Cretan Wilderness: 4x4 Mountain Adventure

Embark on a thrilling full-day Land Rover safari from Rethymno, exploring the beautiful Cretan wilderness and venturing high into the mountains. Discover hidden gems, encounter wild animals, and enjoy a delicious lunch and swimming in stunning palm beaches. This is the ultimate way to experience the southern part of Crete and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Prassano Gorge - This viewpoint offers visitors the chance to often see eagles soaring overhead.
  • Potamon Dam - The Potami Lake, formed by the Potami Dam in Amari province, was constructed in 2008, located 25km south of Rethymnon. The lake holds 23 million cubic meters and is a crucial wetland in the southeast Mediterranean, home to numerous…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Experienced driver/guide
  • Lunch included
  • All local taxes covered
  • No fuel surcharges
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Prepare for an extraordinary adventure with 4x4 vehicles. Embark on this 8-hour journey through the stunning Cretan wilderness, ascending into the majestic mountains. It’s the ideal way to discover the southern part of Crete, from its mountains and gorges to its picturesque palm beaches. Allow the island to captivate you; this will undoubtedly be the…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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162romainh
May 27, 2026
Top-notch safari with Gregory - Gregory is an excellent guide who knows his country and its customs, and he shows us stunning landscapes. Top-notch excursion for our vacation
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Purplegirl2013
May 24, 2026
So much fun - This was so much fun! Our driver, Sotiris, was knowledgeable and friendly. His driving was safe despite the crazy drivers here. Loved the off road adventure. Will do this again next time I’m in Crete.
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Chrystellec828
May 20, 2026
Very good activity. - Excellent welcome, good guide, good excursion.
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Nathaliek912
May 19, 2026
Nothing to complain about... joy and good humor throughout the Safari. Even the lions and hippos were present. - Very nice experience with our driver and guide Grégory. Thank you
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O8999mhfionab
May 19, 2026
Very good, have a nice day - Very well spent, Grégory is friendly and funny
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I2407grclaudiab
May 18, 2026
A well-rounded successful day. - My husband and I took this tour on May 14, 1926, and we were completely satisfied. Everything went excellently, from the punctual pickup to a very interesting and impressive day, all the way to our return to the hotel. Christos, our guide, was extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and entertaining in a very pleasant manner. He explained both the herbs along the way and the individual stops of the tour, and he was always open to questions. One could purchase olive oil, honey, etc. directly from the producer, but there was never any pressure. The included meals and samples were very delicious. Especially the group size of, in our case, 7 people was very pleasant. In particular, during the off-road sections as well as otherwise, we felt completely safe being driven. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for a truly wonderful, eventful day!!!
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S5155pmalexandran
May 14, 2026
Safari and swimming day trip - Perfect day out our guide Costa was amazing and with so much local knowledge, beautiful views, and lots of souvenirs not to mention great memories.
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Z9425qamarinam
May 9, 2026
Great experience - This was a great beautiful day. Very friendly Flemish speaking guide. He showed us the beautiful rugged mountains of central Crete , with tasting local products and an extensive delicious Greek lunch along the way . Just a stop in a small village. Highly recommended if you love nature.
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Damienbx586pt
May 9, 2026
Friendly excursion - Friendly tour with our driver and francophone guide Gregory (super friendly 😉) aboard a beautiful Land Rover Defender 110. Perfect to discover the Cretan hinterland. The panoramas are very beautiful and the beach of Prévéli atypical (and is deserved with a good pair of shoes and good calves). Cretan lunch is good (Tzatziki is excellent). Good day outside the hotel!
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266finjas
Apr 23, 2026
Very nice guided tour - My sister and I booked the Preveli Tour and were super satisfied. With our guide Nikos we had a driver who knew super well in the mountains of Crete. The first time we met, we realized how nice and warm Nikos is. We have learned a lot of knowledge, as well as a few anecdotes. We would recommend the jeep tours to anyone who wants to get to know Crete away from mass tourism.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).