Where to Book Crete Safaris — Our Top 15

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - From Rethymno to the Maroulas mountains

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

This four-hour Discovery Safaris trip takes you from Rethymno into the Maroulas mountains by automatic quad bike. You will ride roads, gravel tracks, shallow water, and technical off-road sections, stopping for views, coffee at Café Gidospito, and a snack near Prassies. Guides including Nikolas and Jorgos are known for clear safety briefings and careful pacing.

“I can only recommend the workshop! It was super interesting and really fun. We were greeted with tea and something to eat, which tasted very delicious. After that it went on and we made two rings. Everything was explained to us and we could also ask questions. It was a great experience :)”

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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

Ride from Heraklion into Crete’s mountains in a small-group Land Rover with guides such as Kostas, Chris, Yiannis, or Darryl. Visit Sfendili, a shepherd’s mitato, Lassithi Plateau, the Dikteon Cave area, Krasi, and a local tavern. Expect mountain roads, local food, village life, and plenty of history.

“George was an amazing guide and driver. He showed us the other Crete, far from the tourist spots along the coast. The coastal spots are justly proud of their beauty and history. The interior of Crete is a vision to behold. The topography is stunning. We got to meet a shepherd who makes goat cheese the traditional way; and we got to meet his goats. We saw a tree in Krasi frequented by writers like Niko Kazantzskis. And we got a history lesson on the struggles of the local inhabitants to simply live their lives. George was a wealth of knowledge on the various local views and customs when queried…”

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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

Drive a two-person quad from Peninsula Resort with guide Stan or his multilingual team. After a safety lesson, follow off-road paths above Agia Pelagia to an olive mill, abandoned Achlada, and Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. Expect sea views, local honey and olive oil tasting, village history, and a freshly squeezed orange juice stop.

“I liked the activity as we got even given a tour which was a nice surprise. Our tour guide Vangelis was very welcoming and made the whole experience amazing.”

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Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

4.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 air-conditioned 4x4 Mercedes Vito. Visit a farm in Potamies, the submerged village of Sfendili, Embasa Gorge, Lassithi Plateau, and Zeus Cave. Guides such as Mario, Vangelis, Michael, and Alex add local stories, music, and practical help. Lunch and hotel pickup are included; the cave ticket costs €15.

“An amazing day with lots of different activities and a real taste of traditional local Greek life. The farm was great and we all enjoyed milking the goat, trying our hand at grinding grains and trying a “local Greek breakfast”. All the photo stops were breathtaking and we saw lots of vultures at the highest points. The coffee stop at a local taverna was much enjoyed and lunch at a later taverna was incredible. We all enjoyed making our own clay pottery and exploring the workshop too. Yesser was fantastic and really knowledgeable and made the experience 10/10 for the children with the off road driving. Would 100% recommend.”

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Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

5.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews

Ride a supervised quad 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 add local stories and humor. Expect easy driving, big views, an olive stop, orange juice, and some paved roads rather than nonstop off-road action.

“Very fun but also responsible guide. A nice overview of the Cretan in-land that are less touristic. The guide knew all the good viewpoints which was very enjoyable.”

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Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

6.Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

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

Spend eight hours crossing Crete from the north coast to the South Cretan Sea in a shared Land Rover. Guides such as Kostas, Nektarios, Nikos, and Costas lead you through Lake Kournas, mountain tracks, villages, Fragokastelo, a beach swim, a family tavern lunch, and an olive oil factory. Expect big views, local tastings, and a bumpy ride.

“It was an interesting experience. As someone who grew up in Africa, I was amazed to see nine vultures cruising around the mountains.”

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Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

7.Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

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

Drive a two-person quad through mountain roads, small villages, gorges, and countryside above Georgioupolis. Your guide, often Erion or another member of the local team, leads a small group, provides safety practice, and stops at traditional and modern olive oil mills for a tasting. A driving license is required.

“Perfect experience. You simply have to see it for yourself. The quads were very fun, the guides did the utmost to ensure everyone’s safety and the sights along the way were stunning.”

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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

8.Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

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

Spend eight hours crossing Crete by Land Rover with guides such as Darryl, Daryl, George, or Leonidas. Expect rough mountain tracks, raki, fresh cheese at a shepherd’s mitato, the Greek Mythology Park, a generous taverna lunch with wine, and wide views from the Lassithi Plateau to the coast.

“Daryl was a wonderful guide. Informative, polite and very helpful. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

9.Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

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

You’ll ride a new CF450cc or 520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, vineyards, mountain tracks, Milatos Cave, fishing villages, and Potamos Beach. Guides provide beginner instruction, helmets, fuel, insurance, photos, and lunch. Drivers must be 23 to 65 with a full license held for at least two years.

“The guides are awesome, the tour is amazing. I just wished we went to the beach AFTER going on the dirt road, so at least we could clean up easily.”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

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

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

Spend four hours riding a guided ATV route through Crete’s mountains, olive groves, vineyards, villages, and coastal viewpoints. You’ll get a beginner briefing, hotel transfer, helmet, fuel, water, and an olive oil tasting. The small group is limited to eight, with optional 450 cc and 650 cc quad upgrades.

“Amazing fun, and he quad bikes was one of the way trips I’ve ever done. If you come here, this trip is a must!”

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Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

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

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

Ride an ATV through Crete’s back roads with guides such as George, stopping in the near-abandoned mountain village of Achlada, beside Fodele Beach, and in El Greco’s village. The 3.5-hour trip includes fuel, helmets, a driving lesson, and free action photos. You need a valid car driving license.

“Good mix of on and off road riding. Very interesting places visited with breath taking views of the coastline e.”

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Georgioupolis Safari Off Road Tours Outdoor Activities Land Rover Defender

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 western Crete in a Land Rover Defender with guides such as Kostas, Nektarios, and Michalis. Visit Lake Kournas, waterfalls, a monastery, the White Mountains, a quiet southern beach, Imbros Gorge, and an olive oil factory. Lunch, drinks, tastings, hotel pickup, and off-road mountain tracks are included.

“Très belle journée animée par Nektarios, un guide local soucieux de vous faire passer un très bon moment. Encore merci à lui pour son professionnalisme.”

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Crete: Sarakina Gorge, Forests, and South Coast Safari

13.Sarakina Gorge, Forests, and South Coast Safari

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

Travel in a small group by orange Land Rover Discovery from eastern Crete into the mountains and south coast. Taste local olive oil, visit Kritsa, cross the protected Kroustas forest, eat at a traditional taverna, scramble through Sarakina Gorge, and swim by the sea. Guides may include Michael, George, Panos, or Enrico.

“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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Rethymno: Full-Day Land Rover Safari to Preveli

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

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

Spend about eight hours crossing Crete by Land Rover Defender, Discovery, or Mercedes 4x4. Visit Prasses and Kourtaliotiko gorges, stop at Amari Dam, swim at Preveli, eat a full Cretan lunch with unlimited wine, and finish at Spili and the Three Monasteries. Guides such as Antonis, Themis, and Dionysos are known for lively local stories.

“*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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Quad ATV Safari from Georgioupolis Area

15.Quad ATV Safari from Georgioupolis Area

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

You’ll ride a two-person ATV from Georgioupolis, Kalyves, or Almyrida through village roads, olive groves, mountain tracks, and river areas. English-speaking guides such as Erion, Odyss, and Nicos lead the route, with safety practice, helmets, scenic stops, coffee, and visits to old and modern olive oil facilities included.

“We had the best experience with our two wonderful guides. We booked last minute and they were so accommodating. This is the only way to see the Cretan countryside. And the stops we made along the way were so cool. Plus we got to cruise around on a super cool ATV all day. 100/10! This is a must do while in Crete.”

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