Safaris in Heraklion at a glance
- Our pick: ATV Riding in Heraklion: Quad, Buggy & Jeep Safari, € 89 per person (5h, 4.83★ · 1,303).
- Top rated: Full-Day Jeep Safari & Cooking Class in Crete, € 92 per person (8h–9h, 4.94★ · 352).
- Best value: Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunch, € 63 per person (5h, 4.88★ · 590).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: € 63–€ 115 (median € 96). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 9 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Safaris in Heraklion
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
9 options
ATV Riding in Heraklion: Quad, Buggy & Jeep Safari Off-road ATV safari in Heraklion with your choice of quad, buggy or jeep, 75% unpaved terrain, lunch at a traditional tavern, and a swim at Karteros beach if weather permits. Mon–Thu · 10:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.83 (1,303 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · DE · EL · IT +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 89 per person
Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunch Ride a quad bike through Cretan olive groves and villages near Malia, hike to the Cave of Milatos, then enjoy lunch in a seaside town with pickup and instruction. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 11 ★ 4.88 (590 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 63 per person
Full-Day Jeep Safari & Cooking Class in Crete Jeep safari through Cretan villages with goat milking, cheese tasting, cooking class and pottery workshop: pickup included, lunch with wine, 8–9 hours. Next departure: 18 Mar 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (352 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · DE · EL · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 92 per person
Crete: Quad Safari Evening Tour, Milatos Cave & Dinner 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. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.84 (102 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 92 per person
Matala & Agiofarago Gorge jeep tour from Heraklion with lunch Jeep safari through Cretan vineyards to Agiofarago Gorge and Matala beach, with monastery visit, traditional lunch and hotel pickup included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 73 ★ 4.77 (70 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · EL · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 115 per person
Minoan Route Safari: Mountain Villages, Cheese & Trails Full-day Land Rover safari through central Crete on ancient Minoan paths, visiting a shepherd's dairy, the Lassithi Plateau. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.65 (23 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 96 per person
Southern Crete Jeep Safari: Villages, Waterfall & Beach Swim Spend eight and a half hours exploring traditional villages, an olive mill and pottery workshop, with a waterfall walk and swim at Keratokampos beach. Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 4.84 (19 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · RU · EL +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 106 per person
Full-Day 4x4 Self-Drive Safari in East Crete with Lunch Drive a 4-seater Jeep through Cretan villages, olive groves and the Dikti Mountains on this seven-hour adventure that includes a BBQ lunch and hotel pickup. Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.88 (8 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 96 per person
Jeep Safari East Crete: Afentis summit and 3,250-year olive tree Eight-hour 4x4 jeep tour through East Crete mountains with private transport and meals, visiting Afentis summit for views of both seas. Next departure: 15 Oct 2027 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 98 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATV Riding in Heraklion: Quad, Buggy & Jeep SafariOur pickPickup offered | € 89 per person | 5h | 4.83★ · 1,303 | Mon–Thu · 10:30 | English, German, Greek +2 |
| Full-Day Jeep Safari & Cooking Class in CreteTop ratedPickup offered | € 92 per person | 8h–9h | 4.94★ · 352 | Next departure: 18 Mar 2027 | English, German, Greek +2 |
| Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunchBest valueGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | € 63 per person | 5h | 4.88★ · 590 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Crete: Quad Safari Evening Tour, Milatos Cave & DinnerGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | € 92 per person | 5h | 4.84★ · 102 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Matala & Agiofarago Gorge jeep tour from Heraklion with lunchPrivate · Pickup offered | € 115 per person | 9h 30m | 4.77★ · 70 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, German, Greek +1 |
| Minoan Route Safari: Mountain Villages, Cheese & TrailsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | € 96 per person | 8h | 4.65★ · 23 | Next departure: 3 May 2027 | English, German, French |
| Southern Crete Jeep Safari: Villages, Waterfall & Beach SwimPrivate · Pickup offered | € 106 per person | 8h 30m | 4.84★ · 19 | Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 | English, German, Greek +3 |
| Full-Day 4x4 Self-Drive Safari in East Crete with LunchPickup offered | € 96 per person | 7h | 4.88★ only 8 reviews | Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 | English, German, French |
| Jeep Safari East Crete: Afentis summit and 3,250-year olive treePickup offered | € 98 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Next departure: 15 Oct 2027 | English, German, French |
By what you need
- Private (2): Matala & Agiofarago Gorge jeep tour from Heraklion with lunch (€ 115 per person) · Southern Crete Jeep Safari: Villages, Waterfall & Beach Swim (€ 106 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunch (€ 63 per person) · Crete: Quad Safari Evening Tour, Milatos Cave & Dinner (€ 92 per person) · Minoan Route Safari: Mountain Villages, Cheese & Trails (€ 96 per person)
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