An Absolutely Fantastic Mountain Tour of Crete - Highly Recommended!
An Absolutely Fantastic Mountain Tour of Crete – Highly Recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My husband Tony and I had the most wonderful day today on the Safari Club Mountain Tour in Crete, and we cannot recommend it highly enough!
Not wanting to rough it totally we chose the Mercedes car option and very nice it was too. We were collected promptly from our hotel, the Caldera Palace in Analipsi, at 8.20 am, and from the very beginning everything was excellent.
Our tour guide, Jason, was absolutely outstanding! His knowledge of Crete, its fascinating history, culture and traditions was truly impressive. We learnt so much about this beautiful island that we had never known before, and his enthusiasm and ability to share his knowledge made the whole experience both educational and thoroughly enjoyable.
What really made the day extra special was Jason himself. He was friendly, considerate and attentive to all eight people on the tour, making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. It was clear that he genuinely cared about giving us the best possible experience.
The mountain scenery was wonderful, and discovering more about the real Crete, beyond the usual tourist attractions, was a real highlight of our holiday. We came away with a much greater appreciation of this beautiful island and its rich history.
A huge thank you to Jason and Safari Club for such a memorable day! If you are visiting Crete and considering a mountain safari, do not hesitate to book one. And if you are lucky enough to have Jason as your guide, you are in for a real treat!
We would happily recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fantastic day out, full of beautiful scenery, fascinating history and excellent company.
Five stars are simply not enough.
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BlondieBecks
May 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day trip discovering Crete.
Geoff was an amazing guide on the safari trip. He was very knowledgeable of the island, history and cultures. He took time to also get to know us and the rest of the party.
We had amazing stops and photo opportunities. Showing us local foraging stops.
This trip is a must to see the real Crete.
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Stephen M
July 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great Excursion, Mistaken Itinerary
This was a decent trip for me and my family. The 4 x 4s were great fun, and our guides were engaging. The lunch was wonderfully hearty.
However, the trip WAS NOT as described. The itinerary that we booked included a trip to Lykkos ruins and the Lasithi Plateau and we did not do this. We ended up going to Rethymnon, did the Dam (as described) and going to Preveli beach instead. I was not given any explanation about why this was the case and I am not sure whose fault this is. In any case, TripAdvisor description of this activity needs to change before other people make the same mistake we did.
My 4 stars is a reflection of what we participated in, not the mistaken itinerary.
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sarahhM9656GJ
June 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A must do trip
An absolutely amazing trip. Let me start by saying that I am afraid of heights, however I would recommend this trip to anyone. You literally go right up into the mountains and the views are absolutely spectacular. Our guide Leo, knows his stuff and we felt very safe in his driving skills. He stopped to let us smell the various herbs along the way, gave excellent talks on local life and ensured that we all had a great time and let us take in the views. We met goats, visited local villages, tried local wares and had lunch at a lovely taverna. It was a very engaging trip. If you really want to see Crete from a different perspective, then this is the trip for you. The vast majority of it is off road and there was a lot of jostling and bumping about in the Landrover so do not do this if you are pregnant or have back issues. Photo opportunities are plenty.
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Maps45111389631
May 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A Magical Tour Through the Cretan Mountains
We had the absolute pleasure of joining a tour through the stunning Cretan mountains, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Vangelis, our guide, was nothing short of exceptional — warm, knowledgeable, and effortlessly brought our group together, creating a sense of camaraderie that made the experience even more special.
Travelling with children can sometimes be challenging, but Vangelis went above and beyond to ensure every detail was taken care of. His attentiveness and patience made it easy for us to relax and fully enjoy the journey.
Thanks to him, we now have a deeper appreciation for the island of Crete — from the ancient olive groves and fresh herbs he picked for us to smell along the way, to the generous pours of traditional raki that gave us a real taste of Cretan hospitality.
One of our favorite memories was making mini clay pottery, which now proudly sits in our living room as a reminder of this unforgettable day.
We’ll definitely be back — and when we return, we wouldn’t hesitate to join another tour with Vangelis. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic and heartwarming glimpse into Crete’s natural beauty and culture.
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Karen S
May 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic ATV tour in Crete! Great guides, stunning views, smooth ride from pickup to drop-off. Highly recommend!
Fantastic ATV tour in Crete! Great guides, stunning views, smooth ride from pickup to drop-off. Highly recommend! Highlight of my trip to Crete!
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LauraJP3
August 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Highlight of Our Holiday
We absolutely loved this trip and it was definitely the highlight of our holiday. Our driver Chris was brilliant; I can’t rate him enough! We learnt so much about the island, history and culture and the lunch was excellent.
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Dear Laura,
Thank you for your very positive feedback.
Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and we are glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations.
We are happy you enjoyed every part of the tour.
We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations.
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Renee_C
May 31, 2024 · via Viator
4X4 Crete Tour - FUN
Enjoyed our trip with Christian, our tour guide. Very informative and fun!!! Got to see parts of Crete we had not seen yet and feeding the goats was terrific!!!! Going thru the Sfentoni Cave was fun and interesting as well. Our food was VERY good and so much of it - only wish I could've eaten some more it. Loved the views from all the places we were in and definitely recommend this tour to anyone unless you don't do well on bumpy roads or get car sick sitting in the back of the 4X4.
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Dear Renee,
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy you enjoyed every part of the tour and we met your travelling expectations.
We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations.
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Buzzjw
November 5, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Mountains of Crete 4x4 tour with Taverna lunch
lovely tour through the mountain with driver/guide Darrel who"s knowledge was second to non. well recommended.
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Dear valued Guest,
Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations.
We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations.
Kind regards,
Customer Service team