15 Crete Safaris Tours to Build a Day Around

1.From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

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

Drive automatic quads from Rethymno into the Maroulas mountains, across dusty tracks, shallow water, roads, and winding trails. Guides such as Nikolas and Jorgos lead the route, with stops at a mountain viewpoint, Café Gidospito by Lake Potami, and Prassies. Quads are normally shared unless you book separately.

“Very cool experience, we switched the driver every single “pause”. t The guide was really kind and well explained all the infos. He really take care of all the group, maybe the cost of the photo at the end was a little too high”

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

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

Leave Heraklion for a full day in Crete’s mountain country with guides such as Kostas, Chris, Yiannis, or Darryl. Ride rough tracks to villages, a shepherd’s mitato, the Lassithi Plateau, Krassi, and the Dikteon Cave area. Lunch, wine, water, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“The cave of Zeus is closed for the next 18 months. That should be updated on the tour description. We knew it was closed only because we requested a wheelchair capable vehicle”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews

Join Stan and the Quad Safari Peninsula team for a 3.5-hour ride from Agia Pelagia through olive country, Achlada’s abandoned village, and Fodele, birthplace of El Greco. You’ll learn to handle the quad, taste local oil and honey, and stop for views and orange juice.

“Mr Sexy was amazing. A great experience. a must do”

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

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

Ride a Land Rover or 4x4 Mercedes from your hotel into rural Crete with guides such as Mike, Mario, Vagelis, and Yasser. Visit Potamies, Aposelemis Dam, Embasa Gorge, Psychro Cave, Lasithi Plateau, and Krasi, with local food and off-road mountain roads along the way.

“This was truly one of the best activities I experienced in Crete. I had the pleasure of being with Manos and Andreas, whose energy, combined with that of my group, made the day unforgettable. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and as always, Safari Experts delivered a perfectly organized tour from start to finish. Although the Cave of Zeus was closed for renovations (something we were informed about right after booking, with the option to cancel), it gave us the chance to spend more time exploring charming local shops. Lunch was excellent accompanied by tasty white and red wine, and of course the traditional raki. Throughout the day there are several…”

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5.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours riding supervised ATVs from Agia Pelagia through quiet coastal tracks and mountain roads. Guides such as Stan and Elyes share local stories at Achlada, then lead you to Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. Expect easy riding, scenic stops, dust, and time for orange juice or local shopping.

“Very Good. In Germany we say tip top. Guides were very funny. I would recommend to everyone. Bring sunglasses or something to protect your eyes from dust.”

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6.Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

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

Spend eight hours crossing Crete by Land Rover, from Lake Kournas and village tastings to the White Mountains, Fragokastelo, and a quiet South Coast beach. Guides such as Kostas and Nektarios explain local life, while lunch, wine, raki, and olive oil are included.

“We are glad that we went on the trip as it was a great day out and it was an experience to go off-road over the mountains! The views were spectacular. Our guide was pleasant but we felt he could have been a bit friendlier, perhaps it was an off day. We enjoyed stopping off at the beautiful church and going on to taste the honey, wine and tea. The lunch was nice at the restaurant just across from the beach allowing us to swim in the warm Libyan Sea. It was quite fast paced and at times it felt a little bit rushed to fit everything in within the…”

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7.Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

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

Drive a two-person quad through mountain roads, villages, dirt tracks, and small gorges near Georgioupolis. Guides such as Erion lead the route, give a careful practice session, and stop at traditional and modern olive oil mills. You’ll need a driving license, and expect dust, views, and plenty of riding.

“the Georgioupolis Half-Day Quad ATV Safari is a must do for anyone visiting the Chania area. Whether you’re an experienced rider or a first-timer, this tour offers an incredible mix of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural insights. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to do it again!”

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8.Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

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

Spend eight hours exploring Crete’s mountain roads by Land Rover with a guide such as Daryl, George, or Leonidas. Follow the old Minoan Path, taste raki and fresh cheese, meet shepherds, visit the Greek Mythology Park, and share a traditional lunch with 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…”

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9.Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours riding new CF450cc or CF520cc quads from Malia through olive groves, mountain tracks, villages, and beaches. Your guide provides beginner training, helmets, fuel, insurance, photo stops, an olive oil tasting, Milatos Cave, and lunch back in Malia.

“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.”

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

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

Spend four hours riding an ATV through Crete’s mountain tracks, olive groves, vineyards, and seaside villages. Your English-speaking guide provides a safety briefing, water, scenic stops, and hotel transfers from resorts around Malia, Hersonissos, Sissi, and nearby towns.

“Fantastic, from start to finish it was great. Nice stop off first of all to a harbour where the guide fuelled us up with a complimentary bottle of water and took some nice pictures. Then went onto our next stop at an olive oil factory where they talked through the process of how they make the olive oil and their olives and the different items they produce. Then we went up to a lovely remote cliff side where you overlooked a lovely view and again the guide took some lovely pictures and allowed lots of time to take your own, finished off with a picturesque sunset view near the sea…”

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

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

Drive an ATV through Crete’s mountain roads, rough tracks, villages, and coast near Agia Pelagia. You’ll receive a safety lesson, helmet, fuel, and free action photos, with time to explore Achlada, view Fodele Beach, and visit El Greco’s village.

“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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12.Georgioupolis Safari Off Road Tours Outdoor Activities Land Rover Defender

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about eight hours exploring Crete by Land Rover Defender with guides such as Kostas, Nektarios, Michalis, or Paul. Visit Lake Kournas, waterfalls, a monastery, White Mountain shepherd tracks, a secluded south-coast beach, a family winery, and an olive oil factory. Lunch and drinks are included.

“Unser Fahrer Paul hat sich total freundlich und kompetent gezeigt. Es schien ihm wichtig, sein Bestes zu einem unvergesslichen Tag beizutragen - auf deutsch und auf englisch. Und er ist super gefahren! Danke!”

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13.Sarakina Gorge, Forests, and South Coast Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 301 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Travel in a small group of up to six with guides such as George, Michael, or Panos. Visit an olive oil factory, Kritsa, the Kroustas forest, Sarakina Gorge, and the coast. Expect off-road driving, a traditional lunch, and a gorge walk that involves bouldering.

“The trip was amazing and pur guide, Panos, was even more so. He showed us the untouristy parts of the eastern side of Crete, including one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Highly recommend!!”

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14.Rethymno: Full-Day Land Rover Safari to Preveli

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 279 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Ride a Land Rover Defender, Discovery, or Mercedes 4x4 through Prasses and Kourtaliotiko gorges, stop at Spili and village viewpoints, swim at Preveli, and enjoy a full Cretan lunch with wine. Guides such as Antonis, Themis, and Dionysos add local stories and humor.

“*Our trip was really fun thanks to our guide Dionysos, and we genuinely had a great time* There's no other way to describe our trip other than great. We saw a lot of nice places, took beautiful photos, had a great lunch at a nice local tavern and thanks to our guide we had so much fun. As we were driving around our guide told us so much interesting information and because he told us we would do a quiz at the end, I remembered as much as I could. We were talking, laughing in the car, it was fantastic. Thank you so much 👌”

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15.Sunset Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 6 hours · from $96

Spend six hours exploring Crete by Land Rover with a multilingual guide, visiting a goat ranch, Aposelemis Dam, Avdou, Embassa Gorge, and the Minoan site of Karfi. Enjoy Prosecco and fruit at sunset, then finish with a local dinner, wine, and water.

“Très bonne expérience, de magnifiques paysages et un guide exceptionnel. Je recommande vivement !”

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