Guided Self-Driving Jeep Safari Island Adventure in Crete

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full day
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From€220/ group

Feel the experience of the self-drive Jeep safari with a unique excursion in the interior of Crete through a route full of surprises!

On a Jeep Safari adventure tour in Crete, feel the rush of off-road self-driving. Each vehicle can hold up to four passengers and provides breathtaking views of the island's native plant and animal life. Our professionals will give you thorough instructions on how to safely operate the vehicles before you start this exciting excursion, including courses for beginners.

Drive to Krasi, one of Crete's most emblematic villages, to begin your day. Take a stroll through its lanes to witness Crete's oldest plane tree, a UNESCO-recognized natural landmark that could be as old as 2000 years. After passing through the area's biggest village, Mochos, you will next descend off-road to the village of Potamies, where you will stop by a local shepherd's farm and sample his fresh cheese. Participate in tasks like feeding animals and milking goats.

Then, as you approach the Aposelemis Dam, you will see the submerged village of Sfentyli in the waters of Crete's most significant water project. Along the way, you will have to cross the river and pass through village gardens filled with the scents of orange and olive trees. Get ready for a spectacular and exciting off-road climb to the Empassa Gorge, where we will pause in the great outdoors to enjoy a coffee and a treat, snap some pictures, and gather fresh herbs. The Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary is another place you can go to Kera village.

Finally, you will descend to Malia where you will enjoy a delectable barbecue lunch after driving on the area's most impressive panoramic road. You will be taken back to your lodgings after this thrilling self-drive Jeep Safari excursion, having experienced the raw and adventurous side of Crete on this guided self-driving Jeep safari.

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From€220/ group

Practical information

Guided Self-Driving Jeep Safari around Crete in a Private 4x4 vehicle.

Course of events

- Pick-up at your designated spot

- Briefing on how to safely drive the Jeep

- Beginning of the Jeep safari with a first stop at the village of Krasi

- Next stop at the villages of Mochos and Potamies via an off-road descent. Time to taste local treats at the shepherd's farm and meet the goats

- After crossing the river and village garden, stop at Aposelemis Dam to see the submerged village of Sfentyli

- Off-road ascent to the Empassa Gorge. Coffee break, time to take photos and collect herbs. Possibility to visit the Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Kera village.

- Descent to Malia and BBQ lunch

- Transfer back to your accommodation

Activity requirements

The driver of the jeep has to be at least 23 years old.

The driver must bring a valid car driver's license of more than 2 years (in physical form) in combination with an ID/passport to participate in the tour.

Comfortable closed shoes are required for all the participants to participate in the tour.

Special terms

Please note that it is not allowed drinking/eating/smoking inside the vehicles.

Meeting point:
You will be picked up at your hotel/AirBnB from the wider areas of Ag. Nikolaos, Elounda, Milatos, Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Analipsi, Gouves, Heraklion and Amoudara.
Spoken languages:Greek, Russian, French, Dutch, German, English
Included
  • Fuel
  • BBQ lunch
  • Coffee/juice/water
  • Tour guide
  • Instructions for beginners
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Private 4X4 Dacia Duster
Excluded
  • Any private expenses
Do not forget to bring
  • ID/Passport
  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Jacket
  • Valid Driver's License

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