Published on Sep, 2024
Originally booked for Tuesday 3rd September but during the previous night (Monday 2nd) I had a problem with my colostomy bag exploding during the night due to a minor bowel upset and I decided it wasn't safe to go – the Frixos Hotel Manager was very apologetic and helped us by cancelling the Tuesday pickup.
We went back to the lady in the nearby kiosk where we'd booked it – she said she couldn't offer a refund but after a long conversation in Greek with Safari Experts we were offered the next day for half price, which I paid straight away as I thought that was very fair in the circumstances!
Trip about 45–50 minutes late in arriving, but I didn't mind that as we were able to get the Full Hotel Breakfast (included in our stay!) first!
Very friendly professional and very caring 58 year old driver who spoke to by name and did all he could to help me with steps and alighting to and from the vehicle at stops, and very knowledgeable as well!
We visited a Family Farm and had a go at milking the goat Samantha, then a lovely off–road section as well between some of the small villages up in the hills, followed by the booked lunch at Arla Taverna in Krasi – I had the Pork Meal and my friend Steve had the Chicken Leg Meal, hot fresh and appetising service as well!
In the afternoon there was a walk round Krassi Village with an excellent commentary description about how the ancient people got their drinking water and dealt with their laundry, then finally a trip to the Olive Oil Factory a few miles outside Malia, and then dropped off at the end of the small street just outside our Hotel Frixos door!
I can whole–heartedly recommend Safari Experts, if you want to see some of Crete without the hassle of getting about and worrying about food for a day, pick one of their Full–Day Tours, you won't regret it!
Chris Williams & Stephen Shapton,
Walsall, UK
