About Explore Crete
Explore Crete runs jeep safari tours and adventure excursions from their base in Hersonissos, taking visitors into the mountains and remote villages of Crete's interior. Their signature full-day jeep safari follows mountain roads through olive groves, past ancient monasteries, and into highland plateaus where traditional Cretan life continues largely unchanged.
Beyond jeep tours, Explore Crete offers quad bike excursions, mountain buggy adventures, and guided hiking trips through gorges and coastal paths. Their off-road vehicles are modern and well-maintained, and groups are kept to a maximum of six vehicles to minimise environmental impact and maintain an intimate atmosphere. Each tour includes stops at local tavernas for authentic Cretan food and drink.
The guides at Explore Crete are locals who know the back roads and hidden corners of the island intimately. They share stories about village history, point out wild herbs and plants used in Cretan cooking, and take groups to viewpoints and swimming spots that don't appear in any guidebook. Their combination of adventure driving and cultural immersion has made them one of the top-rated tour operators in the Hersonissos area.
