Jeep safari
A jeep day toward Preveli from Rethymno.
Photo: Marinella Grce Orell / Pexels
Quick facts
- Region
- Rethymno
- Start town
- Rethymno
- Planning time
- Depends on the selected itinerary
- Type
- Jeep safari
Preveli is the palm beach where a river meets the south coast. A jeep day from Rethymno toward it is a high vehicle on inland roads, not the coach that also stops at Damnoni and not a self-drive hire car. The photograph is the beach. It does not show the track, the gorge, or how long you are allowed out of the jeep.
Confirm the pickup in Rethymno, whether the palm beach and the gorge are both stops, and the latest return. The beach car park and the monastery are different places. Wear shoes you can walk in.
Is it worth it
It suits people who want the south coast without driving themselves. Skip it if the group came to walk Kourtaliotiko for the whole day. Ask how much of the time is sitting.
What to bring
- Closed shoes, water and clothing suitable for dusty tracks.
Tips
- Check the selected listing for transport, admission, equipment and cancellation terms.
Related tours
- Day trip
Preveli palm beach
PlakiasDepends on the selected itinerary
Preveli beach is the palm-backed shore where the Kourtaliotiko river meets the south coast. From Plakias it is a shorter approach than from Rethymno town. You still walk down to the sand and back up, unless you arrive by boat. The palms are real. The shade under them is limited once the beach fills. Fire has scarred the grove in living memory, so the photograph in your head may be fuller than the trees. It suits swimmers who can handle the path or the boat. It is a poor midday choice for anyone who cannot climb out. Go earlier than the August coaches. From Plakias, drive toward Preveli or take a small boat along the coast. From Rethymno, the gorge road is the usual approach. Confirm the path is open.
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Gorge and beachPhoto: dronepicr / “Aerial view of the river Kissano Faraggi flowing to Preveli beach on Crete, Greece” / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons · Resized or cropped for display
Kourtaliotiko and Preveli: river and coast
RethymnoCompare the gorge route, beach approach and road transfers
Compare the permitted gorge route with the separate beach approach and the transport between them.
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Jeep safariApokoronas villages from Kolymbari
KolymbariVaries by itinerary
Apokoronas lies east of Chania, while Kolymbari is to the west of the city. A village outing from a Kolymbari base therefore needs a journey across the Chania area before exploring places such as Vamos or Gavalochori. Choose a few stops around the time you have, rather than treating the villages as immediately inland from Kolymbari. Compare the actual roads, walking and stops on the proposed route. This can suit travellers who want village visits and have allowed for the road journey from their accommodation. Confirm the itinerary and access needs before choosing a driver or an organised outing. From Kolymbari, plan the road journey east towards the Chania and Apokoronas areas using your chosen villages as destinations. If booking an outing, confirm pickup, stops and return time. Follow the agreed road route and check the rental terms before considering unpaved tracks.
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Jeep day toward Preveli from Rethymno
A jeep day with pickup in Rethymno city, toward Preveli and the south coast, with a meal listed. It is the drive, not the gorge walk on foot. Check the stops and the date on the product page.
Check this Preveli jeep dayJeep day toward Preveli from Rethymno
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.
- Confirm the pickup in Rethymno, whether the palm beach and the gorge are both stops, and the latest return. The beach car park and the monastery are different places. Wear shoes you can walk in.
- It suits people who want the south coast without driving themselves. Skip it if the group came to walk Kourtaliotiko for the whole day. Ask how much of the time is sitting.