By far, the best day of our holidays in Hersonissos!!! extreme tour, friendly guide and the traditional villages and nature made it an unforgetable excursion for me and my wife.

this year it was my third time I did the quad safari tour and I enjoy it like it was my first time!!! See you next summer…

Amazing adventure! I was happy to see the real Crete with you guys! All those traditional villages, mountains, breathtaking views and Greek hospitality will leave a trace in my heart! Definitely will come back and do it again!

What an excellent day out we had, right from booking to returning back to our hotel we were delighted with the staff, and friendly helpful responses.

We had looked at booking quadbikes ourselves to hire out, but unfortunately you cannot go offroading on these, and the insurance can be a bit whiffy. When we came across this tour however we were over the moon! A long day of quadbiking in and out of olive groves and farmland, through tiny villages and up upon mountains with the birds of prey- we didn’t have to plan our own routes and we could just think about enjoying ourselves!

We would never have found a tour like this without the reviews on trip advisor, and as said above we would not have been able to have done it ourselves. I can thoroughly recommend this tour, it is great value for money (others would happily charge nearer €200+ for the same experience!), the lunch is delicious- local home grown and cooked produce (and raki!- don’t worry though, you won’t be forced to drink anything you don’t want to!). All this is served in a cafe/restaurant with incredible mountain views and relaxed daily atmosphere. Most importantly of all though the quad biking is safe, guided and fun.

My partner and I have both been quadbiking before, but for me some of the terrain was a welcome new experience! My partner said it was the most fun he’d had on a quadbike and he is still talking about it!

Thankyou to the whole team at go explore who made it possible, and gave us a try taste of Crete island and local life.

All the best,
Lauren and Steve

Most of the time we were driving off-road. Perfect for couples or if you have kids as well. The food at the local place was very nice!!

A quad biking experience my family and I will never forget and a wonderful guide, very patient and clear with instruction we were well looked after and shown crete in a different light from a very high mountain. Stopping to visit locals who live in the mountains and see how they live its amazing!!! The food was a great experience also very tasty and all made so fresh and with natural ingredients from their surroundings. I’m so happy my family and I got to experience this quad bike tour and would love to do it again! Amazing thankyou 🙂

This is the third time we have been out with Andreas and we had yet another great time! Our friends had never ridden quad bikes but they enjoyed it so much they also said they would do it again. Andreas is patient and full of information about the area. The scenery is beautiful and the villages would be almost impossible to find on your own. We had lunch in a small village on the terrace with lovely views. Everybody said it was the best day of their holiday. Thankyou.

We were recommended this tour by friends of ours who have actually been on this tour 4 times now.
We were not disappointed.It exceeded all our expectations.
There were 11 of us altogether as a group. Some of us had had passengers and some rode solo so we had 7 quads in all. Andreas went through all the safety advice and showed everyone how to operate the quads. He started the tour from behind his shop on a lane and as slow as the slowest rider and made sure everyone was comfortable. Later on Andeas let the riders who wanted to go faster and ride more intense the chance to do this.

We rode high up in to the mountains via rough tracks and through olive and fruit plantations zig-zaging up and down giving everyone an adrenaline rush as well as giving us a chance to see the real Crete countryside. We rode through un spoilt villages stopping at one for coffee and another for a genuine Cretian lunch which is included in the price.
Andeas throughout the whole tour gave us facts and information about the Island and the history of the villages. This was an experience we will never forget and we will definately go again when we get the chance. We highly recommend this tour and would like to thank Andreas for making this the most enjoyable day of our holiday.

BEST TOUR EVER! We booked this tour on very short notice (i.e. 9 hours before the start because our boat trip (for my dads birthday) was cancelled due to weather conditions) and Dimitrios and Andreas made it possible. We drove all the way from Chania to Chersonissos (a 2-hour drive) for this trip and it was worth every mile… Andreas gave us (my parents and sister) an unforgettable trip through the mountains of Chersonisson. We visited a small village with only 9 inhabitants, passed several goats and other species. It was amazing; as was the lunch (at Eleni’s tavern). My dad had the best birthday he could wish for. We are very thankful to Andreas and his beautiful family to make this possible! If we are blessed to ever visit Crete again we will definitely go on this trip again!

