10 Quad Safaris in Crete Worth Booking

1.Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

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

From Rethymno, you’ll ride an automatic quad through mountain roads, gravel tracks, shallow water, and tight turns near Maroulas. Guides such as Nikolas and Jorgos lead the way, with stops at a summit, Café Gidospito by Lake Potami, and Prassies. Shared quads are standard, and you’ll need a full driver’s license if you plan to drive.

“An activity I would recommend to anyone staying in the Rethymno region. It provided adrenaline at times and picturesque scenery. Beautiful hills and winding mountain trails. This Quad Bike safari had everything we wanted and if we ever come back to Rethymno this will be at the top of our to-do list. Thank you to the staff for the welcoming and memorable experience!”

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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

Spend about eight hours in a small-group Land Rover exploring Crete’s mountain villages, Minoan sites, shepherd life, Lassithi Plateau, and Krassi. Guides such as Kostas, Yiannis, Chris, Darryl, and Nikos lead the route in English. Expect bumpy tracks, a hearty lunch with wine, and possible changes around Zeus’s Cave.

“Chris was incredible. He took us places we never would have seen without him. His passion, knowledge and all around positive and fun attitude made the day. We highly recommend him and this tour.”

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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. Follow sea cliffs and mountain tracks to an olive mill, the abandoned village of Achlada, and orange-growing Fodele, with olive oil, honey, views, and a fresh juice stop along the way.

“Must do if you’re visiting Crete! Great day with our two boys 5 & 8 on quads, visiting interesting sites and amazing views. The guide was so friendly and took us to a little town for lunch and souvenirs. Absolutely worth the money!”

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

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

Spend eight hours with Safari Experts Crete in a 4x4, visiting Potamies, Aposelemis Dam, Embasa Gorge, Lasithi Plateau, and Krasi. Guides such as Mike, Mario, Alex, and Vangelis bring local stories and humor. The tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and off-road driving. Zeus Cave costs an extra €15 and may close for maintenance.

“This was a great trip and we are so glad we booked it. The itinerary was really interesting and full, and let us see aspects of Cretan life we wouldn’t have known about otherwise. Our guide, Andre (Jesus) was a perfect host, and obviously loves his job. He provided us with lots of information, funny jokes and fab music, not to mention some great photo opportunities. The lunch was authentic and very tasty. Thanks!!”

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5.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews

Ride a supervised quad convoy from Agia Pelagia into Crete’s hills and coastal backroads. You’ll stop at an olive facility, explore the nearly abandoned village of Achlada, and continue to Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. Guides such as Stan and Elyes add local stories and humor. A driving license is required, and the route is mostly easy, with some off-road sections.

“One of the best activities we have done while in Crete. The trip adventures, fun and full of beautiful scenery. The Quad Safari team are the best. They are very professional, accommodating and fun. Strongly recommended. I am definitely doing it again next time I am here.”

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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 4x4 from Chania, Rethymno, Georgioupolis, Kalyves, or Almyrida. Guides such as Kostas, Nektarios, and Nikos lead you to Lake Kournas, a Byzantine church, mountain tracks, Fragokastelo, a quiet South Coast beach, and an olive oil factory. Lunch, tastings, hotel pickup, and transport are included.

“We felt safe with the driver who kept us fully informed. The lunch stop was very nice with good food and the chance to swim. Highly recommend the trip, you won't be disappointed.”

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7.Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

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

Ride through Crete’s White Mountains on a guided quad safari from Georgioupolis. Expect dirt roads, village lanes, mountain views, fruit and water stops, and visits to a traditional olive mill and modern olive oil factory. Erion is one of the guides regularly leading the trip. A driving license is required, and each quad carries two people.

“Absolutely fantastic experience, 100% recommend, every bit of it was great”

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8.Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

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

Spend eight hours exploring Crete in a Land Rover with guides such as Daryl, Darrel, George, or Leonidas. You’ll follow rough mountain tracks, taste raki and fresh goat cheese, visit the Greek Mythology Park, eat a traditional lunch with unlimited wine, and look across the Lassithi Plateau to the coast.

“Our safari was amazing! Darrel was such a great guide, very knowledgeable, fantastic sense of humour and really attentive. The route itself was full of rich history, and the stops were varied and enjoyable including the mythology park, olive oil museum, and a goat farm. Couldn’t recommend this activity more, and a big shout out to Darrell, you were incredible.”

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9.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 hills, olive groves, vineyards, villages, and coastal viewpoints. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, fuel, water, and hotel pickup if selected. Stops include an olive oil press, Sissi, St. George Selinari Monastery, and the Prophet Elias chapel.

“We loved every second of this activity! The instructor was amazing. The tour was a perfect balance of off road, on road, sight seeing and pictures. The views across Crete and riding the quad in the sunset is something you can’t miss on your holiday! Thanks again”

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

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

Join George and the Ela Quad Safari team for a three-and-a-half-hour ATV ride from Agia Pelagia through mountain tracks, old Achlada, Fodele Beach, and El Greco’s village. You get a driving lesson, helmet, fuel, and free action photos. A valid car license is required.

“Super activité, nous avons pu visiter grâce à un excellent guide des villages de la Crète, et avons parcouru routes et sentiers. Nous recommandons cette activité !”

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