Sunset Safari Kos: Mount Dikaios off-road with dinner

Off-road forest trails at 420 meters, then dinner under the stars

A five-hour sunset safari in Kos combines off-road driving through Mount Dikaios forest on Land Rovers with dinner and wine at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the island. You start from your hotel in the evening, climb to 420 meters for panoramic views across Kos, Turkey, Nisiros and Kalimnos, then descend through dense vegetation before returning to the city after dark. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset safari and dinner experience

• Drive from city to Mount Dikaios
• Explore off-road sunset route
• Admire panoramic views and take photos
• Dinner at restaurant roof garden
• Return to hotels at night

The experience

The jeeps leave your hotel in the late afternoon and head straight for Mount Dikaios. The route climbs to 420 meters altitude, where the first stop opens views across Kos island, the Turkish coast, and the islands of Nisiros and Kalimnos. This is the vantage point for sunset photography. The light here is what the operator built the whole trip around.

From the viewpoint, the real adventure starts: the vehicles drop into forest with dense vegetation, and the off-road section takes over. Narrow hidden paths wind through trees, and the uneven terrain is where the adrenaline kicks in. This is not a smooth ride. It is the reason you are in a Land Rover instead of a car. The forest section runs until sunset fades, then the convoy heads down toward Kos city.

Dinner happens at a rooftop restaurant with views back over the island you just crossed. The meal is traditional mezedes, small plates of local food, with wine included. After eating, a smooth ride takes you back to your hotel, arriving after dark. The whole outing runs about five hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Land Rover vehicles for the off-road section.
• dinner with traditional mezedes and wine at a rooftop restaurant.
• liability insurance and local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 26 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 26 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Cretan Holidays

Is this one for you?Small groups work best for the off-road forest section, where the narrow hidden paths and uneven terrain demand a vehicle built for them. This is an activity trip, not a sightseeing tour. You are driving the terrain, not watching it from a smooth road.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

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 Mount Dikaios like when you reach the top?

Mount Dikaios sits at 420 meters altitude and opens views across Kos island, Turkey, Nisiros and Kalimnos. This is the main stop for sunset photography before the off-road section begins.

How rough is the off-road driving through the forest?

The hidden paths wind through dense vegetation and uneven terrain. It is designed to raise your adrenaline. Land Rovers handle the route, and the operator notes that travelers taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip physically challenging.

What time does the safari leave and return?

The jeeps depart from your hotel in the evening before sunset and return after dark, with the whole trip taking about five hours from start to finish.

Is dinner included, and what kind of food is it?

Dinner is included at a rooftop restaurant with views over Kos. The meal consists of traditional mezedes, small plates of local food, accompanied by wine.