Great Day Out! Our family with three teenage boys (13,16,19) decided to go and explore Crete outside Koutouloufari on quad bikes but did not want to do it on our own , so we found this tour…and the day was fantastic with loads of off- road driving (my oldest son really enjoyed it), beautiful scenery and good lunch. We could see places we never would by travelling by car or bus, our tour guide Andreas was very funny and knowledgeable. Would definitely go again!

Le 9 août nous avons fait ce superbe safari avec nos 2 ados ! ils ont adoré, les paysages d’oliviers, le passage dans de tous petits villages crétois ou la vie s’est arrêtée et puis des rires, l’apéro crétois et l excellent fromage de la taverne nous ont laissé un super souvenir, merci Andreas

Great tour! We booked it only 1.5 days in advance and still were able to make it. The place where you start is incredibly easy to find, easily accessible and if needed there are taxis right next door. The tour guide is incredibly friendly and kind, looked after us the entire trip. The best thing about the trip are the views – simply unforgettable, especially the village with only 11 permanent residents. The ATVs were in impeccable condition, comfortable and plenty fast enough. Greatest suggestion is to wear clothes which you wouldn’t mind getting a tonne of dust on. My white linen shirt turned out tan by the end. All the village residents are incredibly friendly too, most wave hello and kids high five you. I honestly think the price even for 1 person per ATV is incresibly worth it, considering the 5 hour length or the journey. 5/5, will definitely go again.

Wir waren heute zu Zweit mit Andreas unterwegs.
Super Tour, super netter Guide, super Quads.
Wir sahen tolle Landschaften und schnuckelige kleine Dörfer mit wahnsinnig netten Bewohnern incl. sehr leckerem landestypischen Mittagessen in einer kleinen Taverne.
Am coolsten sind wohl die Tempo-Strecken über Teer und die langsamen offroad-Passagen, bei denen man z.T. wirklich überlegen muss, wie man woher fährt….
…alles aufgezeichnet auf der GoPro.
Herzlichen Dank auch dafür.
Wir sind wirklich begeistert und würden den Trip sofort wieder buchen.
5,5 / 5 Punkten.

Von der Buchung bis zum Abschied war es ein rundum gelungenes Erlebnis. Es war ein Geburtstagsgeschenk für meine Frau ( ihr erstes Quaderlebnis). Für Einsteiger im Quadfahren war es schon etwas anspruchsvoll, aber mit unserem Guide Andreas war das kein Problem, einfach ein super Typ. Es gab mehrere Pausen, eine leckere griechische „Brotzeit“in einer kleinen Taverne in den Bergen und nicht zu vergessen eine super Tour über Straßen, unbefestigte Wege, durch kleine Dörfer und durch Olivenplantagen. Also nur zum Weiterempfehlen!!! Im Übrigen, die Quads waren der Strecke absolut gewachsen!!!!! Tolle Tour und gerne wieder!,,,

Die Quad Safari ist ein Erlebnis, welches man unbedingt erfahren haben sollte, um Kreta einmal wirklich zu sehen abseits vom Tourismus. Die Quads sind auch für Anfänger sehr einfach zu bedienen und durch die erfahrene Führung stellen die Streckenabschnitte keine Probleme da. Ein typisch griechisches Mittagessen ist inklusive und war ein Highlight der Tour.
Auch der Tourguide war sehr nett und zuvorkommend, einfach zu verstehen und sehr erfahren.
Also eine super Tour, wir würden es jeder Zeit wieder tun. Es ist den Preis absolut wert und nur weiterzuempfehlen.

Absolutely amazing!
We were a group of 6 people with ages from 12 to 71 and we had the best time with Andreas!
The ride is beautiful in different terrains with breathtaking views, words can’t describe, you will have to go and see for yourself.
Best day of our holiday in Crete on the hottest day !
Thank you Andreas, hopefully we will see you next year !

Nous avons effectué cette activité le 5 août, nous avons adoré. Cette balade est génial au milieu des oliviers dans les montagnes et le passage dans des petits villages. Nous avons passé un agréable moment dans une taverne le midi, dégustation de plats traditionnels de Grèce .
C’était une première en quad pour mon amie et elle en ressort ravie.
Merci beaucoup pour cette agréable safari en quad.

