Quad/Buggy Safari from Platanias of Chania
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Crete, Greece
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- 4×4 CFMoto 450 ATV + helmet(s)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Soda/Pop
- Languages offered: English, French, Norwegian
- 4 x 4 CFmoto 800s UTV
- Insurance optional (half insurance 25€/full insurance 40€)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
1
Manoliopoulo
2
Voukolies
3
Afrata
4
Kolymbari
5
Tavronitis
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Full driving license (class B) required for drivers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
mareelovell67
Right from the very start at pickup Adrian our guide was wonderful. Adrian was very thorough about the tour and his knowledge. Fab day with the group. Great sense of humour and very friendly. Highly reccomend this tour.
Reviews
4.7
based on 107 reviews
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Inge_S, Jul 2026
Safety at priority before start, and a nice round trip through the nearby mountains. Small and fun roads to drive the quads, with a nice mix in of gravel roads.
Very nice view along the mountains. A little bit stop and go during the trip due to various skills on driving quads among the group. This was no problem for me as an adult, but my son got a little bit restless.
Your guide had good and clear instructions, showed patience and deserves an extra kudos for managing both the Norwegian, English and French language.
Gustas_S, Jul 2026
Very chill and friendly guide! Very easy and simple communication in English language.
Route was lovely, not fast paste, not extreme.
There was some dust. I would recommend bringing a scarf, sun glasses and extra pair of clothes. After the ride jump in the sea and change. I would do this again!
Aiman_A, Jul 2026
Very friendly guide Adrian! Had quite some fun on the road and off road. The trip was challenging for a beginner but he made sure we are all safe and sound. Great activity do too if you like to check out some nice sights from the mountains.
edwinacarter, Jul 2026
I didn’t know what to expect going into this but it was more than expected. The views of the mountain side and olive trees were absolutely amazing. A beautiful way to see the area!
Chandra_R, Jul 2026
Fun way to see a good portion of the island. We enjoyed it very much, was a lot of fun, and felt very safe the entire time. Awesome guide! Thanks for the great time.
Graeme_F, Jul 2026
Excellent from start to finish don't hesitate to book this trip. Anthony was a top bloke he made our trip the best thanks.
Erin_S, Jul 2026
Riding the quads was so much fun!! The tour guide was very friendly and accommodating. Well worth the trip.
Matilda_R, Jul 2026
the perfect activity to see the beautiful nature on crete. Great experience! Definitely recommend!!!☀️☀️☀️
Mary_Z, Jun 2026
A great way to see the beach and countryside away from the hustle bustle of Chania. Adrian our tour guide picked me up and returned me to cruise terminal on time and a great delight! Once we picked up everyone else, he gave us a safety briefing and off we went. Beautiful countryside up into the hills of the island close to Platonias (spelling?)....great fun and he was very safe! Diverse group - family with small children and adults!
So much fun !
I highly recommend this tour!
David_M, Jun 2026
Really enjoyed the excursion. Adrian did an excellent job. Yes, you do lots of paved roads but they are nice country roads up the mountain and back down and you avoid the dust. Insurance options are listed on Viator so it shouldn’t be a surprise. Unless you are planning on going nuts behind the wheel, insurance should not be needed. Great tour, we would do it again.
Hanna_P, Jun 2026
Pricing demands clarifying. You cant add extra fees afterwards. While making the payment its clearly shown pick up is included. After payment you receive a confirmation where pick up fees are shown.
Also these weird insurance fees are very confusing. As an organizer you need to insure your vehicles. This speech, which most of us didnt even understand, is not legally binding. Dont make this payment.
Ride was mainly on paved roads among cars. On our way back we rode 50km/h with cars. My quad's handlebar was shaking hard. My guess is tyre alingment or loose attachment.
Adrian was laid back chill norwegian. No complaints there.
Off road riding was only around 30 min. Disappointing, it was supposed to be a off road safari.
Price and delivery dont match. Ok afternoon in general if you like driving quads.
Helmets were dirty, clearly no- one wipes them clean after every ride. same with quad's seats. Dirty. Little things, but those give company quality, especially when customers are paying quite a lot.
