Tour in quad o buggy da Coral Bay a Lara Bay
Descrizione
Persone provenienti da tutto il mondo visitano i nostri negozi con l'obiettivo di esplorare il parco nazionale delle foreste e la penisola di Akama, nonché la bellissima baia delle tartarughe e la laguna blu. Il modo migliore per raggiungere questi luoghi è con i veicoli fuoristrada a causa delle condizioni delle strade. I 3 principali motivi per partecipare al tour con noi sono 1) Esplora la penisola di Akamas e il parco nazionale, 2) Guida un fuoristrada e 3) Crea ricordi indimenticabili con amici e familiari.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Peyia è situata principalmente sui pendii ripidi delle colline costiere nell'entroterra di Coral Bay, all'estremità meridionale della penisola di Akamas. L'origine del nome Peyia deriverebbe dal latino Baia (Baia). Il villaggio stesso fu inizialmente abitato dai veneziani, durante la dominazione veneziana di Cipro (1489-1570).
L'EDRO III battente bandiera della Sierra Leone si è arenato l'8 settembre 2011 in mare aperto, durante un viaggio a Rodi con un carico di cartongesso. Al momento dell'incidente, la nave aveva nove membri dell'equipaggio: sette albanesi e due egiziani. L'equipaggio è stato soccorso e portato in salvo. L'EDRO III pesa circa 2,5 tonnellate ed è lungo più di 80 metri. L'imbarco sulla nave non è più consentito in quanto pericoloso.
L'area vanta grotte e spettacolari formazioni rocciose, la cui formazione ha richiesto migliaia di anni. In precedenza, quando la presenza umana era meno importante, c'erano foche (Monachus monachus) che abitavano le grotte, il che aumentava la popolarità della zona tra i turisti.
In quest'area, tra il 1952 e il 1955, il Dipartimento delle Antichità di Cipro ha scavato tre basiliche paleocristiane e un bagno, tutte datate al VI secolo d.C. L'insediamento era probabilmente uno scalo per le navi che trasportavano grano dall'Egitto a Costantinopoli. Il sito archeologico vicino a San Giorgio è considerato il più significativo sito bizantino a Cipro. Al largo della costa si trova l'isola di Yeronisos (Isola Santa) che a un certo punto avrebbe fatto parte della terraferma. I ritrovamenti archeologici hanno mostrato tre grandi periodi di insediamento: Calcolitico, Ellenistico e Primo Bizantino. C'è una chiesa che puoi visitare, così come le catacombe, che si pensa siano appartenute alla versione precedente, così come un piccolo porticciolo panoramico che aggiunge al fascino e alla vista spettacolare di San Giorgio.
Akamas è l'ultima grande area costiera incontaminata rimasta a Cipro e uno dei pochissimi importanti luoghi di nidificazione delle tartarughe marine nel Mediterraneo. Sia la tartaruga caretta (Caretta-caretta) che la più rara tartaruga verde (Chelonia mydas) nidificano a Turtle Bay; quest'ultimo dipende dalle spiagge di Akamas per la sua stessa sopravvivenza in questa regione. La IUCN (Unione internazionale per la conservazione della natura) elenca le caretta caretta come "vulnerabili" e le tartarughe verdi come "specie in via di estinzione". Secondo la IUCN, il numero annuale di femmine nidificanti di tartarughe verdi nell'intero Mediterraneo potrebbe essere di 325-375. Da fine maggio a settembre si possono vedere i nidi protetti da piccoli recinti. Nel 1989 la regione costiera di Lara e il mare adiacente sono stati dichiarati Area Protetta. Spieghiamo di più anche sulle tartarughe mentre siamo qui. Qui, ci fermiamo per il bagno e le informazioni sulle tartarughe.
Ci fermiamo in un bar vicino a Lara Beach dove puoi goderti il pranzo o fare uno spuntino/bevanda (non incluso nel prezzo).
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Sono disponibili seggiolini specifici per neonati
- Tutte le aree e le superfici sono accessibili in sedia a rotelle
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- La patente di guida è obbligatoria.