For having done a lot of safari in different countries around the world this remains by far the BEST … The ride is a pure pleasure, you take full view the landscape is breathtaking … Andreas is an excellent guide and you really feel safe … The quality / price ratio is exceptional … A 6h ride of such quality for less than 100euros is unheard of Really I highly recommend this activity, do not hesitate !!!
Oh The Cow
Pour avoir fait beaucoup de safari dans différent pays du monde entier celui reste de loin le MEILLEUR…La ballade est un pur plaisir, vous en prenez plein la vu le paysage est a coupé le souffle…Andreas est un excellent guide et vous vous sentez réellement en sécurité…Le rapport qualité/prix est exceptionel…Une ballade de 6h d’une telle qualité pour moins de 100euros c’est du jamais vu Vraiment je recommande fortement cette activité, n’hésitez pas !!!
Oh La Vache

Hundertprozentig empfehlenswert! Ein Highlight unseres Kreta-Urlaubes
Mein Freund und ich haben im September 2020 an der Quad Safari Tour teilgenommen. Es war einfach genial! Wir bekamen einen Helm, Schutzhaube und ein Quad für zwei Personen gestellt. Auch das Mittagessen war in der Tour enthalten. Insgesamt haben wir pro Person 75€ für die Tour (5 Stunden, 65 km, 1500 Höhenmeter insgesamt) bezahlt. Auf keinen Fall zu teuer, es hat sich hundertprozentig gelohnt. Die Tour war überwiegend Off-Road, was einfach super viel Spaß gemacht hat. Auch für Quad-Anfänger sehr gut geeignet.
Während der Tour sind wir durch viele Oliven-Plantagen gefahren, haben in malerischen Dörfern kurze Pausen gemacht und in einem der Dörfern dann auch mit allen Tourteilnehmern zusammen Mittag gegessen. Wir waren insgesamt nur zwei Zweierquads und unser Guide Andreas. Beim Essen kam man gut ins Gespräch. Es gibt dort übrigens sehr leckeren Raki 😉
Wir konnten zwischendurch immer wieder den Fahrer wechseln, sodass jeder die Chance hatte, selbst Quad zu fahren. Es ist allerdings kein Muss. Auch insgesamt war die Atmosphäre sehr locker, es wurde viel gelacht und Späße gemacht.
Am Ende der Tour hatte man das Bedürfnis, mit Klamotten in den Hotelpool zu springen, weil man komplett zugestaubt und orange war (weiße Kleidung bietet sich besonders gut für einen Farbwechsel an), aber das gehört einfach dazu.
Es bietet sich allerdings an, eine Brille/Sonnenbrille oder einen Helm mit Visier zu nehmen, weil der aufgewirbelte Staub sonst in die Augen kommt.
Alles in allem eine geniale Tour, die ich wirklich jedem sehr empfehlen kann. Es lohnt sich!
Vielen lieben Dank an Andreas, du hast die Tour mit deiner herzlichen, sympathischen und humorvollen Art zu einem ganz besonderen Erlebnis gemacht! Wir wünschen dir alles Gute!
Fabienne & Patrick aus Germany

So good we did it twice
This is the best tour in crete…
So good we did it twice. Andreas is such a lovely man who generally enjoys what he does.
Great experience, brilliant senery so much information.
Can’t recommed this company and Andreas enough, had a lovely day with a really nice lunch and saw and experienced things that we wouldn’t have done any other way. Family bussiness all very helpful, were looked after from start to finish.
If you don’t do anything else whilst you are in crete then you must do this tour. we definitely will be doing it the next time we visit.
Well done goxplore..

