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Full Day 4x4 Self-Drive Safari Tour in Crete with BBQ Lunch

4.9

57 Ratings

Malia

Experience Crete's wild side on a self-drive 4x4 safari. Visit shepherd farms, ancient paths, and enjoy a BBQ lunch. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Malia - Just before we start this unforgettable Self Drive Jeep tour experience, the Experts of our Jeep Safari will teach you everything about the vehicles, including lessons for beginners so that everyone is ready to discover Crete safely, with lots of fun and excitement!
Potamies - Starting from your hotel we head to “Potamies” an Authentic Cretan village. There we will make our first stop, in a local shepherd’s farm where we will meet a local shepherd with his family and participate in his activities like the milking of the goat.
Aposelemis Dam - We pass by the dam of Aposelemis that is an impressive feat of engineering that has created a stunning lake with clear, blue waters.
Τοίχος, Υδραγωγείο Λυττού, Περιοχή Κασταμονίτσας - We continue after the passage by the dam of Aposelemis to the ancient Roman aqueduct for a photostop on the ruins of this impressive wall!
Kastamonitsa - Then enjoy a coffee stop in the traditional village of Kastamonitsa. Opt for a refreshing break in one of the traditional cafes of the village or take a leisurely stroll through its charming alleys!
ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙ ΜΙΚΡΟΣ ΑΦΕΝΤΗΣ - It’s time for the highest panoramic viewpoint of the day for the best photos! Photostop ~1200m. for the most impressive photo shooting with a breathtaking view! Dynamic Off-roading uphill on dirt roads through the ancient Minoan paths! Impressive mountains, wildlife, and unique views as if taken from another setting. That’s a good opportunity to collect local herbs.
Lasithi Plateau - Then we continue through the Lasithi Plateau and after that, drive to one of the most representative villages of Crete, Krasi.
Platanus Tree - Next stop will be in the traditional village of Krasi, reaching the village square, one will see the three huge planees and Vryses dominate. Among them stands the largest and perennial plane tree aged over than 2000 years.
Malia - At the last stop of the day, savor a delicious BBQ feast. This is the perfect way to end a day of sightseeing and adventure in Crete and to relax and unwind with friends or family. Don’t miss out on this delicious and satisfying meal!

What's Included

Pick-up and Drop-off
Total duration includes travel time
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Brand New & Fully air conditioned 4X4 Dacia Duster
Surcharges on fuel
Shared or Private option available

What's Not Included

Any private expenses

Additional Information

Feel the 4X4 Off road adrenaline from the driver’s seat and enjoy every moment of the day! This is a Unique self-drive shared or private Jeep Safari in convoy through the heart of Crete. Drive our brand New, fully AC 4X4 Dacia Duster 2024! Visit to our local shepherd’s farm, experience the local life, tastes & activities like the milking of the goat and many more! Cross the gardens, villages, pass by the dam of Aposelemis and the ancient Roman aqueduct. Enjoy a coffee stop in the traditional village of Kastamonitsa and then… Off road through the imposing ancient Minoan paths! Bumpy trails, rich nature and wildlife that will truly make you feel off-road! We continue all the way up to the most stunning panoramic viewpoint of the day at ~ 1200m. Driving through the Lasithi plateau and then.. Walk the traditional village of Krasi with the monumental plane tree over 2000 years old and then enjoy a tasty lunch! Explore with us the wild side of Crete like you never imagined.

Option for going Private! By choosing the option Private, every booking ensures a private Jeep exclusively for you, total 5 pax. per Jeep. If you are 6 or more people then more bookings than one have to be done. In the other hand if you are 4 people and you want 2 Jeeps then you have to do 2 bookings for 2 people otherwise you will be in 1 Jeep.
Brand New & Fully air conditioned 4X4 Dacia Duster!
Driver has to be over 23 years old and under 65 years old
The driver must hold a valid car driver’s license with his ID card in physical form with him in order to participate in the tour (The license must be more than 2 years old - Provisional driving licenses are not accepted
Comfortable closed shoes are required for the drivers in order to participate in the tour
Not allowed drinking/eating/smoking inside the vehicles
Don’t forget : closed shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Swimsuit, Sea towels, Car driver’s license / with ID
Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons or bad weather conditions
Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions

Location

Malia

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.9

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Robinlz9992cj

Jul 21, 2024

Great experience - We had an amazing time with the jeep safari! We went off road and went through local towns which was very nice and interesting. We had a great guide Manos who was funny and gave us many information about the culture and history of the island. We really recommend this tour :)