Crete: Quad Safari Evening Tour, Milatos Cave & Dinner

Quad adventure from Malia to Milatos with Cretan dinner

You’ll ride your own quad from Malia across olive groves and vineyards to Prophet Elias chapel for sunset views, taste fresh olive oil at a local factory, explore Milatos Cave’s cool shadows, cruise seaside villages, then finish with a relaxed dinner in Malia: all with a local guide and hotel pickup included.

Options for this experience

2 options

From € 92 to € 125 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Quad with driver and passenger Available from 1 Apr 2027 Guide in English Hotel transfer is optional at an extra charge per person, or you can drive straight to our meeting point. Meal included. Important: each booking covers two adults sharing one quad, so 2 adults get 1 quad shared between them, and 3 adults get 2 quads, one shared by two and one solo, and so on. Pickup is included.

Driver-only option for a quad Available from 1 Apr 2027 Guide in English Hotel transfer is optional at an extra charge per person, or you can drive straight to our meeting point. Meal included. Important: this booking is for solo driving, with one quad per adult and no passengers. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Quad Safari with Off-Road and Dinner

• Receive expert quad vehicle lessons
• Drive uphill to Chapel of Prophet Elias
• Off-road through vineyards and olive forest
• Visit olive oil factory and taste products
• Explore historical Cave of Milatos
• Safari through Milatos and Sissi villages
• Enjoy dynamic off-road route
• Photo stop with beautiful views
• Dinner in Malia to end day

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Malia 45m
2. Milatos Cave 45m
3. Sissi 40m
4. Malia passing by
5. Potamos Beach 45m
6. Malia 20m

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel or nearby point in Malia, use of a new CF450cc/520cc quad with fuel and insurance covered, helmets provided for safety (and style?), beginner-friendly instructions from your guide before setting out, plus a full dinner at the end of your ride. All logistics sorted so you can just enjoy Crete’s wild side.

Times

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Next departure: 1 Apr 2027

Information

Feel the dust and sea breeze on a Crete quad safari through olive groves, Milatos Cave, and fishing villages. Includes pickup, dinner, and local guide.

Group Up to 15 2 similar private tours ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (12 to 65 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The first thing I noticed was the smell: warm engine oil mixed with wild herbs. Our guide Yannis handed me a helmet (I’m not sure I looked cool in it, but whatever) and ran through the basics of the quad bikes. Even if you’ve never driven one before, they make sure you’re good to go. We set off from Malia as the sun started dipping, and honestly, I didn’t expect the light to turn everything gold so quickly. It felt like we were sneaking out for some mischief.

We wound up rough tracks between olive trees, their leaves catching that weird silvery shimmer in the breeze. Stopped at this tiny chapel, Prophet Elias, where Yannis pointed out villages tucked into the hills. Someone’s phone played Greek pop quietly in the background. Then it was back on the quads for more off-roading. Dust everywhere, but somehow it just made me grin harder. At an olive oil factory we tasted fresh oil with bread (peppery and almost grassy), and tried to say “efharisto” without mangling it too badly (Yannis laughed at my accent).

I wasn’t ready for how cool Milatos Cave would be. The walk up is short but rocky, and inside it’s all echoing drips and that earthy cave chill, even though outside it was still warm. Picked some wild thyme on the way back down. My hands smelled like summer fields after. We cruised through these fishing villages (Milatos and Sissi) with old men playing cards outside cafés and kids waving at us like we were celebrities or something.

The last stretch was pure fun: bumpy trails, a bit of mud (my shoes are still recovering), then finally dinner back in Malia. Simple food (grilled meat, salad, bread), but after all that riding I could’ve eaten anything. Sitting around with everyone swapping stories as it got dark… I still think about that view from the chapel sometimes, honestly.

Top questions

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.

Do I need experience to join this quad safari?

No experience needed. There are beginner lessons before starting the tour.

Is hotel pickup included for this Crete quad safari?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

What should I bring for the day trip from Malia?

You’ll need closed shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, driver’s license and ID.

Can children join this quad tour in Crete?

Children over 11 can ride as passengers with an adult driver.

How long does this evening quad safari last?

The tour includes travel time to attractions. Total duration varies by group size and conditions.

Is dinner included in the price?

Yes, a traditional dinner in Malia is part of your tour package.

What age do you have to be to drive a quad?

Drivers must be 19-65 years old with a valid car license held for over one year.

Operated by Safari Experts Crete. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.