Where to Go: 8 Off-Road Safaris Worldwide

1.Crete: Quad Safari with Monastery, Malia Palace and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 232 reviews · 5 hours · from $93Our pick

Ride a 520cc ATV from Malia through olive groves, mountain tracks, and villages with a guide speaking English, German, French, Italian, or Greek. You’ll pass Malia Palace, visit Saint George Vrahassotis Monastery, stop at an 800-year-old oak, eat a Cretan lunch, taste olive oil at Vasilakis Estate, and swim at Potamos Beach.

“It's a really professional organisation and everyone is very friendly.”

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2.Jeep Safari Tour with Visit to Pena Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 6 hours · from $73

Spend six hours exploring Sintra with a local guide in a classic convertible Jeep. Visit Pena Palace terraces, chapel, and gardens, drive past five palaces, reach Peninha Sanctuary, and stop at coastal viewpoints. Guides such as Pedro, Bruno, Andres, and Damio have earned praise for lively storytelling. Lunch and monument tickets cost extra.

“Our Sintra Jeep Tour was absolutely unforgettable and easily one of the best experiences of our entire trip to Portugal. From start to finish, the adventure was seamless, fun, and full of breathtaking moments. The guides were incredible—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the area. They brought Sintra’s history and hidden gems to life while keeping the energy high and the mood light. Their stories and insights added so much richness to the experience. The open-air jeep ride itself was such a fun way to explore. We visited stunning viewpoints, cruised through lush forests, and even got to see some secret spots off the typical tourist path. It felt personal,…”

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3.Knossos Palace and Pottery experience. Excursion Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Spend seven hours exploring Knossos and Crete’s mountain pottery tradition with a small group of up to six. Your driver-guide, possibly George or Panos, handles hotel pickup, scenic roads, lunch with wine or water, and a brief hands-on clay lesson. Bring €5 for clay, and note that Knossos entry is extra.

“Es hat alles soweit gepasst, leider war die Manufaktur für die Tonherstellung geschlossen. Trotzdem vielen Dank an den tollen Guide”

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4.Jakarta : Taman Safari, Panda Palace, and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Leave Jakarta early for Taman Safari, where you drive through animal habitats and feed selected animals from your private car. Continue to Panda Palace, animal shows, and other park areas, then walk 500 meters to 45-meter Jaksa Waterfall. English-speaking guides such as Neti, Nettie, and Ratih lead the day.

“The tour was very exciting and unforgettable. Neti our guide was very friendly and helpful. We felt with her like with good friend. Thank you so much”

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5.Night Open Jeep Safari with City Lights & Palaces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours - 4 days · from $20Best value

Ride through Jaipur after sunset in a private open jeep with an English or Hindi guide. You’ll see Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and, if selected, Nahargarh Fort hill. Guides such as Asif, Najish, Nagesh, and Mohamed are praised for clear explanations, local tips, and helping with photos.

“wirklich super, humorvolle, interessante und absolut kompetente Führung...der Guide Najish hat wirklich sehr viel Ahnung und interessante background Informationen, die ich so von anderen Guides nicht gewohnt war. Super Erfahrung 100% weiter zu empfehlen!!!”

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6.Safari Zoo and Ubud Palace and Market Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

Spend three hours at Bali Safari and Marine Park, riding a safari bus past tigers, elephants, and komodo dragons, then visit Ubud Palace and its traditional market. Your English-speaking driver handles private air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup from Kuta, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Seminyak, Sanur, or Ubud.

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7.2 Day Bandipur Safari and Mysore Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $362

Travel from Bengaluru to Bandipur for two jeep safaris with a naturalist, an overnight jungle-lodge stay, and included meals. On day two, tour Mysore Palace and Devaraja Market with a guide before returning to Bengaluru. The private tour suits couples, families, and small groups who want wildlife and culture in one compact trip.

“This tour was, without a doubt, the highlight of our short stay in Bengaluru. From jeep safaris with enthusiastic naturalists that ventured deep into the jungle - unlike the larger buses commonly used- to comfortable accommodation on the foreRead more”

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8.Bangkok Safari: Palace and Temple Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Start at River City Bangkok and ride local transport through Chinatown and the flower market before visiting the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun with an English-speaking guide. Lunch, entry fees, water, and insurance are included. The tour ends with a one-hour cooking class at Bangkok Cooking Studio. Guide Pat is praised for clear explanations and lively humor.

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