Recensioni(57)
Mixed opinions with this tour, €220 for a 3 seater buggy for 3hr tour. Booked with Tui who told us for the price that googles, face coverings would be included in the price. Picked up on time at hotel, minibus had a faulty sliding door which was very problematic during the collection of guests from various other hotels. Arrived on site to what could only be desired as chaos, people everywhere and various queues which left you standing in the blistering heat with no protection from the sun etc. quads and buggy’s flying about everywhere, dogs running loose and just very chaotic. Finally got served only to be told face covers would be an additional charge of €5pp and that if we wanted lunch we would have to tell them now what we would like to eat. Tried to explain that we were told that the face coverings were included in the original price but this is where things took a turn for the worse. The female became incredibly hostile and very argumentative, this then caused a second female member of staff to also have her say. Both members of staff were incredibly unprofessional, rude, and very hostile. I reluctantly paid the additional €15 euros and informed the staff that I would make sure to leave a review of my interactions with them. This did not go down well and they became further hostile, to the point I nearly just asked for a refund. The actual excursion wasn’t too bad, the buggy was well used and did have faults but after the altercation with the females on the desk we just decided to proceed. Buggy constantly steered to the left when you accelerated, the rear diff made a high pitched squeal under load and the engine management light was on throughout the tour. The guide was good, they seemed to be like a well oiled machine in terms of going through the motions. The views were incredible, the locations were lovely. Out of the 3 hours we had approx 1hr driving the buggy, the rest of the time was allocated to spending time at the church, time at the turtle beach and a big chunk of time for lunch. The tour is incredibly dusty and you end up pretty dirty but that was all part of the fun. Averaged around 35kph so wasn’t an Adrenalin packed drive. Arrived back at base to be told that we were too dirty to get in the minibus and we should clean ourselves off somehow. Conclusion, decent tour but over priced at €220, this may well be on Tui for charging more but can only say it was over priced. Staff were shocking, attitude very poor and incredibly rude. Guide’s were good, friendly, polite so no complaints. Equipment was well used, certainly had its faults and others did expierence breakdowns. Locations etc were good, although packed with other guests on other buggy tours etc so was very busy. Was good fun but the desk staff at the site leave a lot to be desired. I personally wouldn’t book with this company again, customer service is non existent so please consider this when considering booking. This company came highly rated by others so I thought it would be worth while doing. Shame the desk staff have let the company down on this occasion.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour itself, the beautiful scenery, the locations visited and the professionalism of our guides. We appreciate your positive comments regarding them, as our team works hard every day to provide a safe and memorable experience. We are, however, disappointed to read your description of your interaction with our office staff, as it does not reflect what took place. Regarding the face coverings, every guest is provided with complimentary protective goggles to protect against the dust. The reusable bandanas/scarves are an entirely optional accessory available for purchase at €5 each for guests who wish to use one. They are not a mandatory item, and quite simply, not something our staff would argue with a guest over. In fact, in an effort to assist you, our receptionist offered you complimentary disposable face masks at no charge. These were declined, as you specifically requested the reusable bandanas that other guests had chosen to purchase. You then stated that your TUI representative had advised you they were included. Following the incident, we contacted TUI directly, and the representative confirmed that no such promise had been made. Furthermore, the booking confirmation you showed us at reception also made no mention of complimentary face coverings. On the same morning, we welcomed approximately 20 other guests who had booked through the very same TUI representative, and not one of them believed that reusable bandanas were included in the tour price. Unfortunately, what should have been a brief explanation developed into a lengthy discussion while many other guests were waiting to check in and the tour was due to depart. This unnecessarily delayed the check-in process, created an uncomfortable atmosphere at reception and placed additional pressure on our staff, who were simply trying to assist all guests and ensure the tour departed on time. Despite this, our team remained professional and focused on assisting everyone as efficiently as possible, and we categorically reject the suggestion that they behaved aggressively or unprofessionally. The incident was reported to TUI immediately afterwards, and we subsequently received an apology for the behaviour directed towards our reception staff. With regard to your comments about waiting in the sun, summer is naturally our busiest period. To ensure guests are served as efficiently as possible, we operate three reception desks simultaneously and provide large shade tents in the waiting area. As can also be seen in the photograph accompanying your own review, guests are not left standing without protection from the sun. Regarding the vehicle, the engine management light you mentioned was not an indication of a mechanical fault or lack of servicing. Following routine maintenance, the warning light may remain illuminated until it is reset using our diagnostic equipment. Every vehicle in our fleet is thoroughly inspected and serviced every single day before each tour, as guest safety is always our highest priority. We also appreciate your comments regarding the transfer vehicle and will ensure these are passed to the relevant department for review. With respect to the price, we completely understand that value is subjective. However, the retail price charged through third-party travel companies, including TUI, is set by those companies and not by us. While we operate the excursion itself, we do not control the prices at which external agents choose to sell it. Reading your review as a whole, it is clear that you enjoyed the tour, the scenery, the locations and the professionalism of our guides. It is therefore disappointing that your overall impression appears to have been overshadowed by a disagreement concerning an optional €5 accessory that was never included in your booking. We respect every guest's right to share their experience, whether positive or negative. Equally, we believe it is important that future readers are provided with the full factual context so they can form their own opinion. We wish you all the best and thank you again for your feedback.
slow and ugly quad embarassing to ride and the tour guide was rude... the quad also broke down...
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Please note that the vehicle was rented for the duration of the tour only, and it was not sold. All our vehicles are regularly maintained, and safety is our top priority. We do not advertise extreme or dangerous tours, our rides are designed to be safe, enjoyable experiences for all participants. Occasionally, technical issues can happen with off-road vehicles, and our guides are trained to handle them promptly. We appreciate your comments and will continue working to improve our service.