This was our first time in Crete and after vising the historical monuments and beautiful beaches we wanted to try something different than the usual tourist attractions. Luckily for us we found Andreas and the Go Xplore team, which offered a safari tour with the powerful off-road quads and we decided to join a group of other 3 couples.
Let’s say this directly – we enjoyed every single minute of this wonderful experience!
The day starts early when Andreas the guide explains you the basics of driving the quad – making it very easy for us beginners to gain confidence with the controls. Soon afterwards the tour brings you through beautiful small villages over the hills of Hersonissos and we were amazed with the scenery – the views looked straight out from a movie! Andreas knows his way around the hills like the back of his hands and knows that the path – while being challenging at times – can be approached safely by everybody. We especially enjoyed the tight twisty corners in the sandy paths and the tight uphill and downhill through the very narrow and fast dirt trail. We crossed small rivers, mud, gravel, we navigated around big and small rocks, tree roots and branches, exactly like we imagined a safari would be! The trail is mostly uphill until we reach a small village not too far from Kastelli.
Time really flies when you are having this much fun riding a quad, so much so that we didn’t even realize that around noon it was time for our planned lunchtime stop. The food was served in a local taverna where Andreas reserved the tables for the whole group. We had a wonderful time together on the terrace where we were served all locally produced food, from cheese to lamb to tasty appetizers – and of course plenty of raki! It was also an opportunity to socialize and to get to know each other, Andreas is a very friendly and easy to approach person – he really listens and likes to know more about everyone in the group.
After lunch it’s time for the downhill section of the safari, which is the fastest and more technical part of the tour, where you can feel that Andreas is really keeping an eye on everyone making sure that everything is going well. After passing next to the dam of Aposelemis, we had our last stop before the end of this wonderful experience and we took some amazing pictures to remember this adventure for years to come.
When we arrived back at the starting point, we wanted to do this tour again! Thank you Andreas and Go Xplore for this wild adventure, we look forward to meet you again next time we are in Crete. Regards, Anne-Marie and Jacopo.

if you want to discover the steep paths of Crete through a sublime walk with Andreas, the best guide, go for it, you will only be amazed !

Best tour ever
Wow, wow, wow
The best tour in crete but also ever been on.
This was our 4th time with Andreas, he is the best guide and makes the day so memorable.
If you don’t do anything else make sure you go on this tour. You won’t be disappointed and will have a brilliant day.
Lunch in the cretan cafe is wonderful and such lovely people. You will also get your day videoed for free.
Brilliant time, lovely man,we will be back.

An experience not to be missed
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Had never been on a quad bike before but was very excited to try this and Andreas assured us it would be very easy and nothing to worry about he took care of everything all I needed to do was accelerate with the right thumb, break with both hands and turn it was that simple.
The first part of the tour was on tarmac getting used to riding the quad and straight away I felt comfortable and was getting quite a lot of adrenaline as the quad was quite fast and acceleration was really good and enjoyable. We drove through the 3 main village’s of hersonissos first through Koutalafari then Piskopiano then old Hersonissos before we went on a few roads with a little traffic on but not so much and like I mentioned I instantly felt comfortable on the quad so even on the roads with traffic on I just felt like I was driving a go kart with mirrors so I was never nervous about anything. After about half an hour we had our first stop before the main off road sections started and Andreas told us a couple of rules and that we would stop every half an hour for a little break which was very welcomed as it was really hot and your mouth can get a little dry so be sure to have water with you. The off road section started and you go through some places you could never get through in a car or walking and as you go up the hills you get to see some absolutely breathtaking views so if you have a passenger I recommend getting some pictures and videos although the whole day is recorded on a gopro (more on that later) as the views really are amazing. After a few stops we arrived at a little village with only 11 people living there and there was a little cafe where you could get a drink and time to take more pictures of more beautiful scenery. At this point one of our group had problem starting the quad I think he’d been driving it too aggressive so please remember to be careful with them as although they’re very sturdy they can have problems if you are too aggressive but thankfully Andreas managed to fix the problem and we were soon on our way further up the mountains and seeing more amazing views. Just over halfway we stopped for lunch at this lovely taverna which was very welcomed as by now we were feeling hungry and dirty so had a chance to wash off some of the dust and dirt and have some good food. I had high expectations for the food after reading the reviews but didn’t expect there to be so much as it was included in the price but omg the food was not only plentiful it was absolutely gorgeous and the best homemade chips I have ever tasted and believe me they’re good most places in hersonissos but these were something else they were cooked in olive oil, the rest of the food was also delicious and also the raki was homemade and you can tell the difference compared to what you get anywhere else and we had quite a few before leaving.
Now starts the down hill sections which was probably harder than the uphill but still not difficult and really fun and it was really nice when we got back on the tarmac Andreas turned up the power on the quads so we could really open up the throttle and feel the air blowing in our faces that felt so good after about 4 hours of driving through mostly dusty terrain and with us being towards the back we got the majority of the dust and dirt on us but it was not a problem as this was expected.
After driving through the 3 village’s again the tour was over and I can honestly say it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I have ever done and I would highly recommend to the majority of people who want to see some beautiful scenery and have lots of fun in the process.
I would not recommend to anyone who has breathing difficulties or dust allergies as you do get very dusty and also you will be mostly driving through rough terrain in very hot weather so if you have motion sickness or travel sickness it might not be for you but pretty much anybody else should definitely try this as for the price you will not find a better experience for such a long period of time. If you are a couple on a quad you can swap drivers if you like but don’t have to.
Finally as mentioned the tour is all recorded on a gopro by Andreas and you can get the film transferred to your phone or usb stick for free however you need the usb lead if you want to transfer to your phone as the file is too big to send any other way so I recommend that you take the usb lead as we didn’t so gutted didn’t get to see it but I know for next time. Payment is cash only however there is a cash machine just down the road if you have no cash on you.
We will be coming back to Hersonissos hopefully next year and will 100% be doing the quad safari again as it was an unforgettable experience I cannot wait to try again and Andreas is an outstanding tour guide and very nice and funny man. Thank you Andreas for such an amazing experience we will be back hopefully in September 2023 when we will meet again.
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Best way to see Crete! If you’re looking for a fun, adventurous and all round awesome day, Andreas’s quad tour will do all of that.

