Jeep Safari near Psiloritis and Krousonas starting from Heraklion

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 8 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Greek
Minimum age: From 3 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info

Activity description

The UNESCO-recognised Geopark and highest mountain in Crete - Psiloritis - invites you to an adventurous 4x4 dirt road drive. Come and see faults, fossils, caves, gorges, and plateaus, which host many endemic species of the island and have shaped the culture of the locals. Hear mythologies about the king of the gods, Zeus, who was raised here by the Kourites and the nymph Amalthea.  

The mountainous, provincial road follows the eastern slopes of Mount Ida (Psiloritis) and offers you astonishing views of the blue Cretan Sea and the lively city of Heraklion. On your way to the Livadi plateau, the dirt road leads you past Krousonas and a homonymous gorge. The beautiful plateau impresses with its thousands of blooming (in springtime) pear and apple trees scattered all over. You can even smell their fresh fragrances all around you, before continuing your off-road route to the plateau of Nida. Here you will have the unique chance to visit Idaion Andron, the cave where Zeus was raised. On the way back, you will stop at Ancient Zominthos, which was only discovered in 1982, but belongs to the most important archaeological discoveries in Crete! You will taste a traditional Cretan meal in Anogia before returning to Heraklion via the provincial road Heraklion - Anogia.

Course of events

- You will meet your guide in Heraklion and start your off-road adventure by heading towards the Livadi plateau. 

- You will drive on the eastern slopes of Psiloritis until you reach Krousonas.

- You will continue the drive to the plateau of Nida, where we will visit the cave Idaion Andron.

- On your way back, you will stop at Ancient Zominthos and Anogia for a traditional meal before arriving in Heraklion. 

Special terms

Area for free pickup

Included
  • Experienced, English-speaking driver
  • Free transportation from/to your hotel (within free pickup area)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Two bottles of water
  • Rental of binoculars (2 pairs per car)
Excluded
  • Tickets to museums and archaeological sites
  • Private expenses (coffees, drinks, etc.)
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Jacket (depending on weather)
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Meeting point
Pickup from any hotel within the highlighted area linked in the special terms Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule