



by Creta Quad Safari
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Crete offers varied landscapes from rugged mountains to coastal scenery. This 5-hour safari tour around Heraklion lets participants drive quads, jeeps, buggies, or monster ATVs with a guide and safety briefing included. The trip starts in the village of Karteros with a 30-minute safety and vehicle instruction session before heading mostly off-road at moderate speeds. The route includes several stops depending on the vehicle. Quad riders cross a deep stream to visit a historic cave, then climb to a hilltop with panoramic views of Heraklion and return via Passa village and Karteros gorge. Jeep and buggy drivers stop near the church of St. Irene in Skalani forest to see the old church and later visit the Mt. Juktas Ecological Park and the Archaeological site of Fourni in Archanes, including the Municipal Contemporary Theater and surrounding views. After exploring the Karteros Gorge and taking photos of the landscape, the group has lunch at a traditional Greek tavern. Weather permitting, the tour ends with a swim at Karteros beach before returning to the start. Helmets and bottled water are provided, and beginner instructions are included. The guide emphasizes safety throughout, with about 75% off-road driving at speeds of 30-35 km/h and 25% on paved roads at 50-55 km/h. Transfers are included.
Karteros
The tour begins daily in Karteros village with a 30-minute briefing on safety and ATV operation. Around 75% of the drive is off-road at speeds of 30 to 35 km/h, and 25% is on paved roads at 50 to 55 km/h. The guide ensures all participants return safely and advises against racing or high speeds.
30 min
Skalani
Quad riders cross a deep stream to reach a cave of historical importance, where they pause briefly. Jeep and buggy drivers stop near the church of St. Irene in a forested area to visit the church and enjoy the countryside. The route may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
90 min
Archanes
Quad riders climb to the highest hill in the area for panoramic views of Heraklion, then return via Passa village and the Karteros gorge. Jeep and buggy drivers visit the Mt. Juktas Ecological Park and the archaeological site of Fourni in Archanes, including the Municipal Contemporary Theater and surrounding views. Route adjustments may occur.
60 min
Karteros
The tour continues through the Gorge of Karteros with photo opportunities of the landscape. Lunch takes place at a traditional Greek tavern. If weather conditions are favorable, the tour concludes with a swim at Karteros beach. Remaining time is used for the return journey.
120 min
Meeting point instructions, following the old national road Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos at the height of petroemporikis and moto import after 130m you will turn left on Yakoumakis Street, then you will proceed another 70 meters and on your left hand you will see cave street.35°19'58.7"N 25°11'09.9"E
End point
Meeting point instructions, following the old national road Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos at the height of petroemporikis and moto import after 130m you will turn left on Yakoumakis Street, then you will proceed another 70 meters and on your left hand you will see cave street.35°19'58.7"N 25°11'09.9"E




by Creta Quad Safari
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Crete offers varied landscapes from rugged mountains to coastal scenery. This 5-hour safari tour around Heraklion lets participants drive quads, jeeps, buggies, or monster ATVs with a guide and safety briefing included. The trip starts in the village of Karteros with a 30-minute safety and vehicle instruction session before heading mostly off-road at moderate speeds. The route includes several stops depending on the vehicle. Quad riders cross a deep stream to visit a historic cave, then climb to a hilltop with panoramic views of Heraklion and return via Passa village and Karteros gorge. Jeep and buggy drivers stop near the church of St. Irene in Skalani forest to see the old church and later visit the Mt. Juktas Ecological Park and the Archaeological site of Fourni in Archanes, including the Municipal Contemporary Theater and surrounding views. After exploring the Karteros Gorge and taking photos of the landscape, the group has lunch at a traditional Greek tavern. Weather permitting, the tour ends with a swim at Karteros beach before returning to the start. Helmets and bottled water are provided, and beginner instructions are included. The guide emphasizes safety throughout, with about 75% off-road driving at speeds of 30-35 km/h and 25% on paved roads at 50-55 km/h. Transfers are included.
Karteros
The tour begins daily in Karteros village with a 30-minute briefing on safety and ATV operation. Around 75% of the drive is off-road at speeds of 30 to 35 km/h, and 25% is on paved roads at 50 to 55 km/h. The guide ensures all participants return safely and advises against racing or high speeds.
30 min
Skalani
Quad riders cross a deep stream to reach a cave of historical importance, where they pause briefly. Jeep and buggy drivers stop near the church of St. Irene in a forested area to visit the church and enjoy the countryside. The route may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
90 min
Archanes
Quad riders climb to the highest hill in the area for panoramic views of Heraklion, then return via Passa village and the Karteros gorge. Jeep and buggy drivers visit the Mt. Juktas Ecological Park and the archaeological site of Fourni in Archanes, including the Municipal Contemporary Theater and surrounding views. Route adjustments may occur.
60 min
Karteros
The tour continues through the Gorge of Karteros with photo opportunities of the landscape. Lunch takes place at a traditional Greek tavern. If weather conditions are favorable, the tour concludes with a swim at Karteros beach. Remaining time is used for the return journey.
120 min
Meeting point instructions, following the old national road Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos at the height of petroemporikis and moto import after 130m you will turn left on Yakoumakis Street, then you will proceed another 70 meters and on your left hand you will see cave street.35°19'58.7"N 25°11'09.9"E
End point
Meeting point instructions, following the old national road Heraklion - Agios Nikolaos at the height of petroemporikis and moto import after 130m you will turn left on Yakoumakis Street, then you will proceed another 70 meters and on your left hand you will see cave street.35°19'58.7"N 25°11'09.9"E