Crete 4x4 Adventure: Explore Mountains and Beaches

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 - Located in Amari province, the Potami lake is formed by the Potami dam, constructed in 2008, 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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950claire
Nov 6, 2025
A well worth it trip to see more of inland, traditional Crete. - A full day to learn more about Crete away from the more popular tourist areas. Admission fee was reasonable for what was included in the day. We paid 332 euros for a family of 4. No surprise pushy selling, trip was as advertised and met our expectations. Our guide was excellent, answering any questions we had and got along very well. Speaking both English and German fluently. Very good driver, felt very safe in his care. We visited end of season so it was quieter and more comfortable temperature wise and less crowded beach at Preveli. Beautiful clear water for snorkelling. A lovely hot meal was provided at lunch time, with bread, wine, water, potatoes, salad, cheese and zuchini/vegetable dish. Photo opportunities. Beautiful scenery. Souvenir shopping if you wish, or just enjoy a coffee and relax near the drinking water fountains. Just a tip, that the walk to preveli beach is up and down some stony uneven steps and may take 10 -20 minutes depending on your fitness and in the heat might be difficult for some, so take water just in case and wear sensible shoes to avoid stubbing your toes or slipping. You don't have to walk over the cliff side as there was a beach near the lunch stop too with easier access but it would be a shame to miss Preveli beach as it is worth seeing. I can't really think of anything more to add as the other reviews also reflect our great day out with this company so thank you!
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R1458znemilyg
Nov 2, 2025
If you only plan one trip to do in Crete make it this one! - The absolute highlight of our trip! We could not have asked for a better guide. Leonidas was chatty, informative, had a great sense of humour and was there for us all should we need any help or assistance. The sights we saw were breathtaking and the Land Rover experience throughout the mountains and canyons just added to the off-road experience! We tasted honey, kiwi jam, raki and olive oil from a local, organic farm, learnt about the wild herbs that grows on the island, and the history and heritage of Crete, experienced an authentic Cretan lunch, visited Spili Village, and even had time to swim on Preveli beach. Absolutely worth the money and more. Should my partner and I ever find ourselves in Crete again, we shall be doing this excursion again!
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K7433rumathiasj
Oct 16, 2025
Amazing tour - Very good trip, you can see different places and tour guides are very experienced and fun. Also really good launch. One of the best tours I have been to.
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U2533gbjensr
Oct 14, 2025
Land Rover Tour of Crete - Our driver was Andreas. It was a beautiful trip where you could get to know the island again. You should be up to the serpentines and driving in open terrain. The excursion is recommended.
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317angea
Oct 13, 2025
Excellent Jeep Adventure with Andreas! Rethymno – Preveli - I would wholeheartedly recommend this jeep trip! It was an absolutely fantastic adventure and the best way to see the wild, authentic side of Crete. Our driver, Andreas, proved to be a master of off-road driving, and the way he talked about the history, culture, and nature of Crete was absolutely fascinating and full of passion. The route was full of breathtaking views of the mountains and gorges, making the drive to Preveli an unforgettable attraction in itself.
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Patrickpf1886ob
Oct 6, 2025
Beautiful rewarding day on the Crete - We had a great day with Gregori A very friendly guide with interesting explanations and listening for our questions.
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Flyer421258
Oct 5, 2025
Thank you for making our first trip to Crete so magical! - Thank you to Andreas, our wonderful, friendly guide to make our day so special. He made us feel part of his family. This tour is worth every penny and would recommend the Safari Club 100%. We have left with so much knowledge of the wildlife, tradition, ways of living and mythology of the island. Huge thank you.
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Hartmut211d
Sep 29, 2025
Beautiful Off Road Touf through the mountains of Crete - A beautiful tour, partly off road, through the mountains to the south side of Crete. You can see and learn a lot about atypical Crete, away from tourism. The tour was really good by our guides Andreas and Vangelis. Andreas in particular offers that certain extra. We are very happy to have done the tour.
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Annicko780
Sep 23, 2025
Perfect.... ........ 🥰.. .... ....................... .. ................................. - Beautiful excursion, friendly Mood, fantastic gregory guide 😉 very beautiful country despite obvious drought. Congratulations.
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904karineb
Sep 23, 2025
Very nice exit - Superb outing, our guide Gregory was very friendly, excellent meal, the price also corresponds to the service, I recommend
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).