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Crete 5-Hour Quad Safari Experience

13 Reviews 4.62 out of 5 stars Based on 13 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 92% of reviewers | Crete, Greece
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5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Discover the mountains of Crete and explore off-road trails on a quad safari with a visit to a Byzantine monastery. Head and marvel to the Minoa Palace in Maliaat and drive through olive groves. See an ancient oak tree and a 16th-century monastery. Savor a traditional Greek lunch in a cozy tavern and tour an olive mill. Bask in the sun and cool off with a swim in the sea at the end. Then, and continue to the village of Sissi. Cross a forest and pass through olive groves on your way up to the mountains to stop for a memorable photo at an 800-year-old oak tree. Afterward, visit Vrahasi village and navigate its narrow streets as you head up a steep road to the Monastery of Agios Georgios Vrahasiotis. This monastery dates back to the 16th century. Next, go to the village of Latsida and eat a traditional local lunch in a tavern. Enjoy a tour here and then continue to Sissi to relax on the beach and swim. Finally, return to the starting point and then transfer back to your accommodation.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • The quad is two seater do if you make a booking you book a seat and not a quad, you share the quad
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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You can sent us by mail the name of your hotel and to tell you what time is the pickup time and if your hotel covers by free transfer. Transfer from Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos is extra.After the booking you will receive information aout the pick up time,

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Grammatikaki 3
Malia 700 07, Greece

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Malia Palace Archaeological Site (pass by)

Our adventure starts from our premises in Malia. After a safety briefing, we start the trip heading the Minoa palace in Malia.
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Sissi

We pass the beautiful village of Sisi where we make a station to enjoy tradition food. As we pass through the palace and continue towards the village Sisi we will cross a forest, pass through olive groves under the main road and continue up the mountains where we will have a great photo under the one of the biggest and the oldest (over than 800 years old) oak in the island. Duration: 40 minutes
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Seléna

Here, we see one old byzantine monastery. The off-road track offers great opportunities for amazing photographs and breathtaking scenery. Every 30 minutes we will stop for photographs and a chance to change drivers. During this time, the guide will inform you about the places that you visit. Our trip will continue through the village Latsida where the longest stop will be made for lunch in traditional tavern.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vrachasi (pass by)

Then we continue to the village of Vrachasi. The route snakes through the narrow village streets of Vrachasi and climbs steeply up towards the old Monastery of Agios Georgios Vrahasiotis.
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Latsida

Our trip will continue through the village Latsida where the longest stop will be made for lunch in traditional tavern.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete

After eating and chatting, our trip is continuing to the village Neapoli where we visit Vasilakis olive factory where we have our friendly olive tour in award-winning Cretan olive press. After that our adventure will be complete but not over.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Potamos Beach

We stop at the end for swimming and relax. After eating and chatting, our trip is continuing to the village Neapoli where we visit Vasilakis olive factory where we have our friendly olive tour in award-winning Cretan olive press. After that our adventure will be complete but not over. We will go to village of Sisi in a beautiful beach for swimming and then we drive back to our base where our journey began.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
  • Drivers must have a valid driving license at least one year

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Crete 5-Hour Quad Safari Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-306939P4

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Average 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 13 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • The quad is two seater do if you make a booking you book a seat and not a quad, you share the quad
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Use of Quadbike
  • Cold water
  • Guide/Driver
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
  • Drivers must have a valid driving license at least one year
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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