regaled us with his knowledge and history of his home; little nuggets of information that gave us a better understanding of Crete's rich history. The island has so many hidden gems. We loved the random stops to see nuts, fruit, vegetables, even seasoning growing along the road. Feed the goats! We thoroughly enjoyed the fresh food and drinks served at lunch. They waste NOTHING, even leftover lunch…”

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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - Starting at Peninsula Resort with a proper safety lesson
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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

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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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Choosing between a quad, buggy, Monster, and Jeep
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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

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

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

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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Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour - Potamies: a useful first look at rural Crete
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Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

5.Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Spend eight hours crossing rural Crete by Land Rover Defender or 4x4 Mercedes Vito. Visit Potamies, Aposelemis Dam, the Embasa gorge, Lasithi Plateau, and Zeus Cave, then eat a traditional lunch in Krasi. Guides including Mike, Mario, Alex, and Vangelis bring local stories and plenty of humor.

“Our guide Vagelis was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. The cave of Zeus is currently closed so we were unable to visit. The Lasithi Plateau was a beautiful area to visit. The lunch provided was delicious and enjoyed by our entire group. Would highly recommend if you are looking for an authentic tour of Crete.”

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Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete - Coastal tracks and the first views
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Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

6.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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Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience - Lake Kournas gives the morning a calm start
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Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

7.Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Travel from Chania, Rethymno, or nearby resorts in a 4x4 Land Rover with guides such as Costas, Nektarios, and Nikos. Visit Lake Kournas, a Byzantine church, mountain villages, Fragokastelo, a secluded south-coast beach, and an olive oil factory, with tastings and lunch included.

“We had Kostas and Nektarios as our guides. they work well together and you call tell they are passionate and proud of their island Crete. very knowledgeable and friendly. told us about the history and way of life of Crete. recommend this tour to everyone”

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Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - Spili and the famous lion-head fountain
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Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

8.Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 780 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Spend 7.5 hours crossing Crete by 4WD Land Rover with guides such as Dionysus, Stavros, or Vasilis. Visit Spili, Karines, Prasses Gorge, Potamon Dam, Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and Preveli Beach, then enjoy a Cretan lunch with unlimited wine.

“Dionysius was great and really informative! We got to see lots of villages, learned a lot about Crete, it’s animals, plants, fruit and people.”

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Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari - The driver and passenger question
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Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

9.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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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner - Getting comfortable with a large automatic quad
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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

10.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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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route - From the Aposelemis Basin to Kastamonitsa
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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

11.Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 652 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Spend eight hours with a local driver-guide such as Daryl, Leonidas, or George, crossing Crete’s mountain tracks by Land Rover. Visit a shepherd’s shelter, taste raki and fresh cheese, see the Greek Mythology Park, and share a generous taverna lunch with wine.

“Our guide “George” (I think my spelling is wrong) was very knowledgeable and we had fun and excitement and a very good time. This is a must see trip if you want to see the island away from the beaches.”

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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari - Starting with safety, helmets, and quad instruction
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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

12.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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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour - Profitis Ilias brings the first wide view
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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

13.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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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer - Omalia Olive Press and the taste of Crete
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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

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

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

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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Quad Safari Tour - Explore The Wild Side of Crete - Achlada, an almost empty mountain village
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Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

15.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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