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Georgioupolis Safari Off Road Tours Outdoor Activities Land Rover Defender

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Crete, Greece
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Escape the tourist trail and spend a day exploring off the beaten track beauty near Georgioupolis. By traveling in a Land Rover, you’ll be able to access off-road sites that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. Visit incredible archaeological sites, traditional villages, and secluded beaches. If you work up an appetite, you won’t have to research where to eat as a delicious lunch in a family tavern is included. The tour will also take you to a winery, an olive oil factory, a castle, and multiple historical sites.
  • An off-road Georgioupolis safari will take you to hidden remote sites
  • Get access to a secluded beach that you wouldn’t discover otherwise
  • A delicious local lunch and drinks are included
  • This tour takes you to a local family winery and an olive oil factory

What's Included

  • Pickup - drop off
  • Lunch with drink
  • Visit secluded beach
  • Visit a modern olive oil factory
  • We will lead you on off-road trails in the mountains of Crete
  • cretan product tasting like olive , raki , honey
  • Capture Lake of Kournas

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    all hotels on Georgioupolis Area, all hotels on Kavros Area, all hotels on Rethymno Area, all hotels on Almyrida Area, all hotels on Kalives Area, all hotels on Chania Area.

    Itinerary

    GEORGIOUPOLIS SAFARI JEEP - QUAD - BOAT (Pass By)

    1

    Lake Kournas

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Piges Argiroupolis

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    Myriokephala Monastery

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Sfakia

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Imbros Gorge

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Apokoronas

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Please have with you:
    • A bottle of water
    • Swimsuit
    • Towel
    • Near public transportation
    • Sunscreen
    • Sports shoes/ sandals
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Craig_L
    I was skeptical that this tour could live up to the rave reviews it has been given, but I can report back that it most certainly does! What was great about this tour is that in the course of a day you get a good overview of Crete, not only the terrain and the sites, but the tastes and the flavors. We saw a lake, waterfall, sea (and swam in it!), mountains, orchards, and rugged terrain. We sampled wine, raki, tea, olive oil, honey, and local herbs. Our driver and guide Kostas did a fantastic job of pointing out the sites and giving us information about the area. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking to get out and see a nice variety of Cretan sites. The only caution I would give is that is that part of the tour goes off road and can be pretty bumpy and in some places you are on dirt roads that are next to steep drops. The path is plenty wide for the Jeeps and I felt completely safe, though. Even my wife, who can be a nervous passenger, was able to handle it and she, too, loved the tour. Booking and changing our tour date was super easy via the Viator app and communication with the tour company was also excellent. Go do it!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 309 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    A Crete Sampler!

    Craig_L, Sep 2025
    I was skeptical that this tour could live up to the rave reviews it has been given, but I can report back that it most certainly does! What was great about this tour is that in the course of a day you get a good overview of Crete, not only the terrain and the sites, but the tastes and the flavors. We saw a lake, waterfall, sea (and swam in it!), mountains, orchards, and rugged terrain. We sampled wine, raki, tea, olive oil, honey, and local herbs. Our driver and guide Kostas did a fantastic job of pointing out the sites and giving us information about the area. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking to get out and see a nice variety of Cretan sites. The only caution I would give is that is that part of the tour goes off road and can be pretty bumpy and in some places you are on dirt roads that are next to steep drops. The path is plenty wide for the Jeeps and I felt completely safe, though. Even my wife, who can be a nervous passenger, was able to handle it and she, too, loved the tour. Booking and changing our tour date was super easy via the Viator app and communication with the tour company was also excellent. Go do it!

    Fantastic Crete Safari with Nektarios in the Land Rover

    Ruth_G, Sep 2024
    Our driver and guide was Nektarios and he had all the information on Crete and much more. So informative. Also a music selection to keep us happy. We had a major storm after lunch but in the LandRover there was no concern and the vehicle did its job in crossing the terrain and keeping us safe.

    Perfect day trip to the mountains

    Jesse_A, Sep 2024
    Whole safari was totally awesome!! So beautiful in the mountains and the goats were adorable. We also saw many vultures flying in the skies! The food at the family tavern was also great, i had some chicken and fries. Special thanks to our guide Kostas, who was very kind, funny and a true professional! He was very good and safe driver, i would say best of the best! :) He knows the island like his own pockets and HE IS ALSO A VERY GOOD SINGER! If you get to choose the driver, i recommend to choose him, if you want a memorable trip! THANK YOU KOSTAS!! ❤️ Greetings from Finland! 🙂

    Super

    Santa_T, Jul 2024
    this was a great group tour with Michalis as a guide, he showed a lot more and explained things very interestingly. I would definitely like to come back

    Crete Off Road Adventure

    John_H, May 2024
    Costas was our guide and arrived early at our meeting point. He was friendly and engaging answering our questions and providing insight to Greek living via a garden sampling and village cafe. Several of the stops are scenic overlooks but the highlight is the White Mountains off roading on the shepherds trails. Costas pointing out vultures in the skies as well as the sheep and goats, how the shepherds care for them, and their markings. The roads are rugged and the drop offs near the road’s edge are breathtaking. The lunch was pleasant offering local dishes. The weather did not cooperate for swimming but a few people dipped their feet into the beach water. The olive oil mill tour was quick and informative. This is a very unique experience that I would recommend. The Jeep does have visibility constraints during the ride but the frequent stops helped.

    We had a great time with our guide Nectorius. He gave us an inside of the history and current affairs of Crete. Thanks.

