About Discovery Safaris
Discovery Safaris is Rethymno's original off-road adventure operator, running guided quad bike, buggy, and Jeep safari tours through the mountains and countryside of central Crete. Based in the heart of Rethymno town, the company has built a strong reputation for well-organised excursions that blend adrenaline-pumping trail riding with authentic stops at traditional Cretan villages, olive groves, and mountain viewpoints.
Tours run as half-day outings lasting around four hours, with morning and afternoon departures available. Guests choose their vehicle — single or double quad bikes, side-by-side buggies, or rugged Jeeps — and follow experienced guides through gorges, shallow river crossings, and dirt trails that wind deep into the Cretan interior. Every tour includes a safety briefing and riding instruction for beginners, hotel pickup and drop-off, and stops at local kafeneia for raki and Cretan snacks.
Discovery Safaris stands out for the diversity of terrain covered in a single trip. Within four hours, riders move from coastal roads to dramatic mountain passes with panoramic views of both the Cretan Sea and the Libyan Sea. The guides are locals who know every shortcut and hidden trail, and they keep groups small enough that everyone can ride at a comfortable pace. It is a consistently top-rated activity in Rethymno for good reason.
