The 15 Quad Bike Safaris in Crete That Earn Their Price

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.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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3.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews Top rated

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Quad ATV Safari from Georgioupolis Area

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

From Georgioupolis, Kalyves or Almyrida, you’ll ride a two-seat ATV through village roads, olive groves and mountain tracks. Guides such as Erion, Odyss and Nikos lead the four-hour route, with safety practice, scenic stops, coffee and visits to old and modern olive oil mills.

“I have done many ATV tours on many islands, and this one was by far the best. It was a group of 7 of us, and It felt as if we were on our own personal tour. We stopped a few times at the top of the mountain to take some great pictures. On the way down, we stopped in a very small town for a 200-year-old olive oil factory tour, bought some souvenirs, and even sat down and had coffee and a snack with some locals at a mom-and-pop cafe. We also got to tour a modern-day olive oil factory. The tour staff was so welcoming and knowledgable about…”

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9.Bali Rethymno Panormo half day quad safari adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Bali on a guided quad ride through olive groves, country roads, and off-road tracks. Depending on the route, you visit Melidoni Cave or Tsika Lario pottery workshop. Helmets, water, snacks, and tour photos are included. A valid B-class driving licence is required.

“Confort excellent du quad.chemins et routes variés. Très belles vues de paysages. Très bon accueil à la réception.”

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10.Malia: Off-Road Quad Safari Tour with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Join guides such as Nikos and Andrej for a six-hour quad adventure from Malia through olive groves, vineyards, mountain tracks, Vrachasi, Neapolis, and Sisi. You will have time for coffee, swimming, photos, a traditional meal, and a dusty coastal ride. Drivers need a license held for over two years.

“Really enjoyed every bit of it would highly recommend if your in Greece”

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11.From Rethymno: Half-Day Off-Road Buggy Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

You’ll drive a two-seat buggy from Rethymno into the mountains, with a safety briefing, helmet, bandana, water, snacks, and hotel transport. The route reaches Maroulas Mountain and Gidospito, with views toward Potami Lake, a kafeneion coffee stop, and a short visit to Prassies.

“Alles perfekt. Super Ausflug. Hatte Buggy. Super Strecke mit reichlich Offroad. Würde ich auf alle Fälle wieder machen. Super Team. Transfer vom Hotel und Zurück Super.”

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12.Hersonissos: ATV Quad Bike Safari in the Mountains of Crete

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · from $107

Drive an automatic 300 to 600cc quad through Crete’s mountain villages, olive groves, riverbeds, and quiet tracks with a guide such as Andreas. The five-hour trip includes a local tavern meal, raki and snacks, small-group riding, and views near the Lasithi plateau and Aposelemis dam.

“Honestly, if you're thinking about booking this tour.. do it, you won't regret it! it was absolutely magical and Andreas really is the best guide. For those who like active adventures you will be pleased and challenged. Those who like to sit back and enjoy the stunning views, you'll have the best pictures and videos. Quads are super comfy and safe, all automatic, great value for money as we were out for 5 hours. The taverna for dinner is intimate and all freshly grown produce. Tasted excellent! Lastly a special thank you to Andreas, very charismatic, a story teller, cheeky and very funny. Aside from the sunset views, punchy quads,…”

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13.Quad Safari Off-Road Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start in Malia with a safety lesson, then ride a new quad through olive groves, vineyards, dirt tracks, Milatos Cave, fishing villages, and Potamos Beach. Your guide leads the small group, provides helmets, fuel, insurance, and beginner help, then finishes with dinner in Malia.

“Not nice. Tried to embarrass me in front of ppl made smart comments cause I was minding my business like wtf”

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14.Quad Safari from Platanias of Chania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Drive a CFMoto 450 ATV through mountain tracks, forests, olive groves, villages, and coastal countryside near Chania. An English-speaking guide, often Adrian, leads the three-hour route. Pickup is free in Platanias, Agia Marina, and Kolymvari, with paid pickup from Chania or Souda.

“Our guide was awesome! The trails were really fun but not hard and we even learned some cool Greek history! Afternoon well spent”

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15.From Kolymbari: Ancient Diktyna & Hidden Beach Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $117

Join Adventure Beyond Chania for a 3.5-hour quad safari from Kolymbari. After a safety briefing, ride with guide Kostas through the Rodopou Peninsula to Odigitria Monastery, Afrata Beach, Menies Beach, Ancient Diktyna, and Ravdoucha. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 10.

“This was an amazing and unforgettable experience. Our guide reassured us and taught us how to use the quads quickly and easily though it was our first time. The actual journey itself was breathtaking. We first went to the cave of St. John the Hernit and learned a ton of history from the region. Journeying along the roads were not busy and allowed us freedom to ride. The sights were beautiful and our guide gave context to everything we saw. The beach at the sanctuary of Diktina was amazing and a wonderful stop to refresh. The way back to Kolymvari was so beautiful m. It reminded me of Highway 1…”

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