Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos
Description
A great alternative for those who don't like traveling by bus. A trip to Akamas National Park will start with a visit of Paphos higlights Shipwreck Edro and Sea caves.The route of the trip leads through the most interesting places on the Akamas Peninsula and is sure to delight nature lovers and thrill seekers.. The program includes a walk in the natural Avakas Gorge and a visit to Lara Beach, which is a nesting ground for sea turtles.Almost all geological formations of Cyprus - valleys, caves, paths and canyons are represented in the Akamas reserve.We will then head towards the natural pool, surrounded with greenery – Baths of Aphrodite ( free time for lunch ) And tour will be finished in Local winery with vine tasting
Tour Options
Itinerary
Unusual natural landscape These formations are priceless it takes thousands of years to create them
A rocky path between rugged mountain boulders The route through the gorge is characterised by thick vegetation and a particularly attractive, shady and moist environment. While hiking you can study the indigenous plants: lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus), Phoenician juniper (Juniperus phoenicea), terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus), thorny broom (Calycotome villosa), common smilax (Smilax aspera), oleander (Nerium oleander), storax (Styrax officinalis), and the endemic endangered Akamas centaury (Centaurea akamantis). The main species of fauna found in the area are: Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog. Birds: Cyprus wheatear (endemic), Cyprus warbler (endemic), scops owl (endemic), partridge, little owl, kestrel, wild pigeon. Reptiles: Stellion lizard. Amphibians: Marsh frog, iridescent frog, tree frog.
On a secluded beach away from hotels, shops, and any public facilities, the tiny wooden Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station helps baby turtles hatch and head for the sea. Sometimes during hatching season, there will be water tanks with tiny sea turtles inside that have just come out of their eggs at the station. At other times, you'll encounter iron cages and signs scattered along the beach warning of turtle nests buried in the sand underneath. Cages protect them from predators such as birds and foxes.
Way trough Akamas forest with swim stop (April-November)
Free time for a lunch
In the shady garden there is a grotto where, according to the legend, Aphrodite took baths
Abandoned ship became a visit card of Paphos Area
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you dont stay in hotel find closest hotel to your location on maps and choose it from list so you can easily access it on day of tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(259)
Our driver was not very happy, didn’t really talk to us and many of the stops felt rushed. Also not all the stops advertised were included. We were combined with another family who were doing a boat trip rather than 4 x 4 beach. I discovered they paid less than we did. The swimming at the blue lagoon was amazing. We were disappointed by the limited lunch options. I am still glad we did it.
Dear Victoria, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We regret to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations, particularly regarding the driver’s interaction, the pacing of the stops, and the differences in the itinerary. We understand your concerns about being combined with another group and the pricing discrepancies. While we are pleased that you enjoyed swimming at the Blue Lagoon, we apologize that the lunch options were not satisfactory. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we strive to improve our services.Thank you for your understanding. Regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
Mario is a brilliant guide, pick up was right on time and the whole trip was so enjoyable, he is so knowledgeable and experienced, very comfortable and gave us plenty of time to explore each area!!! Loved it, great laugh too 🤩
Dear Traveller, Thank you very much for your kind words and positive feedback regarding your experience with Mario. We are delighted to hear that the timing, knowledge, and overall enjoyment of the trip met your expectations. Mario takes great pride in ensuring that each guest has a comfortable and memorable journey, and your comments truly reflect his dedication. We look forward to welcoming you on future tours and providing you with equally exceptional experiences. Best regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
Another great tour with this company, Mario was a great guide, both funny and informative he went out of his way to really show a great side of Cyprus.
Dear Bob and Sue, Thank you very much for your kind words and positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that Mario provided an enjoyable and informative tour, showcasing the best of Cyprus. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to welcoming you on another memorable tour in the future. Kind regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
We booked this trip for my birthday and it did not disappoint! Mario was amazing, very funny, knowledgable and knew all the secret tips to make the day fantastic. Nothing about the day felt rushed and we would highly recommend to anyone wanting a less “touristy” day out. Great value for money couldn’t have asked for anything else.
Dear Traveller, , Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your birthday trip exceeded your expectations and that Mario contributed significantly to making your day enjoyable and memorable. It is wonderful to know that the pace of the day felt comfortable and that you appreciated the unique experience we strive to provide. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we are grateful for your recognition of the value we aim to deliver. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again for another exceptional experience. Best regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
Super friendly driver. He told us a lot, we were on trails that can only be traveled by jeep or quad bike and came to all the highlights.
