Jeep safari
A self-drive jeep from Rethymno to Plakias.
Photo: Maria-Theodora Andrikopoulou / Pexels
Quick facts
- Region
- Rethymno
- Start town
- Rethymno
- Planning time
- Depends on the selected itinerary
- Type
- Jeep safari
A self-drive jeep from Rethymno to Plakias is a vehicle you handle yourself on the inland roads, not a guided jeep to Preveli and not a coach. The south-coast road is narrow. The photograph of mountains above Kato Rodakino is one ridge on that side of the island. It is not a map of the track and not the town beach at Plakias.
Collect the jeep at the yard named on the booking. Agree the latest return, the fuel, and whether Plakias itself is realistic in the hours you have. The gorge car parks are not the Plakias seafront.
Is it worth it
It suits drivers who have read the hire rules for dirt and mountain roads. Skip it if nobody wants to drive, or if the contract forbids unpaved sections.
What to bring
- Closed shoes, water and clothing suitable for dusty tracks.
Tips
- Check the selected listing for transport, admission, equipment and cancellation terms.
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Each link opens one product page. The operator named there is not a Discover Crete partner. Availability, the pickup and the inclusions are confirmed on that page for the date you choose.
Self-drive jeep from Rethymno to Plakias
A self-drive off-road jeep of about eight hours for the Rethymno area, with the vehicle, insurance, a hotel transfer, a Greek lunch and a swim at Plakias. The web address says barbecue. The page that was read lists a Greek lunch, so confirm the meal on the product page. You drive. This is not an airport transfer and not the Pachnes hike. Availability was not checked.
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FAQ
Questions.
- Planning time: Depends on the selected itinerary. Confirm the exact duration and whether travel from your accommodation is included in the selected option.
- Suggested season: Check current access and the selected date. Confirm the date, access conditions and operating schedule before making a booking.
- Collect the jeep at the yard named on the booking. Agree the latest return, the fuel, and whether Plakias itself is realistic in the hours you have. The gorge car parks are not the Plakias seafront.
- It suits drivers who have read the hire rules for dirt and mountain roads. Skip it if nobody wants to drive, or if the contract forbids unpaved sections.