4x4 Off-Road Adventure around the Psiloritis Trails, in Crete
Discover the authentic side of Crete on a full-day 4x4 tour through villages, caves, and plateaus in the Psiloritis Trails with local food and panoramic views!
Practical information
Explore Cretan culture and landscapes on this amazing 8 to 9-hour 4x4 tour around the Psilotiris Trails and discover beautiful villages, impressive caves, traditional Greek life, and local gastronomy on a unique excursion!
Course of events
You should plan to spend a full day (from 8 to 9 hours) on this activity:
- Pick-up (check special terms)
- Safety and activity briefing
- Start of your 4x4 tour around the Psiloritis Trails
- Walk in the traditional village of Krousonas (coffee optional)
- Off-road drive along Krousonas Gorge to Livadi Plateau
- Nature stop with a chance to see griffon vultures
- Visit “O Topos tou Voskou” (Shepherd’s Place)
- Free time in Zoniana to visit Sfendoni Cave (entry not included: €6 adults / €4 children)
- Traditional lunch in Anogia
- Walk in Anogia village
- Stop at the Voulismeno Aloni panoramic viewpoint
- Drop off at same initial spot
Activity requirements
A basic physical condition is necessary to participate in this activity.
No eating/drinking/smoking inside vehicles.
Seatbelt use is mandatory.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
A pick-up & drop-off service is available from the wider areas of Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos – Koutouloufari – Piskopiano, Anissaras – Analipsi, Gouves – Kokkini Hani, Heraklion, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia, and Fodele. Please contact your instructor once your reservation is confirmed to set it up.
Spoken languages:
English, GreekIncluded
- Transport in Land Rover Defender or Mercedes Vito 4x4
- Fuel
- Professional local guide and driver
- Traditional Cretan lunch (Greek salad, tzatziki, dolmades, bread + main: pork, chicken or vegan dish, fruit/dessert, raki)with wine and water
- Pick-up and drop-off (check special terms)
Excluded
- Entrance ticket to Sfendoni Cave (€6 adult / €4 child)
- Personal expenses
- Extra food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Sports shoes or hiking boots
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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Step into the heart of Crete with a 4x4 off road adventure around the Psiloritis Trails, a full-day journey through stunning landscapes, traditional villages, and timeless customs! As the tallest plateau in Crete, the Psiloritis holds an incredible mythical, holy, historical, and natural value on this Greek island. With jagged peaks, traditional villages, and an immense biodiversity, this place is perfect to immerse yourself in the culture, customs, and landscapes of Crete.
On the day of your 4x4 off-road adventure around the Psiloritis Trails, in Crete, your instructor offers you a pick-up service in several places around Malia and Heraklion (check special terms). Once you are comfortably seated on the 4x4, your expert instructor and driver will give you a safety briefing and tell you about the itinerary for the day, which might change depending on the weather conditions. And once you reach Psirolitis, the adventure will start!
This 8 to 9-hour 4x4 off-road adventure around the Psiloritis Trails, in Crete, will be full of cultural and natural highlights where you'll create unforgettable memories. The activities include a visit to the village of Krousonas, an off-road ride from the Kroudonas Gorge to the Livadi Plateau, where you'll get the opportunity to observe griffon vultures, and a cultural experience of Cretan rural life at “O Topos tou Voskou” with traditional Cretan tools and practices on display.
You'll also get to visit the impressive Sfendoni Cave in Zoniana (entrance not included), and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in Anogia, made up of Greek salad, tzatziki, dolmades, bread + main: pork, chicken or vegan dish, fruit/dessert, raki, wine & water! Finally, you'll walk around Anogia village and meet a few locals, before starting your way back to your accommodations and making a last stop at the Voulismeno Aloni panoramic viewpoint to end your 4x4 off-road adventure around the Psiloritis Trails, in Crete, with a bang.
All you need to bring on this amazing 4x4 off-road adventure around the Psiloritis Trails is comfortable clothing adapted to the weather, sports shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and anything else you need (medicine, extra snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 8 to 9 hours learning and discovering all about Crete.
Don't miss out on an interesting, fun, and educational journey along the heart of Crete with a knowledgeable and certified guide who will show you all there is to see in this amazing Greek island. Book your 4x4 off-road adventure around the Psiloritis Trails today!