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Creta Safari Tour: Explore Wild Crete on a 5-Hour Quad & ATV Adventure with Lunch
4.8
215 Ratings
ΠΕΤΡΟΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ
Embark on a thrilling 5-hour quad and ATV adventure in Crete’s wild landscape. Discover the island’s rich mythology, history, and breathtaking scenery while enjoying the hospitality of the Cretan inhabitants. Don’t miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience!
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Karteros - Every day we organize safari with Quad, buggy1000cc, Monster800cc, and Jeep.
Our adventure starts in the small village of Karteros, where we will have a 30-minute briefing on safety and instructions on operating ATVs.
About 75% we are off-road with speeds up to 30km to 35km and 25% on-road with speeds up to 50 to 55km. We make sure that everyone returns safely to their accommodation. Anyone who wants to race and develop high speeds is not for this excursion.Βecause for us priority is…… your safety first!!!!!!!!!!!! - Skalani - (Only Quad ) We start by passing a deep stream at the end of which we will come across a cave of historical importance, where we will stop for a while.
(Only Jeep & Buggy) Our next stop will be in the forest near the church of St. Irene, where we will visit the old church and enjoy the countryside.
*The route is subject to change due to unfore seen circumstances
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Archanes - (Only Quad )Τhen we will climb to the highest hill in the area where we will enjoy the panoramic view of the area of Heraklion.
Αnd we return through the village of Passa in the direction of Karteros gorge.
(Only Jeep & Buggy)We will continue to the Mt. Juktas Ecological Park in Archanes, an extraordinary archaeological site of Fourni where we will see the Municipal Contemporary Theater and enjoy the panoramic views.
*The route is subject to change due to unfore seen circumstances
- Karteros - After we will continue our route and explore the Gorge of Karteros. All the way through our journey we will have the opportunity to take photos of some of Crete’s most amazing scenery, and our guide will share information about each location we visit.
We’ll have lunch at an original Greek tavern.
To finish our adventure, we will make our last stop at Karteros beach for a swim (if the weather is good).
Note: the remaining time is for the round tour.
What's Included
- Free transfer to and from the adventure location
- Choice of vehicles: Quad (450cc/700cc), Buggy (1000cc), Monster (800cc), or Jeep ATV
- Complimentary bottled water to stay hydrated
- Lunch included to refuel after the adventure
- Professional tour guide and security for a safe experience
- Beginner-friendly with detailed instructions provided
- Helmets provided for quad biking safety
What's Not Included
- Rent
- Private tour (at these prices )
Additional Information
Experience a different side of Crete with our knowledgeable and engaging drivers. They will introduce you to the island’s folklore, historical events, and interesting stories. The Creta Safari tour promises exposure to aspects of Crete you wouldn’t ordinarily come across. Witness wild creatures, flora, and herbs, meet the warm-hearted locals, and get ready to be mesmerized by its picturesque terrain.
Creta Safari is a distinctive adventure.
Embark on journeys through the scenic untouched terrains of Crete, heading high into the mountains, typically traversed only by goats and donkeys. Be prepared to be surprised by the island’s wonders, as this could undoubtedly be the highlight of your vacation!
- For the driver, a car or motorcycle driving license
- Ιf the weather is nice, keep your swimsuit on
- The activity provider reserves the right to change routes and stops for safety reasons or due to weather conditions
- Buggy (1000cc) is automatic
- About 75% we are off-road with speeds up to 30km to 35km and 25% on-road with speeds up to 50 to 55km. We make sure that everyone returns safely to their accommodation. Anyone who wants to race and develop high speeds is not for this excursion.Βecause for us priority is…… your safety first!!!!!!!!!!!!
Location
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Meeting point instructions, following the old national road Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos at the height of petroemporikis and moto import after 130m you will turn left on Yakoumakis Street, then you will proceed another 70 meters and on your left hand you will see cave street.35°19'58.7"N 25°11'09.9"E
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(215 Ratings)
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318helenn
Jul 30, 2024
Great day!!! - Great day!! Picked up from hotel, out all day off road, on road, beach and lunch. Whole family enjoyed it. Great hosts and made to feel very welcome. Would love to do again.
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Sherpa37192068284
Jul 27, 2024
It’s was very nice and fun - Amazing view and very nice briece. It was hard arm work but a very nice experience. The are very nice and helpful the begin was scary but at the moment it’s was FUN
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Vicki_t
Jul 27, 2024
Fun, safe and unique way to explore the island - Great way to see the island, especially areas you can’t access by car or tour bus. The tour guides are great, they took us to a cave and the most beautiful beach. This was good for riders of different levels and safety was the top concern. It was well organized and well run. One warning - the owner is very grumpy but thankfully he doesn’t go on the tour. Also if you pay for two people and two ATVs make sure you bring proof, he tried to insist we paid for two people and 1 ATV - I guess it seemed odd to him that a woman wanted her own ATV???