Not only were the views amazing, the general hospitality, knowledge and different terrains were just as good if not better. Andreas is also hilarious and keeps the group going, especially with the Rakhi at lunchtime!! Lunch was also incredible, all homemade/sourced foods and very tasty.

I’d recommend wearing things you don’t mind getting dusty and to cover your arms/knees to avoid getting sunburnt and bring lots of water. All in all would definitely recommend and hope to do this again soon.

Thank you very much Andreas, for this exciting, funny, sometimes extreme :), wonderful and amazing safari!
We did explore the beauty of creten landscape, visited small towns in the mountains, had a tasty lunch the creten way with an amazing view, got a little bit dusty because of the offroad experience and had a lot of fun with our guide and our small group.

I can highly recommend this safari, you will be driving the most of the time offroad, which is a lot of fun, and explore the landscape for 5 hours! This safari is not comparable to any quad safari, as you will get an adventure here and not just a tourist tour (I already went on another safari, where we spend most of the time on the road or in some tourist places to shop souvenirs).

Thanks again for one of the highlights of our stay here in Crete! 🙂

We have done this same trip 3 times in 2019, 2020 and 2021, the duration is around 9am – 3:30pm.
What an amazing day you will have, the tour guide Andreas was very friendly and informative, the Quads were in good condition and one was almost new with luggage boxes.
We went to a couple of small villages for a drink stop and pretty churches in the mountains on dirt tracks through Olive groves, then stopped for very nice Lunch in a quiet village which is always very nice, then a bit more riding before heading back. Thanks guys.

I was given this quad safari tour as a birthday gift and I absolutely loved every single minute of it! I would say it was the best day I had in Crete 🙂 it was my first time driving a quad but it turned out to be super easy, considering almost everything is automated. We went through wonderful landscapes, olive trees and lovely, typical little villages from where you could have a breathtaking view of the sea and the local vegetation. Andreas was the perfect guide, so cheerful and (even though he says otherwise) he speaks English perfectly. I absolutely recommend this tour, if we ever go back to Crete I’d love to repeat the experience – Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

Un énorme merci pour ce safari quad que nous avons avons eu le privilège de faire ce été en famille ; notre Guide Andréas, a été accueillant, bienveillant, professionnel ; nous avons eu le plaisir de découvrir de magnifiques paysages , nous avons dégusté des plats locaux, et nous avons passé un moment inoubliable avec nos enfants; Nous recommandons ce safari, incontournable lors du séjour !

Absolutely worth while. Had a great time even with a bit of rain. Beautiful views and nature trials. Together on one quad was financialy a beter deal and great fun. Andreas and colleages thank you and we will are you again.