Johanna_A, Jun 2026
We were picked up in a dirty van, picked up two other parties, and then taken to what appeared to be a private residence. The opportunity for insurance was presented ($25 or 40 Euros). He then asked each party quietly which insurance they selected, then told us the charge for the pick-up. I overheard what one party was charged ($10 E each) and we were charged more ($35 E each, totaling $70). This seemed ... odd. Then off on our drive.... the scenery was NOT awesome. Beach time was maybe 10 minutes, then through neighborhoods, then up in the mountains. We stopped maybe 1/2 way and we each were given a bottle of water and a cookie. We had to stop to gas up all the quads in town, then progressed through on some roads that seemed like major, busy roads. Driver was on his cell thru most of the tour, with ear buds. No history relayed, no culture. I don't recommend this tour, especially not for what came to about $300 USD.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
As a small business working 7 days a week to give our guests the best experience possible, we have to correct the misinformation here.
> First, our pickup fees are explicitly communicated via email prior to the tour and are based entirely on your hotel's distance from our starting location—which explains why different parties have different rates. Our vehicles are cleaned daily, but we are an outdoor adventure company; a little dust is part of the territory.
> Second, safety and transparency are our priorities, which is why insurance options are clearly presented to everyone. As for the route, it is a dynamic quad tour designed to showcase varied terrain, from coastlines to mountain trails. Yes, quads require fuel, and yes, our guides use communication headsets for safety and coordination.
> If you have wasted your time reading this review from someone who clearly struggled to see the adventure and beauty in life, we warmly invite you to read our 100+ 5-star reviews instead. We wish this person nothing but love, as they seem to be sorely lacking it.
James_R, Jun 2026
Great experience going through the mountains with an amazing guide. One of the best ways to explore the island!
Karen_L, Jun 2026
A fun drive through crete countryside among the olive groves. Not for off road adventure seekers, but more to see crete countryside where you would never drive a car. I would do it again!
Meghan_D, Jun 2026
Adrian from Beach Bums was wonderful. Super laid back and made for a fantastic day! He showed us all of the sites from the beach to the mountains. Beautiful day and would recommend.
Heidi_F, Jun 2026
Amazing time! If you need to get a hold of them, best to send a message via their WhatsApp and not through the viator app, they dont respond to that.
But.... totally made up for it with the Tour! Went longer than expected and wished we could have kept going!
Bhav_G, Jun 2026
Recommend this tour to all, Anthony was a great guide full of energy and knowledge of all the routes. Ride was also provided to and from our hotel in Chania. Overall the tour was amazing and we really enjoyed our time!
Steve_N, Jun 2026
Beautiful scenery, with travel on multiple terrains. Great guide with plenty of knowledge about the area. Only one stop with no restroom so be sure to go before hand and bring water.
Devin_D, May 2026
Adrian was an absolute pleasure. Great knowledge of the area, incredible vibes, and one of the best people to talk to. The man understands world culture more than anyone I've met with great perspectives on many different topics. Super laid back and knows how to make sure everyone is having a good time! The ATV/Buggys were fun going faster in open areas and slower in the mountains to allow you to take in this once in a lifetime atmosphere. Would highly recommend this tour and to do it with Adrian!!
samuel_t, May 2026
Quad/Buggy Safari from Platanias of Chania
Date: 22 May 2026 | Booked via Viator
Review
I joined the Quad and Buggy Safari tour departing from Platanias, Chania on 22 May 2026. The event was organised by a group of young people who were friendly and enthusiastic throughout the trip. Regrettably, the overall arrangement and service fell far short of expectations, with several unreasonable issues I would like to point out in detail.
Firstly, there was a serious lack of transparency in fees. The tour was booked via Viator, and the official description clearly stated that transportation service was included in the tour price. No extra charge for transfer was mentioned anywhere during the booking process. However, after I completed payment and confirmed my participation, the organiser suddenly asked every participant to pay an additional 15 euros as a transport fee. Charging extra fees after full payment is misleading and unfair to all guests.
Secondly, we were required to sign an indemnity form on site right before the tour started, which was never notified in advance. The document stated that participants would be liable for any damage caused to the vehicles. The organiser then offered two optional payment plans for so-called damage coverage, yet all rules and charges were only explained verbally without any written notice. If we paid 25 euros, the maximum compensation for vehicle damage would be 500 euros. If we paid 40 euros, we would be fully exempted from all compensation liabilities no matter how severely the vehicle was damaged.
This is not formal insurance at all. All compensation standards and rules were set arbitrarily by the organiser. Having no choice at the last minute, participants were forced to pick one option reluctantly. From my past experience of joining numerous ATV and buggy tours, an indemnity form normally only clarifies that the organiser takes no responsibility for participants’ personal injuries. It is extremely unprofessional to set up arbitrary vehicle damage charges on the spot.
