CHANIA · CRETE
The standouts on this list.
The 10 standout Safari Tours on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
4x4 Land Rover safari from Rethymno to Preveli palm beach, gorges, and villages, with lunch and unlimited wine included.
“Guide was very experienced and funny. The views were gorgeous. Lunch was delicious with red, white wine and of course Raki. Our team was the best. You should definitely take this safari. No regrets!”
Four hours on a quad through Crete’s north-coast back roads, with a dam lake cafe, Prassano Gorge, and views over Rethymno.
“The Quad tour experience was once in a lifetime. Travelling up to the peaks of some of the highest mountains in Crete was something we'll never forget. Truly Beautiful!”
Chania wine and olive oil safari by 4WD: St John’s Cave, Vouves olive tree, Anoskeli tastings, and a gorge-view Cretan lunch.
“Enjoyed the beautiful views, food, and experience. Yiannas was a terrific guide and kept us entertained with history, culture, and facts about Greece. Would definitely recommend,”
White Mountains 4x4 safari from Chania with Mitato shepherd hut, photo stops, and a filling Cretan lunch on the way back through Therisso Gorge.
“Promised a local guide but ended up with an American who knew very little about Crete history, flora and fauna, environmental challenges. We learnt very little. We tried to ask him questions but he was polite but not at all friendly. The second guide was English and equally had no passion about Crete.”
Polaris Buggy safari from Rethymno with hotel pickup, off-road views on Mt. Maroulas, Potami Dam Lake coffee stop, Prassies snack, 4 hours.
“It was better than we had ever imagined! For 4 hours of an amazing experience the price is very good. We crossed beside a beautiful lake and had a stop on an amazing mountain with an amazing view! I would absolutely recommend this!”
Private Jeep safari from Chania with the 3,000-year Vouves olive tree, Anoskeli tastings, Samaria lunch, and White Mountains views.
“Olive tree. Wine and olive oil tasting. Lunch at restaurant in White Mountains.. Impressive view’s from remote mountain tracks. knowledgeable commentary by friendly tour guide.”
Semi-private 4x4 sunset safari in Chania with off-road mountain trails, village stops, and a family meze dinner with local wine.
4WD foodie safari from Chania to Vouves olive tree, two wineries, and Samaria Gorge with lunch and views.
“We had a perfect day with Nikolas taking us around the Cretan countryside. He was able to give us a lot of information about the history of the area and local life. All of the planned stops were well thought out. Lunch overlooking the SamariaRead more”
4x4 sunset safari from Rethymnon: Arkadi Monastery, Potamon Dam mountain viewpoints, and Maroulas village dinner with wine.
“Professional and kind guide, sunset and exciting mountain roads and a lovely tavern. Recommended - Especially for couples!”
Chase sunset over Chania on a semi-private 4x4 safari with orange groves, off-road viewpoints, and a Cretan meze dinner with wine.
“A great wine tasting with lovely meze and then an off road trip to see the sunset over Chania. A lovely memory of Crete.”