Absolutely worth while. Had a great time even with a bit of rain. Beautiful views and nature trials. Together on one quad was financialy a beter deal and great fun. Andreas and colleages thank you and we will see you again.

Super Trip! Eine Tour ist auf jeden Fall eine gute Idee! Die Quads sind gepflegt und schön gemütlich um eine Offroad-Tour durchs Gelände zu machen. Die Route ist gut abgestimmt und für jeden ist was dabei! Der Guide, Andreas, erklärt immer alles genau und ist sofort zur Stelle wenn es mal ein Problem gibt. Die Pause ist angenehm, das Essen ist sehr lecker und die Landschaft super! Wir machen die Tour bald zum 5 mal und würden es jederzeit wieder auf unsere Reiseliste setzen!!

Eine gute Idee für Jedermann!
Super Trip! Eine Tour ist auf jeden Fall eine gute Idee! Die Quads sind gepflegt und schön gemütlich um eine Offroad-Tour durchs Gelände zu machen. Die Route ist gut abgestimmt und für jeden ist was dabei! Der Guide, Andreas, erklärt immer alles genau und ist sofort zur Stelle wenn es mal ein Problem gibt. Die Pause ist angenehm, das Essen ist sehr lecker und die Landschaft super! Wir machen die Tour bald zum 5 mal und würden es jederzeit wieder auf unsere Reiseliste setzen!!

100% recommend and here’s why!

Andreas was a great guide on our quad bike mountain tour. It was our first time but Andreas made us feel at ease. Also we didn’t have much availability for this tour (plus it’s the beginning of the season) and Andreas accommodated us even though it meant us having a private tour (just me and my husband, and Andreas).
We had a great time, both of us got to drive and that meant we could both enjoy it as much. We stopped at different points of the journey for sightseeing and visiting small villages in the mountains. The off road experience was amazing and Andreas always offered guidance and reassurance.
We visited a cafe in one of the villages and enjoyed an astonishing view and local food including cheese, cucumber, tomato, bread, meat and a delicious dessert – quince.
We were lucky to have Andreas as a guide – he shared a lot of Cretan traditions and costumes with us – you can tell he’s very passionate about what he does and the places he takes us too on the tour.

Wij zijn met ons hele gezin bij GOXPLORETOERS binnen gelopen. Super vriendelijke mensen. Je weet eigenlijk niet waar je aan begint. Maar het is zeker de moeite waard we hebben een geweldige dag beleefd. Je krijgt goed uitgelegd wat je moet doen de eigenaar rijdt voor op die laat je rustig even wennen aan de Quad vervolgens naar een korte stop even checken of iedereen het naar de zin heeft of wat vragen heeft. Vervolgens een mooie route richting de berg toppen met een geweldig mooi uitzicht.we hebben op de berg heerlijk geluncht en wat plaatselijke delicatesse geproefd echt top wat na geklets en gelachen. En vervolgens weer via een mooie route de berg afgedaald
Het was een erg mooie beleving en zeker een aanrader voor als je eens iets anders wil doen.

We had a great experience, we enjoyed every minut!

I am a 73 year old grandmother. Never thought I would enjoy this tour but my husband and I were persuaded by our granddaughters to come along. Turns out this was one of my most favorite things we did while in Greece. The guide was great, the scenery spectacular and the stops along the way were amazing. I highly recommend this excursion.

Мы отдыхали в г.Херсониссос в июле 2023 года и сострудничали с туристическим агенством GoXplore Tours, замечательная представительница которого Светлана помогла нам подобрать незабываемые экскурсии.
Мы в восторге от встречи рассвета на берегу моря верхом на лошадях и вечерней прогулки на лошадях в горы (хозяин конюшни Finika очень радушный и интересный собеседник), а также фантастической прогулки на яхте (Yachters), наслаждаясь красивейшим закатом! Парни приготовили вкуснейшие мясо на гриле и греческий салат!
Отдельное спасибо Светлане за рекомендации по пляжам Херсониссоса, выборе местных вкусностей и информации о Крите, который мы очень любим и с удовольствием посетим снова.
С уважением и благодарностью,
Светлана из Латвии