    Heike_B, Apr 2024
    We very much liked the opportunity to meet the people of Crete and get a chance to see there daily lives. We also enjoyed the off-road tour and the contact with some animals of Crete. Nektorious, our guide exchanged his deep knowledge, we learned a lot from him. Going home with a different view. Thank you for your awesome tour. B&H, Canada

    Response from Host, May 2024

    Dear Heike, We warmly thank you for posting this wonderful review on TripAdvisor. It was an absolute delight reading about our team's contribution to your overall great experience. We look forward to meeting you again in the future! Best regards, Georgioupolis Safari Team

    Great experience

    HER, Oct 2023
    Such a great tour ! Our tour guide was so informative and kind. I forgot his name but he spoke German and English and was so knowledgeable. Went off road on the mountains high up took photos , the quiet beach in the south was my favorite , lunch was good and the olive oil mill had a nice gift shop . Our group was 6 of us and it’s definitely worth it! Thank you so much for a great experience.

    Fantastic one day tour to love Crete

    Inta_A, Aug 2023
    This was a fantastic tour we have ever in Crete. Thanks to our driver Nektarios who makes this day memorable part of our holidays. We feel, smell, taste and love Crete. Many thanks to him from Marta (11 years old) making this day special for her by sharing his passion for all the big and small things we met during this tour.

    Awesome off roading tour

    Adrian_A, Aug 2023
    Excellent experience and a great way to see the real Crete. The off road trail experience was beyond our expectations and our driver Nektarious was so well informed about all topics we really felt like we got the best day trip ever.

    An Unforgetable Experience

    Larissa_S, Aug 2023
    We actually booked an English tour, but ended up joining a French group on that day. It ended up being the best coincidence we could have hoped for as our guide Nektarios truly made the trip the most memorable part of our holiday. He really made us feel a part of the group, even though it meant he had to do the tour not only in French but English at the same time, he even threw in a little bit of German for us. He shared so much knowledge about culture, history and nature around Crete and really succeeded in spreading his passion for all the big and little things he showed us, from the smell of a single thyme blossom, the view of the White Mountains in the distance to the difference between Cretan and Greek music (He had a special playlist for every part of the trip). We even made a few stops that weren't in the description of the tour but nonetheless very special to see like the old town of Argyroupoli, the shepherds at work in the mountains and a little church museum.

    One of our top 10 tours ever

    jmeszaros8733, May 2023
    This was a fantastic tour one of the top 10 best we have been on - the tour drivers were at the port on time - the olive farm was a great experience and we learned a lot more about the process (have travelled to Spain and Morocco and toured olive farms) their olive oil was very good - the monastery was beautiful - the off roading was an INCREDIBLE Experience over 1 hour through breath taking mountains and terrifying roads already recommending to our friends - lunch was very good sitting beside the sea - Overall great experience.

    wonderful safari

    Gabrielle_B, Nov 2019
    Viator never disappoints! Costas called to our hotel right on time and from the moment we set off he was good humouredly imparting knowledge about beautiful Crete. He took us through the most wonderful rugged mountain countryside. We saw gorges, mountain springs and waterfalls. He pointed out the nesting place of a very rare vulture and indeed the vultures themselves. We tasted wine raki, olive oil. We saw very ancient trees and Roman tombs. We had a fabulous lunch over looking the Libyian sea. Costas has a wonderful voice and loves music--we were treated to Greek songs and tunes. He is a fountain of knowledge and he loves his country! There is so much we could say. We just want to thank you and most of all our fantastic guide Costas.

    Away from tourist rods

    Helga_H, Sep 2025
    Enjoyed a great offroad tour yesterday with our great guide Nektarios. He showed us a lot of the original Crete or told us humorously. The off-road track was awesome! Delicious lunch in an idyllic hidden bay with bathing facilities. Although we had booked German and Nektarios speaks little German, he understood perfectly how to impart his great knowledge to us perfectly and humorously. Highly recommended!!
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    Ein Erlebnis, was nicht mehr aus der Erinnerung gelöscht wird.

    Ulrike_M, May 2024
    Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Tag voller Erlebnisse. Kosta, unser hervorragender Guide, versorgte uns mit vielen Informationen und ist super gefahren. An allen Anlaufstellen war ausreichend Zeit zur Verfügung und die Fahrt war sehr kurzweilig.

    Response from Host, May 2024

    Dear Ulrike, We warmly thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on TripAdvisor. It was absolute pleasure reading that you had such a great experience and thoroughly enjoyed all the program. We additionally thank you for the great comments about our team members and for appreciating their friendliness and helpfulness. We look forward to meeting you again in the future! Best regards, Georgioupolis Safari Team

    Belle expérience

    Aude_M, Aug 2023
    Très belle journée animée par Nektarios, un guide local soucieux de vous faire passer un très bon moment. Encore merci à lui pour son professionnalisme.

    Tolles Erlebnis

    Andrea_w, Aug 2023
    Unser Fahrer Paul hat sich total freundlich und kompetent gezeigt. Es schien ihm wichtig, sein Bestes zu einem unvergesslichen Tag beizutragen - auf deutsch und auf englisch. Und er ist super gefahren! Danke!

    Nur zu empfehlen!!!

    Andr_B, Aug 2023
    Ein schönes Erlebnis Man sieht die Insel von einer anderen Seite. Der Guide wahr einsame Spitze. Viel interessante Infos

    Eine Erfahrung wert!

    Felix_F, Jul 2023
    Sehr erfahrene Fahrer mit top Wissen! Alle waren sehr gut drauf und für jeden Spaß zu haben. Der Strand war sehr schön das Mittagessen vor Ort war nicht ganz unser Geschmack aber Geschmäcker sind ja zum Glück verschieden :) Die Olivenöl fabrik war auch sehr interessant. Von der Weinverkostung hatten wir uns mehr erhofft aber man kann nicht alles haben :). Im großen und ganzen top.

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