from a 3 hour driving plan the driving itself is good if it is 1 hour, you have to drive more on asphalt than gravel road! Unfriendly staff, one of the instructors even raised his voice at my family :(
We booked a 3.5hr Quad tour via Tui and were collected from our Hotel on time with no issues - except for four other Guests who held the entire trip up and cost us time on the tour by being nearly 20mins late! The process for Quad allocation, helmet fitting and goggle collection felt rushed and chaotic. Staff didn’t effectively show anyone how to use the Quads or Buggy’s or conduct any sort of meaningful safety briefing - which is quite concerning considering the waiver you sign prior regarding usage and paying for any damage caused. They’d then get visibly annoyed mid trip when you couldn’t restart the Quad etc and asked for help - despite never being properly shown how to use it. We purchased bandanas on site for €5 each, which I’d recommend as they help with the heat and the dust en route. We stopped at three spots on the tour, with staff giving extremely limited information on each spot. It kind of seemed like they couldn’t be bothered to be there. The views were nice though on the stops, and there was time to grab a drink/toilet stop if need be. We didn’t book for the food, but had to go along and wait for other people on the trip to eat. This didn’t bother us overall, but did feel like time wasted when you hadn’t booked onto that part of the trip from the outset. Despite the above, the trip was good. The Quad was fun to drive/be passenger on, and it was a decent mix of on road and off road driving at different speeds. Staff were diligent in stopping traffic, guiding the way and intervening if someone was doing something wrong, I.e a Buggy going in front of a Quad which wasn’t allowed due to stone kickbacks etc - but again that probably hadn’t been explained so it wasn’t really the fault of the customers. I wouldn’t do this trip again, but I’m glad I’ve done it as it was a different experience.
Disappointing and Stressful Buggy Tour Experience We booked two buggies for a 3-hour tour, expecting a fun and relaxing adventure, but it fell short in several ways. The ride started well, with the first couple of stops (shipwreck and caves, merged into one) being enjoyable. However, the itinerary felt misleading. We were promised a 45-minute stop at Turtle Bay to relax, but we only got 25-30 minutes, which felt rushed, especially with kids. This included just 10-15 minutes to get down, 5-10 minutes in the water, and another 5 minutes drying off, leaving us scrambling back to the buggies for the lunch stop. Things took a turn for the worse as we set off towards for the lunch spot our buggy’s handbrake was on and the gear was into H which is for drive as explained it slipped into reverse and hit the buggy behind. The damage was minimal—a bent tow bar that could be pulled back into place and some plastic damage that looked previously repaired (melted plastic). Despite this, we were charged €100 for “labor,” which felt like a complete rip-off for such minor fixes. The ride back was uncomfortable, as we were anxious about the looming charge. To top it off, the drive back to our hotel was alarming. The female driver/instructor was reckless, speeding, trying to beat red lights, and making abrupt stops. With two children in the back, this felt incredibly unsafe and inappropriate. Overall, the rushed stops, questionable damage charge, and unsafe driving turned what should have been a fun day into a stressful disappointment. I’d urge the company to be transparent about stop durations, maintain their vehicles better, and ensure safer driving. We’re considering disputing the €100 charge and reporting the safety concerns. Avoid this tour unless these issues are addressed. Rating: 1/5
We had the best time on the 3 hour tour. Meeting point is not far from the Coral Bay Area and we were soon on our way! Stops are timed really well and 3 hours felt like just the right amount of time. Definitely take a bandana or snood like face covering and use the goggles provided for the off road section as it’s very dusty but a lot of fun! Best excursion I have ever been on so far
Hi there! Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so happy you had the best time on the 3-hour tour. Thanks for the helpful tips for future guests too! We’re thrilled it was your best excursion so far and hope to see you again soon!
Great adventure knocking about on these little buggies - if there's two of you, then shoot for the covered buggy as opposed to the 2-seat quad bike, as you have to wear a helmet - in the heat we experienced, my head would've exploded!!!
Absolutely stunning and high octane, enjoyable buggy tour. Driving the buggy, especially off-road is a fab experience. Bandanas and Goggles are an absolutely must given the dusty track. Be prepared to get very dirty and so recommend wearing old clothes and covering valuables. The instructors/guides are very friendly and approachable. In our opinion, the stops at the various locations are too long - would prefer far more driving time and less time at the stops. Not very pragmatic to go for a swim at Lara Bay in 30 mins and so would've been better to just carry on the driver and get to experience more of the buggy/quad off-road. Similarly, on a short 3 hour tour, there is no need for a 45 min lunch break - this cut into the trip, which is quite expensive overall. Highly recommended experience but a bit pricey, especially considering the number of stops en route. A great thrill and adventure!
Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Very well organised, friendly tour guides. Would highly recommend buying the lunch meal from them. The food was some of the best we’ve had on the island. Would highly recommend and we hope to be back and do the 8 hour trip next time
A truly brilliant day out ,the guides were attentive and top notch ,the buggy we had had a slight brake problem and before the first stop when we had a chance to complain they already had a brand new buggy waiting for us to transfer into ,the journey was great on and off road seeing a real shipwreck and turtles swimming around us in the sea at Lara bay The food at the cafe stop was extra but again lovely and worth every penny don’t be put of getting it by paying upfront, plus one of the staff drove in a private car , door to door to our hotel after our experience was over All in all a highly recommended excursion well worth the reasonable cost ,run by a smashing little well run company ,if you are in pathos and debating whether to do this ,then all I can say is you won’t regret it , 5***** Service and a good fun day out Ps wear old clothes as it gets very dusty
