Discover the mountains of Crete and explore off-road trails on a quad safari with a visit to a Byzantine monastery. Dine in a traditional tavern, see how olive oil is made, and finish up on the beach.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, German, French, Italian, Greek
Pickup included: MINI BUS COME TO COLLECT YOU, YOU RECEIVE CONFIRMATION MAIL ABOUT THE TIME. DONT FORGET YOUR DRIVING LICENSE AND SWIM WEAR

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Orazio – Germany

We joined the Quod Safari tour with visits to the Monastery, Malia Palace, and lunch included, and it was truly a unique experience! Everything was perfectly organized from the very beginning: the guides were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, always happy to answer any questions. The quod ride was super fun, adventurous but always completely safe, with spectacular landscapes along the way. The Monastery is a place of great spirituality and beauty, surrounded by peace and silence. Malia Palace really impressed us with its fascinating history and majestic architecture. Lunch was another highlight: authentic local cuisine, generous and flavorful portions, served in a charming location. A perfect moment to relax and share the tour experience with fellow participants. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a mix of adventure, culture, and great food in a warm and genuine atmosphere!

Harm – Netherlands

The pick up time wasn't communicated in the alloted timeframe, but after a few messages back and forth all was arranged and ready to go. The day itself was incredible. The quads are fun and easy to grasp, the stops are a welcome break between trips and the guides are great. They do it with a big smile, enthusiasm and humor. All in all it was worth the money. The only thing I personally would have wanted a bit more of was more off-roads. Though, the asphalt roads were great for the sights and views as well!

Itinerary

72 pickup location options:
TUI SUNEO Chrissi Amoudia, Cactus Royal Spa & Resort, Sundance Apartments & Suites Time To Smile, Annabelle Beach Resort, Mediterraneo, Serita Beach Hotel Crete, Hersonissos Maris Hotel, Albatros Hotel, Anissa Beach Shisha Point, Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Melia, Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa, Stella Palace, The GDM Island Hotel (Adults Only Hotel), Hersonissos Palace Hotel, Kernos Beach, NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, Hotel Diogenis Blue palace, Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa, Aldemar Royal Mare, Ariadne Beach Hotel, Vasia Resort & Spa, Atlantica Caldera Palace, High Beach Resort, Cactus Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Malliotakis Beach Hotel "by Checkin", Stella Village, Royal & Imperial Belvedere Hotel, Aphrodite Beach Club, Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa, Nana Golden Beach, Sol Marina Beach Crete, Malia Travel, King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa, Cook’s Club Hersonissos, Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa, Silva Beach Hotel, Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Mitsis Cretan Village Beach Hotel, Triton Hotel, Cactus Bay Hotel & Apartments, Hotel Anissa Beach & Village, Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa, Ippoliti Village, Lyttos Beach Hotel, Hersonissos Village, Lyttos Mare, Χαλκιαδάκης, Pela Maria Hotel, Ida Village, Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort, allsun Hotel Carolina Mare, Glaros Beach Hotel, Galaxy Villas, Sergios Hotel, Petra Village, Creta Maris Beach Resort, Lavris Hotels, St. Constantin Hotel, Semiramis Village, Malia Beach, Hotel Zefiros Beach, Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel and Spa, Aldemar Knossos Royal, Bella Beach Hotel, Arina Beach Resort, Cretan Malia Park, a member of Design Hotels™, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience, Indigo Inn Hotel, Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort, allsun Hotel Zorbas Village, Marni Village, Porto Greco Village Beach Hotel
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Malia Travel
Safety briefing (30 minutes)
Malia Palace Archaeological Site
Pass by, Off-road adventure (15 minutes)
Extra fee
Sisi, Crete
Scenic drive (15 minutes)
Saint Peter
Off-road adventure, Scenic drive (30 minutes)
Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Βραχασιώτη
Off-road adventure, Scenic drive (30 minutes)
Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Βραχασιώτη
Break time, Visit, Guided tour, Scenic views on the way (25 minutes)
Neapolis, Crete
Scenic drive (40 minutes)
Vassilakis Estate
Guided tour, Free time, Shopping (40 minutes)
8G777HGC+F49
Scenic drive (25 minutes)
Sisi, Crete
Scenic drive (40 minutes)
Liofito Taverna Sissi
Break time (40 minutes)
Potamos Beach
Break time, Swimming (1 hour)
72 drop-off locations:
Sol Marina Beach Crete, Mediterraneo, The GDM Island Hotel (Adults Only Hotel), Hersonissos Palace Hotel, Nana Golden Beach, Hotel Diogenis Blue palace, TUI SUNEO Chrissi Amoudia, Cook’s Club Hersonissos, Bella Beach Hotel, Sundance Apartments & Suites Time To Smile, Albatros Hotel, Anissa Beach Shisha Point, Cactus Royal Spa & Resort, Hersonissos Maris Hotel, allsun Hotel Carolina Mare, Kernos Beach, Pela Maria Hotel, Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort, King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa, Creta Maris Beach Resort, Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa, Stella Palace, Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows, Malliotakis Beach Hotel "by Checkin", Silva Beach Hotel, Serita Beach Hotel Crete, Cactus Beach Hotel & Bungalows, NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa, Stella Village, Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Melia, Sergios Hotel, Lyttos Mare, Lyttos Beach Hotel, Glaros Beach Hotel, Malia Travel, Ida Village, Galaxy Villas, Lavris Hotels, Mitsis Cretan Village Beach Hotel, High Beach Resort, Triton Hotel, Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort, Royal & Imperial Belvedere Hotel, Cactus Bay Hotel & Apartments, Indigo Inn Hotel, Aphrodite Beach Club, Χαλκιαδάκης, Hotel Anissa Beach & Village, Ippoliti Village, Cretan Malia Park, a member of Design Hotels™, Ariadne Beach Hotel, Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa, allsun Hotel Zorbas Village, Semiramis Village, Porto Greco Village Beach Hotel, Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa, Atlantica Caldera Palace, Aldemar Royal Mare, Marni Village, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience, Annabelle Beach Resort, Petra Village, Arina Beach Resort, Vasia Resort & Spa, St. Constantin Hotel, Hotel Zefiros Beach, Aldemar Knossos Royal, Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel and Spa, Hersonissos Village, Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa, Malia Beach

