Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Experience a safari adventure in a Land Rover Defender or Mercedes 4x4 Vito accompanied by a qualified driver and guide. Discover all the hidden and inaccessible sides of the Rethymno region in approximately 8 hours. Pass through the Gorge of Prasses and the beautiful dam. Spend some time in traditional villages such as Karines and Spili. Preveli, the famous palm forest and its exotic beach, will be your oasis on a hot day. Free time to relax and swim in the Libyan sea. Enjoy a meal in a traditional tavern. Visit the Kourtaliotiko Gorge and finish this unique trip with an unforgettable panoramic view on the city of Rethymno. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch is included. This mild 4x4 experience is suitable for all ages.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
What To Expect
Preveli Beach
The beach of Preveli is situated 40 km south of the main town and is the most idyllic beach in Rethymno. Preveli reminds of an exotic lagoon. It is an oasis of palm trees with crystalline greenish waters and fine soft sand. Kourtaliotis River ends at this wonderful beach, creating a delta. Apart from the superb palm trees, lush vegetation surrounds the beach and the river, creating a dreamy landscape.
Spili
Spili, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Crete, is a charming village renowned for its Venetian fountain adorned with lion heads, gushing crystal-clear water. Surrounded by verdant hills and dotted with traditional tavernas, it offers visitors a serene retreat steeped in history and natural beauty, while also boasting cozy shops where you can find local crafts and souvenirs.
Options
NOVEMBER 2018 - MARCH 2019
Discover Crete on a Land Rover Safari trip(approx. 8h) through gorges, mountains, traditional villages and exotic palm beaches. Enjoy a meal of your choice at a traditional tavern in the South. Pickup included
Land Rover Safari Rthymnon
Land Rover Safari Rethymnon: Discover Crete on a Land Rover Safari trip(approx. 8h) through gorges, mountains, traditional villages and exotic palm beaches. Enjoy a meal of your choice at a traditional tavern in the South. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Unlimited Cretan wine (white and red)
Lunch
All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Georgioupolis,Kavros,Rethymno,Adelianos ,Scaleta,Panormo and Bali
Additional drinks (beer, soft drinks)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
825 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
To discover
Didier G,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 4x4 tour of part of Crete was a very beautiful and enriching experience, thanks in part to our very friendly guide, Anthonys, who speaks French very well, which allowed us to truly discover the country and understand its history. Thanks to him, I recommend him to you..
Great and perfect trip
erdbeere72,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very beautiful trip and a great guide! We were a wonderful group! Everything was perfect!
Nice trip
Escape59458603522,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Denis is very good and nice guide.
Great to learn more about Crete.
nsG779SQ,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was fantastic. We had the advantage of being driven by the guide, who originally comes from Germany. The other tourists were assigned to different jeeps, where they received information about the trip and details about Crete via walkie-talkie from the guide during the ride. The places we visited were beautiful, and the food, raki, wine, and olive oil were very delicious. We were lucky to be there in May, so all the spots were not too crowded yet. In the peak summer, it is probably very crowded and stressful.
Recommendation
annikax2025,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kostas really provided us with a fantastic day. He was able to answer every question and addressed the wishes of our group. A true professional. We can only recommend the tour.
A perfect day
mathiasw667,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really beautiful tour with two other couples. We had a lot of fun and great destinations and stops. Our guide was Michael, and he completely captivated us with his way of introducing us to the country, the people, the island, and its nature and traditions. A great guy. He made the day a perfect day.
Highly recommended, if not a must!
506adelheide,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The safari was very interesting; we learned a lot about the history of Crete. Our guide Kostas explained all our questions very well; he was very polite, nice, and humorous. The food in the tavern was excellent. It was an adventure that we can absolutely recommend and will long remember. Thank you for that.
The real Cretan deal!
725emonj,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience getting to see the real Crete! Amazing people, stunning views and delicious food. Dennis, was the best host! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Top-notch safari
loaneno,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day; our guide Angelo was amazing!! Friendly, funny, and full of good advice, he showed us beautiful landscapes!! I highly recommend this experience that we could not have done on our own.
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E1627MY,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best worth Jeep Safari experience I have ever had. Dionisis the tour guide was absolutely awesome explaining and providing historical information during the journey and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. What to say about the local products tasting and the lunch at a traditional taverna. Don’t wanna spoil, you should discover your self, 100% recommended Thank you Dionisis and the rest of the team for giving me this opportunity!!
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