Private Jeep Tour to Tsoutsouros Beach with Local Cretan BBQ & Swimming

About the Activity

What to Expect

Set off on an exhilarating Jeep tour of Crete, where you will take the wheel of our brand-new, fully air-conditioned 2024 Dacia Duster 4X4 vehicles. The adventure begins as you drive in a comfortable convoy towards the first highlight: a visit to a local workshop for ceramic lessons. Here, you will get hands-on experience in traditional Cretan pottery making, a craft that has been passed down through generations.

Next, you will steer your 4X4 through the rugged terrain of Portela Gorge. This off-road segment offers a thrilling drive and showcases some of the most stunning natural landscapes on the island. As you navigate the twists and turns, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Libyan Sea. The journey continues with a scenic drive along the seaside, where the vast expanse of the Libyan Sea stretches out before you.

The tour culminates at Tsoutsouros Beach on the southern coast, where you will have free time to swim and relax. Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ lunch by the sea, a perfect way to recharge. On the return route, you will pass through charming Cretan villages, with an optional stop for coffee. This Jeep tour offers a unique blend of culture, adventure, and relaxation, making it a must-do experience in Crete.

Highlights

- Drive a brand-new, fully air-conditioned 2024 Dacia Duster 4X4

- Visit a local workshop for hands-on ceramic lessons

- Navigate the rugged terrain of Portela Gorge with panoramic views of the Libyan Sea

- Swim and relax at Tsoutsouros Beach with a BBQ lunch by the sea

Itinerary

• Departure from your accommodation or a nearby place

• Explaining our route, safety rule & driving instructions for beginners

• Local pottery class

• Portela Gorge

• Driving along the Libyan sea

• Tsoutsouros Beach (free time and swimming stop)

• Tsoutsouros seaside village for the traditional BBQ

• Arrival at your accommodation or a nearby place

How to Get There

• Meeting time: 10 minutes before departure

• Car parks nearby: at the meeting place (paid and free)

• Pick up: if you wish to make use of our pickup service, please contact us after completing the booking

Characteristics of The Vehicle

• Type of vehicle: AC 4X4 Dacia Duster 2024

• Number of passengers: 5

• Vehicle with roof

Requirements

• Driving licence required

• Maximum weight per person: 120 kilograms

• Minimum age to participate alone: 18 years

• Minimum age to drive: 23 years

• Maximum age to drive: 65 years

• Provisional driving licenses are not accepted

• You must have obtained your driver's licence at least 2 years ago

• Comfortable closed shoes for the driver required

Included Services

• Pick up (Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Heraklion, Amoudara)

• BBQ lunch (with wine and water)

• Infant seats available upon request

• Certified Guide who will drive in front of the convoy

• Instructions for beginners

• Pottery class

• Fuel

Bring Along

• ID document

• Driving licence

• Cash

• Bank card

• Comfortable and closed shoes

• Jacket

• Swimsuit

• Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

• Camera

• Towel

Good to Know

• Accessible to wheelchairs

• No pets allowed

• If you are a wheelchair user, you will need an accompanying person to help the guides get in and out of the vehicle

• You are welcome to bring your own food and drink, but please note that food and drink are not allowed in the car

• Smoking in the car is not permitted

• Your seatbelt must remain fastened for the duration of the excursion

• Starting times and pickup locations are flexible and can be chosen according to your preference. Just contact us via your CheckYeti chatroom.

• It is permitted to take turns during the Jeep tour as long as everyone has a valid driver's licence