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Get off the beaten path to explore dirt road trails and high mountains in Crete
See the island's oldest oak tree, which is over 800 years old and take a photo
Visit the 16th-century Monastery of Saint George Vrahassotis for a guided visit
Dine on a delicious Greek lunch inside a local tavern in the village of Latsida
Find out how olive oil is made at a famous award-winning olive mill in Neapoli

Full description

Explore off-road trails in Crete on a quad. Marvel at Minoa Palace and drive through olive groves. See an ancient oak tree and a 16th-century monastery. Savor a traditional Greek lunch in a cozy tavern and tour an olive mill. Bask in the sun and cool off with a swim in the sea at the end.

Go to the activity provider's premises in Malia for a safety briefing. Then, head to Minoa Palace in Malia and continue to the village of Sisi. Cross a forest and pass through olive groves on your way up to the mountains to stop for a memorable photo at an 800-year-old oak tree.

Afterward, visit Vrahasi village and navigate its narrow streets as you head up a steep road to the Monastery of Agios Georgios Vrahasiotis. This monastery dates back to the 16th century. Every 30 minutes, you can stop to take photos and listen to the guide explain where you will go next.

Next, go to the village of Latsida and eat a traditional local lunch in a tavern. Finish your meal and then follow your guide to Neapoli. Check out Vasilakis Estate, an award-winning olive mill where olive oil is produced. Enjoy a tour here and then continue to Sisi to relax on the beach and swim.

Finally, return to the starting point and then transfer back to your accommodation to conclude your adventure.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
520cc ATV
Fuel
Helmets
Cold water
Entry to the monastery
Guide
Olive oil tasting tour in Vasilakis Estate olive oil factory
Traditional Cretan lunch: 1 main dish, 1 small salad, and 1 bottle of water

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People afraid of heights
Babies under 1 year
People over 70 years
People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

Camera
Sunscreen
Towel
Swimwear
Sunglasses
Driver's license

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs

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