Dear Sabine, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the knowledge shared by our driver. It is our goal to provide unique experiences by exploring routes that are less accessible and showcasing all the highlights. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon. Best regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
A great day out - I'd probably dock half a star as the guide didn't really introduce himself, and occasionally wanted to stay back while we adventured. But he also handled a situation with a very difficult (spoilt) passenger who didn't take into account that these tours need to be flexible when the weather gets extreme - just go with the flow, make friends, and have fun. P.S. always, I mean always take a coat and a towel. You can leave things in the jeep but the weather in Cyprus will turn corners quicker. Great tour, would recommend.
Dear Craig, Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We appreciate your comments regarding the guide’s introduction and the situation with the difficult passenger. We strive to provide a welcoming and flexible experience for all our guests, and your observations help us improve. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall and found it worthwhile. Your practical advice about the weather is also valuable for future visitors. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon. Regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
Superb experience, despite a not terrible weather. We're taking it easy. The driver was great! Too bad not to lower the price when you can't do everything because of the precipitation of his last days. But really great anyway. A little disappointed for the turtle part we thought we'd see a center, not just an empty beach at this time of year.
Dear Traveller, Thank you very much for sharing your detailed feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience, the stunning views, and found our driver to be fantastic. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment caused by the weather conditions and the impact it had on certain parts of the tour, especially the turtle visit. We appreciate your understanding regarding the limitations brought about by the recent rain and your suggestion about pricing adjustments. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will take them into consideration to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in better conditions for a fully satisfying experience. Kind regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
Bambos was an excellent driver enabling us to see different areas that we would not have driven ourselves Definitely need comfortable shoes and good idea to take water There were only 8 of us but that was plenty as all adults and would have been a real squash in back of Jeep if there had been 10 of us
Dear Traveller, Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Bambos provided an excellent driving experience and helped you explore areas that would have otherwise been inaccessible. Your practical advice regarding comfortable shoes and bringing water is greatly appreciated and will surely be helpful to future guests. We also take note of your comment about the group size and the comfort of the Jeep. Your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to improve our services. We look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure. Regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
To start this review on a positive, some of the sights we saw were pretty. Unfortunately it felt rushed, the guide felt rushed and just felt like they had somewhere better to be. I wish there was more clarification on when we can go down to Laura Bay because of the time (March) we couldn't go and because of the timing we didn't get to fully explore the gorge like the pictures, got to see other people go in further but not us. I think you need to put in your description; the expectation of what to see depending on the months you go for example Jan-March Laura Bay isn't visitable because if I knew this was the case I probably wouldn't have booked it, same with the Gorge. In the description it says you get to study the native flowers and animals but again we didn't do that, it felt like the guide had somewhere better to be. It also says local wine tasting, again didn't do that. Overall I wouldn't recommend this tour because of our experience.
Dear Traveller, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent tour experience. We sincerely regret that the tour did not meet your expectations and that certain aspects, such as the visit to Laura Bay and the wine tasting, were not fulfilled as anticipated. Please note that seasonal variations and weather conditions can affect access to some areas, including Laura Bay during March, which is outlined in our detailed terms and conditions. We strive to provide clear information beforehand but apologize if this was not sufficiently emphasized. We appreciate your comments and will review our tour descriptions and guide training to improve clarity and service quality. Thank you again for your feedback and understanding. Kind regards, General Manager Constructour
The trip was great, we would never have visited half of the places we got to in the Jeep. Our guide Bamboss was great, he said his english was not very good, but we felt he was excellent and great at giving us the history and background of the places we visited. The Jeep was filled with like minded people all out to enjoy the day and honestly I would have joined the other tour with the same company if I had the time on my trip. Ones for next time when we have more than one day to fit these things in. The price of the tour was more than fair given the amount of driving that we had to do to visit the sites. I would not have dreamt of driving on some of the roads we had to use, but the whole trip was amazing. Communication from the operator was excellent and we were updated leading right up to pick up. Thank you Stevies Jeep Safaris!
Dear Rithel, , Thank you very much for your kind words and detailed feedback regarding your recent Jeep Safari with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and appreciated the effort our guide Bamboss put into sharing the history and background of the places you visited. It is wonderful to know that the group atmosphere and the adventure met your expectations. We understand that navigating some of the roads can be challenging, and we are glad you felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. Your comments about the fair pricing and excellent communication from our team are greatly appreciated and encourage us to continue delivering outstanding experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour when you have more time to explore further with us. Warm regards, Customer Experience Team Constructour
