Sunset safari 4x4 tour in Crete
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Sunset safari 4x4 tour in Crete

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Language: English
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll take in the sunset from Valsamiotis Dam, one of the island's most scenic vantage points
  • The trip includes photo stops at Orange Tree Valley, White Mountains and more
  • A light dinner in a rustic cafe in the countryside village of Deres is included as standard
  • Each vehicle can hold a maximum of eight people, so the outing has a really laidback, intimate feel
  • Your guide is an expert local who knows the areas you'll visit and their communities well
What to expect

There are plenty of ways to enjoy a Cretan sunset, but nothing quite beats a 4x4 safari into the White Mountains as day turns to night. You'll rumble down unchartered tracks to places few visitors go – stopping for plenty of photos along the way – and toast in the evening during dinner at a countryside restaurant.

With only six to eight guests per 4x4, this semi-private tour allows you to drink in hard-to-reach mountain views while enjoying the peace and quiet. You'll set off from Chania towards the White Mountains, taking routes and tracks that only a 4x4 can handle to find panoramic spots that are well off the radar.

You'll trundle through typical villages, too, and stop at Valsamiotis Dam to savour the sunset. Afterwards, you'll head to the village of Deres for a light dinner at one of the local restaurants. Then, you'll hop back into your 4x4 for the return journey to your accommodation.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Minimum four guests. Wear comfy shoes
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.4/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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  • Rikke

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Virkelig god tur.. Super guide. Meget imødekommende. Var god til at fortælle. Var smilende, venlig.. Hyggelige stop.. God mad

  • Marie

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    En skøn oplevelse der føltes meget intim/personlig fordi vi kun var 5 personer i bilen. Guiden var meget behagelig, passioneret og havde stort kendska ...

  • Brian

    From United Kingdom - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Jacoba

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Bevlogen driver

  • Ansku

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Jouduin kiipeämään autoon jossa ei ollut astinlautaa mutta kuljettaja auttoViinin maistelu oli hyvä ja pieni ruokailu

  • Mrs H

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Guide was fantastic and knew lots of information. Family were split at wine tasting due to lack of space and my husband had to sit on a different tabl ...

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