Akamas Peninsula Jeep & Boat Tour from Paphos: Full-Day Adventure

Eight hours across Akamas' wildest coastline, by jeep and by boat.

A full-day combination tour from Paphos that covers the Akamas Peninsula by both jeep and boat, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You explore the peninsula's natural sites by vehicle (including Lara Beach and the Turtle Conservation Project), then take a boat excursion along the coast. Lunch with wine, water and lemonade is provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day jeep and boat tour

• Visit natural wonder in Cyprus
• Explore Lara and Turtle Conservation Beach
• Enjoy viewpoint of Akamas area
• Take special boat tour

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and heads into the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus's most remote and rugged coastal region. A jeep carries you to the viewpoint overlooking the surrounding landscape, then down to Lara Beach, one of the Mediterranean's most important nesting grounds for sea turtles. The Turtle Conservation Project operates here, protecting the loggerhead and green turtles that return each year. You'll have time to swim and take in the scale of the place before moving to the boat portion of the tour.

The boat excursion runs along the Akamas coastline, accessing coves and rock formations the jeep cannot reach. Swimming stops break up the route, and the boat itself is the vantage point for seeing the peninsula's dramatic geology. The full itinerary packs four major stops into one day, so the pace is steady. This is built for travelers who want constant motion and multiple environments rather than lingering at any single site.

Lunch arrives with complimentary wine, water and lemonade. Vegetarian options are available if you request one at booking. The tour runs eight hours total and returns you to your hotel by late afternoon. Weather can affect the boat portion: if conditions turn unsafe, you'll receive a partial refund or the option to reschedule the full tour for another date.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch with complimentary wine, water and lemonade.
• the jeep exploration of Akamas.
• the boat excursion along the coast.
• swimming time at multiple stops.

Options for this experience

4 options

English Tour08:30Surf and Turf from Paphos with an English-speaking guide, pickup is included

German TourAvailable from 2 Apr 2027Surf and Turf from Paphos with a German-speaking guide, pickup is included

French Tour08:30Includes pickup

Polish Tour08:30Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Dutch and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MTS GLOBE CYPRUS LTD.

Is this one for you?Book the English, French, German or Polish tour depending on which language you speak. The guide is live in all four, so you'll hear the details and history as you go. The eight-hour pace and constant switching between jeep and boat suit travelers who want to cover ground and try multiple activities in one day rather than settle into a single location.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, French and Polish, at 08:30. In German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Lara Beach and why does it matter?

Lara Beach is one of the Mediterranean's most important nesting sites for sea turtles, home to the Turtle Conservation Project that protects loggerhead and green turtles. You'll swim there and see the conservation work firsthand during the jeep portion of the day.

Does the tour include swimming, or is it just sightseeing?

Swimming is built into both the jeep and boat portions. You'll have time to swim at Lara Beach and at stops during the boat excursion, so bring a swimsuit and be prepared for water time.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If the boat portion is canceled due to adverse weather, you'll receive a partial refund. If the entire tour is canceled, you can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.

Is the jeep ride rough, and how fit do I need to be?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and involves a full day of activity across both land and sea. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the jeep portion.