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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pick-up and Drop-off
✔ Total duration includes travel time
✔ Lunch
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Brand New & Fully air conditioned 4X4 Dacia Duster ! Shared or Private!
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ Go shared or Private! In the option private each booking ensures a Private Jeep exclusively for you
✖ Any private expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Pela
2. Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
3. Hotel Kallia
4. Lili Hotel
5. Miramare Hotel
6. MariRena Hotel
7. El Greco Hotel
8. Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
9. Castello City Hotel
10. Karteros Hotel
11. Hotel Irini
12. Hersonissos Maris Hotel
13. Metropole Urban Hotel
14. Sofia Hotel
15. Arina Beach Resort
16. Hotel Ilios
17. Sweet Memory Apartments
18. Saradari Apartments
19. Tsalos Beach
20. Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Additional Info: * Pickup service is included from the wider areas of Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos – Koutouloufari – Piskopiano, Anissaras – Analipsi, Gouves – Kokkini Hani, Heraklion Heraklion meeting points, Amoudara between 8:00am to 9:00am & drop-off time: 4.30-5.00pm.
* For all the rest areas we will ask you to come to a meeting point.
* We will inform you of the exact pickup time after your booking.
* If your location is on a street our vehicles can't access, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point for pickup.
Itinerary
1
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
2
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
3
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.
4
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
5
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
6
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
7
Then we continue through the Lasithi Plateau and after that, drive to one of the most representative villages of Crete, Krasi.
8
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
9
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!
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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