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I7095debradleys
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing safari!! - very good experience. its a good long ride and you see some really amazing places! really recommend! Had a amazing time with my friend
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Hugo67alsace
Jul 23, 2024
Sorti quad - Quad twice c was top thank you to Enzo and Pablo and thank you to creta quad two very nice day and good organization ...
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11asyab
Jul 23, 2024
Quad - During the quad tour I experienced a great mix of adventure and nature. The Guide was knowledgeable and ensured a safe and exciting ride. The terrain ranged from challenging hills to scenic trails through forests, making for a dynamic experience. The quads were well maintained and easy to drive, even for beginners. The beautiful views along the way were breathtaking and gave plenty of photo opportunities. This tour is an absolute must for anyone looking for an adrenaline rush and a unique way to explore the area. I can't wait to go again!
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Melanie
Jul 23, 2024
Fantastic experience - Excellent trip, Enzo, Pablo and Zack were very good and friendly. We felt very safe during the tour. Unforgettable experience! Definitely recommend! 😃
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Eudoraj812
Jul 21, 2024
Joy Riding Through Crete - I experienced this excursion with my family and it was great! This was my second time riding ATVs and I had an amazing time. We got a chance to ride through small villages where the people are extremely nice (given there were about 20 ATVs riding through their streets😊). My daughter led the pack at one point and kept up with the lead guide. Our guides made the trip fun! They played music and gave some history along the way. They provided water as well. We had to drive to the meeting spot in Malia because our hotel was outside of the pickup guidelines. However, I was able to work out the details via WhatsApp days before we got to Greece. They are responsive and helpful. By the end of the trip, we were very dirty from the off roads but we expected that snd was prepared by having a bandana to cover our face. My husband thought he was a Nascar driver but I quickly reminded him that he had a passenger princess with him!!
I would definitely do it again!!
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T1619cvjane
Jul 18, 2024
Great day out!! - We went on the excursion yesterday and what a great day it was! The team were all lovely especially Enzo and Pablo, one of which helped me quickly and efficiently when I got stuck! The food was included which was great and we were able to explore areas of Crete we most likely wouldn’t have explored if we hadn’t be on the tour.
Another review also says this but don’t wear clothes which are really nice as you will get super dirty and bring sunglasses or a bandana but I would defiantly do it again!!
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Paulyurfriend
Jul 24, 2024
These guys need to have a shot on the apprentice, to show them, how it should be done - I'm back, as me and my GF were talking over my first review and we had gasped, as we realised, I left out A, vital piece of rubbish service.
This is the truth.
On my first review, I stated we stopped at places that just looked derelict.
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Well.... Our lunch... ( Hmmmfffp!)
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The place looked authentic enough.
That was nice.
What wasn't nice was having to sit at a table for four, with 2 strangers, we didn't know from Adam.
Guys.... This is the truth...
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On the way into the place, the host of the quad team had a tin of turtle food.
He tried to make sure EVERYONE had some turtle pellets for these 3 turtles that were milling around in a scruffy looking water tank and he called them crocodiles...
We then sat down..(awkward)...
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We waited ages, maybe 20 minutes..
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We got a kebab on a stick of normal kebabiness style size..
A small portion of floppy chips and a Greek salad without any OLIVES!!!...
One bowl!! Between 4 of us and we didn't know the other 2!!...
I didn't dare overly take any more tomatoe than I should!
What the actual!!...
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The woman who was sat on the table with us, went and asked for some olives.
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The owner, I think she was, brought out a tiny bowl of the smallest olives which looked more like, capers, you've ever seen.
Not once along any of this excursion was anyone asked, "was that okay?"
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I think this lot, cut cost corners at every opportunity and that lunch must have cost €3per head... Wow!!
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And that's why I feel so terrible about it, because these guys didn't give one toss about the clients.
There's so much more to learn and what I'm saying here should be constructive.
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The lunch was measly and bloody ridiculous to be honest...
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If 60 had have booked onto this tour on our day, they would have taken the lot!..
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It just wasn't intimate enough..
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We were like cattle on a quad bike..
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I really can't stress enough.
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Do the one with the olive mill tour!!!..
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Not this one which offers scenery of olive trees, which are bloody rooted all around the island...
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Thank me later
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