Thirdly, the rest stop arrangement was poorly planned. The tour lasted for 3 hours in total, with a 30-minute break arranged halfway. We were simply told to park our vehicles on a random roadside on the hillside. This spot had no scenic views or tourist attractions. The guide did not introduce any local sights or share travel information during the break; we just stayed idle in the sun for half an hour. This meaningless break wasted valuable tour time.
Last but not least, the tour schedule was disrupted by an unexpected refuelling stop. During the official safari session, the whole team was led to a petrol station to refuel all quads and buggies, which took around 20 minutes. In standard safari tours, vehicle refuelling, inspection and maintenance should all be completed before or after the activity, instead of occupying the official touring time. This arrangement only served the organiser’s convenience but compromised the experience of all participants.
To sum up, while the organising team were passionate and polite, the tour suffered from opaque fees, unclear liability clauses, unreasonable schedule and sloppy on-site arrangements. I hope the organiser can improve their service standards, fully disclose all charges and terms in advance, and optimise the tour itinerary for future guests.
Karen_H, May 2026
We were picked up at the cruise port. Taken to the site for the 4 x 4 wheeler. We drove down around the water, then headed up the the hills overlooking the olive tree farms. . We stopped at the top for a break, then headed back. The Guide stopped in town with all the four wheelers to fill up with gas, then headed back to the location to drop them off. Then we were taken back to the cruise ship.
Judy_P, May 2026
So much fun. We rode together in tandem on one ATV. Beautiful views. We really enjoyed this excursion and the terrain was not too tough. Only problem is that Viator listing had the wrong meeting time and it did not mention the 20 Euro transfer fee per person to/from the cruise terminal. Also, it would be nice if they provided water. We did get a cookie. Thankfully, we brought our own water and snacks. We would recommend this excursion/tour.
Richard_B, May 2026
Very good tour of Crete thanks to Adrian. Quad bikes were great fun and there is the option for insurance but he wasn’t pushy at all.
David_P, May 2026
Helmets are provided. Safe easy ride in the countryside. Very nice. Will need to supply your drivers license number.
Almedina_S, May 2026
Very fun with a great guide! We saw a lot of the island and views were beautiful. Mainly riding with one stop for a break. Overall highly recommend to try.
David_S, May 2026
We were picked up promptly from the cruise ship terminal and returned with plenty of time, which we appreciated. During our Safari ATV four-wheeler tour, however, our vehicle broke down. To his credit, Anthony—the owner and tour guide—responded quickly and replaced the ATV so we could continue.
That said, even before the breakdown, the brakes felt extremely soft, which was concerning and could have led to a more serious issue. It seemed like the vehicles may not have been thoroughly checked before the tour began.
The tour itself is about 80% on paved roads and 20% on dirt trails. Overall, we would have given this experience four stars if not for the mechanical issues with the ATVs.
Regarding insurance, there was no pressure to purchase it, but the options were only explained upon arrival. You can pay €25 to reduce your liability to €500 in case of damage, or €40 for full coverage with no out-of-pocket cost.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi David, Anthony here.
I’m glad I was able to reach you quickly and swap that vehicle so your tour could continue without delay. Ensuring you made it back to the cruise ship on time was my priority.
I appreciate you flagging the brake feel. Since your tour, I’ve personally overseen a full mechanical service on that unit to ensure the fleet meets the high standards I set for my equipment. Your feedback was a helpful contribution to our maintenance protocol.
It’s good to know you enjoyed the punctuality and the route. I’ve sent a message to your Viator inbox to finalize a resolution regarding your experience.
Julia_S, Apr 2026
Anthony made our tour absolutely unforgettable! The whole experience was so much fun, from riding through incredible terrain to taking in the most breathtaking views. Everything was well-organized, and Anthony was beyond helpful and friendly the entire time, making sure we felt comfortable and had the best experience possible. Highly recommend…such an amazing adventure!
Hanna_H, Apr 2026
This is so much fun! I booked this tour with a friend and we both had a blast. The quads are very easy to navigate, and the guide gives you options for insurance if you have a fear of crashing before hand. Luckily they are very easy to maneuver.
This tour probably isn’t the best if you have a fear of heights, as you really go up the mountain with some very narrow roads. The guide was very friendly and ensured we knew what we were doing before we began. We would recommend doing this with friends, maybe not young children.
Sharolyn_M, Oct 2025
Friendly guide, fun way to see the island. Our kids, 11 and 14, had a fun time too! Some off roading but nothing difficult, even for a beginner. Thanks so much!
mareelovell67, Oct 2025
Right from the very start at pickup Adrian our guide was wonderful. Adrian was very thorough about the tour and his knowledge. Fab day with the group. Great sense of humour and very friendly. Highly reccomend this tour.
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