Crete Jeep Safari: Plakias, Argiroupoli & Kotsifou Canyon

Four stops and a canyon in one morning jeep run across Crete's south coast.

A guided jeep safari across Crete starting with morning pickup, visiting Malaki village for coffee and local food, driving through Kotsifou Canyon to see endemic plants, swimming at Plakias beach with a buffet lunch, and ending at Argiroupoli's springs and Roman remains. The tour runs eight hours in a shared air-conditioned jeep with a live guide in English, French or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep safari exploring Crete's highlights

• Briefing and tour start at 9:00am
• Coffee break in Malaki village
• Drive and explore Kotsifou Canyon
• Relax at Plakias beach
• Buffet meal at local tavern
• Visit Argiroupoli village and springs
• Coffee break at Roman remains of Lappa

The experience

You start at a meeting point where the jeeps are waiting. After a short briefing on the route and driving rules, the tour leaves at 9am and heads to Malaki village in the Rethymnon area for a coffee break forty minutes in. There you taste local delicacies and meet Cretan hospitality in a traditional setting.

The drive then takes you to Kotsifou Canyon on the southern side of western Crete. The gorge is known for the high number of Cretan endemic plant species that grow there, and you spend time admiring the pure nature before heading down to Plakias beach to relax. A buffet meal at a local tavern is included, so you eat without arranging a separate restaurant stop.

The final stop is Argiroupoli village, where you visit the springs and the Roman remains of Lappa. A last coffee break happens here before the route retraces back to your hotel. The whole day runs eight hours from start to return.

What’s included

• Buffet lunch at a local tavern.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English, French or German.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, from € 96 per person, with a live guide in English, French and German and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 17 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cretan Holidays

Is this one for you?Eight hours is enough for all four stops and a beach swim, but leaves your afternoon free if you want to explore Chania town or rest at your hotel after the drive.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Kotsifou Canyon like?

Kotsifou Canyon is a gorge on the southern side of western Crete, notable for the high number of Cretan endemic plant species that grow there. You spend time driving through and admiring the landscape as part of the tour route.

Does the tour include food?

Yes, a buffet meal at a local tavern is included. You also have coffee and local delicacies in Malaki village at the start, and a final coffee break in Argiroupoli.

What time does the jeep safari start?

The tour starts at 9am at the meeting point where the jeeps are waiting. Hotel pickup is included, so you are collected before arriving at the meeting point.