ATV Riding in Paphos: Akamas Peninsula with Lunch
Operate a buggy across Akamas' off-road tracks and reach Lara Bay's turtle colony by your own hand.
A half-day buggy safari from Paphos where you drive your own vehicle through Akamas National Park, a 230 sq km UNESCO Heritage site. You pass the Tombs of the Kings, navigate to the Sea Caves to view the Edro III Shipwreck, then drive into Lara Bay (a nesting ground for rare Caretta-Caretta sea turtles) before a meal at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and an experienced guide are included.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Buggy Safari and Akamas Peninsula Visit
- Arrive or hotel pick up at main shop
- Receive equipment and vehicle instructions
- Drive past Paphos harbour area
- Drive through Tombs of the Kings area
- Drive through Coral Bay near Pegeia village
- Visit Sea Caves and view Edro III shipwreck
- Explore Akamas Peninsula off-road tracks
- Visit Lara Bay and learn about turtles
- Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
What’s included
- Helmets and goggles.
- bottled water.
- an experienced local guide speaking English.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from available hotels.
- fuel surcharge.
- and a meal at a local restaurant with meat and vegetarian options.
Times
- Tuesday 10:00
Last departure this season: 1 Dec
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Operated by TT Motorcycle Rentals & Tours Paphos
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The experience
You arrive 30 minutes before departure at the shop on Poseidonos Avenue in the Aliathon Complex, where guides issue helmets and goggles and walk you through operating your buggy. The instruction covers the basics. By the time you leave the harbor area behind, you're already accustomed to the vehicle. A few minutes into the drive, your guide leads you past the Tombs of the Kings (a busy road named for the archaeological site), and then through Coral Bay near Pegeia village, where the landscape begins to open toward Akamas.
The Sea Caves appear just after Coral Bay, a popular but hard-to-find spot where the sea has carved rock into chambers. The Edro III, a ship that ran aground in 2011, sits visible from the shore. You have free time to photograph and take in the wreck. From there, the peninsula itself, a semi-desert landscape of low-height flora, spreads across 230 sq km of off-road terrain. Akamas is a UNESCO Heritage site and the most popular natural destination in Cyprus for this kind of driving. You navigate the tracks yourself, following your guide's lead, until you reach Lara Bay, also called Turtle Bay. This is where endangered Caretta-Caretta sea turtles lay their eggs. An information unit at the beach explains the conservation work happening there. If you travel during the hatching period around August, you may witness hatchlings making their first journey to the sea. You have free time to walk the beach and absorb the moment before heading to lunch.
Lunch at a local restaurant follows, with meat and vegetarian options on the menu. The meal wraps the day before your return to your hotel. Gear, water, fuel and an experienced local guide are all included. You bring closed-toe shoes, sunglasses and a hat. The maximum is two people per buggy on the double-passenger option, and a valid driving license is required for anyone operating the vehicle.
Is this one for you?You choose between driving solo or bringing a passenger in the same buggy: each option books separately for groups. The guide leads the route, but you operate the vehicle throughout, so this suits anyone with a valid license who wants to navigate the terrain themselves rather than watch from a seat.
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Top questions
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 the Edro III and where do I see it on this ride?
The Edro III is a cargo ship that ran aground near the Sea Caves in 2011 and remains visible from the shore. You stop at the Sea Caves location to view and photograph the wreck up close during your free time there.
Can I see sea turtles at Lara Bay?
Lara Bay is a nesting ground for rare Caretta-Caretta sea turtles. An information unit at the beach explains the conservation efforts. If you visit during the hatching period around August, there is a chance to observe hatchlings beginning their journey to the sea, though sightings are not guaranteed.
Do I need a driving license to participate?
A valid driving license is required only if you are operating the buggy. Passengers aged 10 and up can ride without a license. Drivers must be at least 18 years old.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
If the activity is canceled due to poor weather (which is very unlikely in this region), you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
What should I wear and bring?
Closed-toe shoes are required for driving. Sandals and open-toe footwear are not allowed. Bring sunglasses and a hat. During hot days, an extra cold drink is useful. Dusty conditions are part of the experience, so dress for outdoor activity.
ATV Riding in Paphos: Akamas Peninsula with Lunch
4h · EN
from € 235 per group
≈ US$ 267 in your currency
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