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Crete Off-Road Safari: Explore Mountains, Forests, and Breathtaking Views with a Local Host
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75 Ratings
Neapoli
Discover Crete's hidden gems on an off-road safari. Explore mountains, forests, and gorges with a local host. Enjoy breathtaking views and authentic Cretan hospitality.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Elounda - This is our starting point, but we can also pick you up from your hotel in other towns.
- Agios Nikolaos - A renowned city featuring a picturesque lake at its center.
- Kritsa - Visit one of Crete’s oldest villages, where you can see charming small houses and a historic church. You can also shop for souvenirs. Fun fact: some of the world’s best olive oil comes from here.
- Kroustas - Explore the enchanting mountain forest near Kroustas, reminiscent of scenes from Harry Potter movies. You’ll be amazed to find such a place in Crete.
- Sarakina Gorges - Discover the stunning Sarakina Gorge. We’ll venture as far as possible without special equipment. It’s a great spot for photos with its impressive rock formations.
- Paralia Myrtos - After exploring the gorge, take a swim in the Libyan Sea.
- Ierapetra - On our way back, we’ll pass through the southernmost city in Europe.
- Heraklion - If you’re from this region, we’ll bring you back here.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All-inclusive tour
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Graduaties
Additional Information
Definitely one of our best off-road experiences in Crete. Explore the mountains, forests, and gorge, and enjoy the view and off-roading in the inland areas of Crete.
This incredible tour takes you to the heart of Crete. After visiting an olive factory and tasting various qualities of oil, we head towards the mountain village of Kritza. Travel along ancient Minoan paths and through civilizations to discover the hidden Crete. Experience pure nature, wild landscapes, and breathtaking views. A highlight of your tour is the protected mountain forest of Kroustas. Then, we head over the mountains to the south, where we will serve your lunch in a charming taverna with mountain spring water. Far from civilization, you will meet our local host and experience true Cretan hospitality.
The next stop is the stunning Gorge of Sarakina, where you can hike based on your skills and fitness level.
A visit to Myrtos at the beach of the Libyan Sea (with the possibility to swim) concludes this amazing day.
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Location
Neapoli
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Englandsunsearcher
Jun 16, 2024
A must whilst in Crete. - Super trip. Michael and his French co-pilot made the day great. The wealth of knowledge Michael has about Greek history and mythology was amazing. Pick up and drop off outside our hotel door in Elounda. We visited an Olive co-operative, walked the Sarakina Gorge for 1 hour. All inclusive lunch in a local Taverna with grilled meats.. Time to spend in the Libyan sea for a swim at the end of the day. 100% recommended bravo Michael. Thank you.
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Sandra
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing experience - Host was very friendly and knowledgable
Lunch was delicious at a small taverna in the hills. There were only 4 of us and we went in a land rover. Some of the little villages were so quaint and clean
Would recommend this trip!
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208corinnef
Jun 3, 2024
Very varied visit we enjoyed except that I had to abandon - Very very good I give a score of five, The vehicle was very comfortable the guide was very nice and friendly. We learned a lot
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886joycet
Jun 2, 2024
Amazing Day - Absolutely perfect day! Was picked up at my hotel, in a very comfortable Land Rover. We then went on to pick up the other guests. It was small goup only 3 of us. All the stops where good. The included lunch was delicious and taverna was beautiful. Seeing and hiking in the gorge was great experience. Our guide Michael was very nice and knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable with the hike, including rhe rock scramble parts with helpful hints as to where the best foot placement was. The beach after was a great way to relax after the hike and views throughout where gorgeous. The only downside on mine was because it was small group the other couple weren't keen on doing to much of the hike do to not wanting to go up parts that used ropes as an assist. So we only did a small portion of the hike. Would've liked to have gotten farther. Still a great day, well worth the money.
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Jeremyh224
May 15, 2024
See a different side to Crete! - Great trip with our tour guide, Michael, that we would highly recommend. Great to see a side to Crete you would not ordinarily see including a trip to an olive factory, a couple of lovely villages in the mountains and off road driving and hiking in the mountains and Sarakina gorge. The hike through the gorge is not the easiest but you are totally free to go as far as you like with no pressure. Lovely stop for lunch in a little Cretan taverna off the beaten track. Loved it all.
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539nathalies
May 12, 2024
Sarakina TOP - Very nice excursion, beautiful views, a superb traditional lunch very good in a cool place in the middle of the trees, Sarakina is to do there was no water... it is sometimes rough to climb on the rocks with the ropes but it's not too long! Very beautiful little village Kritsa and Kroutsa, instagrammable! Beautiful black sand beach on the Libian Sea but it was short! In short to do :)
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Kathryn_l
Apr 30, 2024
Experience Crete Right - Michael was our tour guide, and he was the best. His knowledge of history, the land, agriculture, local traditions, and culture was outstanding. He was friendly, professional, and went over and beyond to provide the best service we could have expected. We just can’t say enough about his good efforts. He stood out from the rest, as did the choice locations of this tour.
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Tony_b
Apr 16, 2024
Great trip, best guide - The restaurant for lunch was amazing and the guide was incredible. He loved his job and we could tell. He made the tour.
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601kaspers
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing tour, amazing guide - Absolutely amazing day trip, our guide Petra was so knowledable, and answered any questions we had in incredible detail. Not a dull moment on this tour. Beautiful views, amazing food, and varied terrain. Could not recommend enough (and ask for Petra if you can, she was amazing)
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Naziadoc
Apr 3, 2024
Awesome day trip to the mountains and gorge. - We had an amazing day trip to the high mountain visiting the oldest and picturesque Krista village and having the grandest lunch at a local village traverna in the mountains. Our guide Thomas was very knowledgeable and we had the bonus of having a trainee guide (sorry we forgot your name) as well sharing their amazing life experiences. The guides were very thoughtful and made the entire experience entertaining for my 10 and 16 year old alike. We all enjoyed the adventurous hike into the gorge, absorbing the natural wonder and climbing across the huge rocks before having a relaxing time at the south most point Lerapetra overlooking the Libyan sea. A day well spent in Crete, made us appreciate Cretan history and culture which wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing guides. Thank you very much.
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