The northwest of Corfu is the least developed part of the island, and a Land Rover safari is the efficient way to see it without driving the narrow roads yourself. The tour details describes a day of about seven hours that starts at eight in the morning with hotel pickup, using premium seven-seat off-road vehicles with a multilingual escort-driver. The route listed there links Loggas beach, Peroulades, Arillas and Vistonas, with a view toward Mount Pantokrator, a traditional village and a coffee stop in Avliotes. Lunch is included at a tavern, along with wine, beer or refreshments, and there is a tour and tasting at the Enotis olive oil mill. Guests rate it highly, at 4.6 from seventeen reviews, which is a small sample but a positive one. The safari is for people who want scenery and local flavour in one day, not for those who want a hard off-road thrill, and the vehicles are more comfortable than extreme. Children up to seven years old are not allowed, and the tour details does not give a season, so confirm that it is running in the cooler months.
How it works
The operator collects you from your hotel in the morning, drives you across the island in convoy-style vehicles and returns you in the afternoon, which means no car hire, no parking and no navigation. A stop of roughly two hours forty-five minutes at Loggas beach is the longest of the day, and admission to the beach area is not included, so budget a little extra for sunbeds if you want them.
The other stops, at Peroulades, Arillas and Vistonas, are free to enter. The tour details lists the lunch, drinks and coffee as included.
What to expect
The day is about landscape and local life. Peroulades is known for its cliffs and sunset views on the north-west coast, and the route passes olive groves, hill villages and long stretches of coast. A guide-driver explains the island as you go, and the olive oil mill visit shows how the island's oil is pressed and why local producers are proud of it.
Wear clothes you do not mind getting dusty, bring a swimsuit in warm weather and carry a light jacket in winter, since the north-west can be breezy and cooler than the town.
Making the most of it
Choose this tour on a clear day, because views are the point and cloud or rain takes the shine off the cliffs. It pairs well with a quiet evening in the old town, since you will have been outdoors most of the day. If you prefer your own pace, hire a car instead, but be warned that the roads in the north-west are narrow and winding and parking can be tight in villages.
In the off-season, ask the operator whether departures exist and whether beaches and tavernas on the route are open, since some seasonal places close after the autumn.
One more thing to consider is the weather. A safari on a bright day is memorable, but on a grey one the coastal views flatten, and rain makes dirt tracks muddy, so the operator may alter the route. Because the day is long, eat a proper breakfast, carry a small bag with sun cream, a hat and a water bottle, and wear closed shoes. If you are sensitive to motion sickness, ask for a front seat, since some of the roads wind steadily between villages.
What to expect
The experience
A guided full-day off-road tour in premium seven-seat 4x4 vehicles across northwest Corfu, with villages, beaches, an olive oil mill visit and lunch at a tavern.
Best time
Clear days in spring and autumn for views, or summer for beach time; the tour details does not state a season.
How long
About seven hours from hotel pickup.
Tips
Children up to seven are not allowed, beach admission at Loggas is not included, and you should confirm that the tour is running if you travel in winter.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors who want to see the quieter northwest of Corfu without driving.
- Families
- Suits families with children over seven who can manage a long day in a vehicle.
- Couples
- A scenic and tasty day with views, village stops and a long lunch.
- Pair with
- A relaxed evening in the old town and the Old Perithia ghost village on another day.
- Time needed
- A full day, about seven hours.
Good questions
How long is the Land Rover safari?+
The tour details gives about seven hours, starting at eight in the morning with hotel pickup.
What does it include?+
Lunch with traditional platters, drinks at the tavern, coffee in Avliotes, an olive oil mill tour and tasting, transport and hotel pickup are listed as included.
Can young children join?+
Children up to seven years old are not allowed on this tour.
Is it a rough off-road ride?+
The vehicles are premium seven-seat 4x4s and the day is aimed at sightseeing rather than extreme driving.
Does it run in winter?+
The tour details does not state a season, so confirm availability before you rely on it in November or later.
