Half-Day Buggy Safari to Akamas Peninsula with Lunch

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A buggy ride experience to Akamas Peninsula — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Group safari excursion to Lara Bay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the natural beauty of Akamas National Park in this half day tour by driving a buggy. The adventure includes sightseeing at the Sea-caves, Edro III Shipwreck, and a visit to Lara Bay coast, a birthplace of rare turtle species.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: TT Motorcycle Rentals & Tours Paphos

What is included

Included

Included: Gear (i.e. Helmets)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch: Meat and Vegetarian options
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Experienced local guider
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (from a list of available hotels)

Not included

Not included: Bandanas
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

TT Motorcycle Rentals & Tours Paphos

10 min

The day starts by your arrival (or hotel pick up) 30 minutes before departure at our main shop in Poseidonos Avenue situated in Aliathon Complex.

At the shop you will get to meet your guiders who will provide you with the necessary equipment (i.e. Goggles) and also instructions on how to operate your selected vehicle (Quad or Buggy) with safety.
Paphos Harbour and Port

Passing by

Few minute after your departure you will drive pass Paphos's hourbour area
Tombs of the Kings

Passing by

After passing the hourbour area the guider will drive you through the Tombs of the Kings area which is a busy road named after the location of the relevant archeological site.
Coral Bay

Passing by

You will be already accustomed to your vehicles by now, the next drive is through Coral Bay location of Pegeia village, from here you will be very close to the second half of the tour which is the entry to Akamas Peninsula.
Edro III Shipwreck

15 min

Just after Coral Bay you will be guided at popular but still hard to find location called the Sea Caves.

As the name implied there you get to view caved formed by the sea and also a ship wreck visible very close from the shore.

The ship is called Edro III and has crashed in the area since 2011. Free time for photos and viewings in the area.
Stop 6

40 min

The semi-dessert peninsula of low-height floras is the more popular natural destination of Cyprus and is a Unesco Heritage offering a 230 sq km of off-road land to explore!

After an adventurous drive through the tracks of Akamas you will visit Lara Bay (aka Turtle Bay) which is a famous birthplace of rare Caretta-Caretta turtle species.

At Lara Bay you free time to learn more about the turtle conversation that is happening there by reading notes at the small information unit at the beach. Oh yes and if you are traveling during the hatching period which is around August then there are high chances to be at the right time to observe the natural wonder of seeing small turtles making their first steps at the sea!

At Lara Bay you also have free time enjoy the sights and relax.

Following up is a delicious mean at the local restaurant (meat and vegetarian options will be available on the menu).

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Find us at Aliathon Holiday village complex (corner parking area). Opposite Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris hotel. You will see ATV, buggies and motorcycle parked.

End point

Find us at Aliathon Holiday village complex (corner parking area). Opposite Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris hotel. You will see ATV, buggies and motorcycle parked.

Pickup points

Nereus Hotel By IMH Europe Travel and Tours
Gold Lagoon Kosher Hotel
Avanti Hotel
Annabelle
Anemi Hotel & Suites
Paphiana Sunotel
Nereus Hotel
Amphora Hotel & Suites
Demetra Apartments
Almyra Hotel
Pyramos Hotel
Apollonia Hotel Apartments

and 30 more pickup points

Pick ups occur from a list of hotels located in Poseidonos Avenue or any of our branches. Contact supplier to verify pick up possibility and area.

Arrivals directly at the starting point are 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max 2 persons per vehicle on double passenger options. For mix product options or group of persons its easier to do the bookings separately.
Minimum age of drivers is 18 years and for passengers 10.
Valid Driving License is required for the drivers
If canceled due to poor weather (very unlikely!), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Please dress for outdoors. Dusty conditions areas are included
Sunglasses, hat and and extra cold drink are useful to bring during hot days
Participants must sign a disclaimer
Extreme or dangerous driving is not allowed
Please note that closed-toe shoes are required for driving. Sandals, flip-flops, or open-toe footwear are not allowed

Options

Buggy Single Driver

Single driver buggy option for one person driving a vehicle. To add double passenger options add to basket separately

UTV Buggy

Pickup included
Buggy Double Passengers

Buggy: Choose this option for 2 people driving a side-by-side 2 seater Beach Buggy. Both persons can drive by switching drivers.

Pickup included