ATV Riding Paphos: Quad & Buggy Tours to Adonis Baths

You drive the vehicle through protected forest and down to the sea.

An off-road quad or buggy tour from Paphos through Akamas Peninsula and national park, where you operate the vehicle yourself on forest trails to reach Adonis Baths and Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station. The tour runs four to five hours with a live guide in English, French, Greek or Romanian. Helmets and goggles are provided. A valid driver's license is required, and the entrance fee to Adonis Baths (7 EUR per person) is paid separately on arrival.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station30m
2. Adonis Baths40m

Explore Akamas Peninsula and Swim

• Drive off-road vehicle from Coral Bay
• Pass by Pegeia village
• View EDRO III shipwreck
• See caves and rock formations
• Visit early Byzantine archaeological site
• Stop at Turtle Bay for swim and turtle info
• Lunch/snack break near Lara Beach
• Swim at Adonis Baths and waterfalls

The experience

You choose between a quad bike you ride solo or a buggy you drive with one passenger, or a shared four-seat or three-seat buggy option. The route starts near Coral Bay and climbs into Akamas, the last large unspoiled coastal area in Cyprus. The forest trails and rough roads are why off-road vehicles work here: regular cars cannot reach these places. Your guide navigates the route and stops at points along the way to explain what you are passing: the village of Pegeia at the peninsula's southern edge, the wreck of the EDRO III cargo ship beached on the rocks since 2011, and cave formations carved over thousands of years.

At Lara Bay you stop to swim and learn about the sea turtle nesting program. Loggerhead and Green Turtles lay eggs here from May through September, protected by small enclosures you can see. A café near the beach serves lunch and drinks (not included). The final stop is Adonis Baths, where you swim in the natural pools and waterfalls. The entrance is 7 EUR per person, paid on site. The baths sit in a gorge where legend says the god Adonis hunted and tended horses in the Akamas forest.

All fees and taxes are included in the price. You need a valid driver's license to operate the vehicle. The tour suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• Helmets and goggles.
• all fees and taxes.
• a live guide in English, French, Greek or Romanian.
• access to Akamas Peninsula and national park forest trails.
• swimming stops at Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station and Adonis Baths.

Options for this experience

6 options

Quad 5hr driverUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00Single Quad

Quad 5hr driver/passengerUp to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00Double Quad

Buggy 5hr driverUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00Single Buggy

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Buggy 5hr driver/passengerUp to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00Double Buggy

5-hour 3-seat buggyUp to 3 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:003-seat buggy

5-hour 4-seat buggyUp to 4 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:004-seat buggy

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, French, