Greece Safaris: 15 Worth Flying For

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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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

Spend about five hours exploring the countryside around Heraklion with Creta Quad Safari. Choose a quad, automatic 1000cc buggy, Monster 800cc, or Jeep, then follow a guide through Karteros Gorge, villages, olive groves, a historic cave, and a beach stop. Pickup is available from Heraklion, the port, and nearby resorts.

“If you want to experience the beauty of Crete, there is no better way than to take this Quad ride through the mountains, the beach and many other fantastic stops along the way. I'm 62 years old and never did a quad or ATV ride before and this excursion did not disappoint. I felt safe every step of the way. This is a family run business and the Fournaris family was super fun to have our adventure with! We came in as customers and left as family! The stop for lunch at a Greek taverna was delicious and fun. The Fournaris family were the perfect hosts picking us up at…”

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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 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

6.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

7.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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Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - Riding through Crete in a shared 4WD

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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

Ride a Land Rover through Crete’s mountain villages, gorges, olive country, and Potamon Lake before reaching Preveli Beach. Guides such as Dionysus, Stavros, Vasilis, Nico, and Leif bring local stories and humor to the drive. Lunch, unlimited wine, hotel pickup, and beach time are included.

“Wow! What a truly amazing day we’ve had! Spent the day touring spectacular ( and at times daunting ) roads and rugged terrain. Up and over mountains visiting Karines village, Potamon Dam, Prasies Gorge, watching vultures circling overhead at Kourtaliotiko Gorge then the Preveli palm forests and Preveli beach - not forgetting a magnificent lunch at a taverna in Spili. My family and I are completely in awe of what we’ve seen today. Our fantastic driver, guide and host (and singer!!) Dionysus has been incredible with his wealth of knowledge and family stories and cultural historical facts - he is just brilliant!! We can’t recommend this trip and guide enough.…”

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Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

9.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: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

10.Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 664 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Ride an automatic 450cc or 520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, villages, and rough country tracks. With an English-speaking guide, you’ll visit Prophet Elias chapel, an olive oil factory, Milatos Cave, and Milatos Beach before lunch or dinner. A driving license, closed shoes, and confidence on public roads are required.

“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

11.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

12.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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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

13.Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about four hours driving a quad through the hills around Rethymno, using paved roads, dusty tracks, rough mountain paths, and shallow creek sections. Stop at Potami Dam, Prassano Gorge, a traditional coffeehouse, and a viewpoint above the city. Hotel pickup, helmets, water, snacks, and an English-speaking guide are included on selected departures.

“We had a great time. My girlfriend was very nervous of this trip but it turned out to be our most enjoyable activity. It was really varied with a combination of tarmac and sandy roads. We had a few stops for photos and views in the mountains. We also had a coffee stop at a beautiful lake. The quads got us to places we otherwise wouldn't have seen. We went as a big group and although broken down to smaller groups along the way, it felt reassuring that we were all together. Wear old clothes as you will get really dusty and buy a balaclava for the dust in your…”

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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 $67

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

15.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.