Off Road Driving Experience · Heraklion
How to choose
7 off-road tours in Heraklion range from 89 € to 650 € and run between 5h and 8h. Budget group tours by Creta Quad Safari and Safari Experts Crete start at 89,92 € and suit most fitness levels, from fully open to occasionally sporty. These cover iconic terrain like the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli Beach and Matala. Private full-day safaris by Explor.gr are priced at 650 € and tag every tour as open to everyone, meaning no physical threshold stands between you and Psiloritis, the Lasithi Plateau or the gorges of Agiofarago. If you're picking on budget, the group tours deliver solid coverage of central and southern Crete for under 100 €. If you want a private vehicle, a custom route and hotel pickup included, the 650 € private options are the only way to go.
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Our picks
Best value
Jeep Tour from Karteros in Heraklion
At 89 €, this 5h group tour by Creta Quad Safari is the lowest-priced entry point in the lineup and welcomes all fitness levels.
Most immersive full day
Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls 4x4 Tour from Amoudara
Safari Experts Crete packs a gorge, a waterfall and a beach into 8h for 92 €, hitting the most natural landmarks per euro in the selection.
Best private experience
Jeep Safari near the Lasithi plateau starting from Heraklion
The Lasithi Plateau safari by Explor.gr combines high-altitude terrain with a private vehicle and hotel pickup for 7h at 650 €.
Best for couples or families
Private Jeep Safari around Psiloritis with Cooking Lesson, from Heraklion
Explor.gr's Psiloritis tour pairs rugged off-road tracks with a cooking lesson over 8h, rated open to everyone at 650 €.
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Practical info
Season
All year
Coordinates
35.3366°N, 25.1276°EEquipment
Wear light, breathable clothing and closed-toe shoes with grip. Tours run up to 8h on dusty mountain tracks, so bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a small daypack with water.
Getting there
Most tours offer pickup from hotels across the Heraklion region, including Amoudara, Malia, Chersonissos and central Heraklion, so no transport to a specific meeting point is needed if you book hotel pickup.
See also
Other activities in Heraklion
Updated on 3 March 2026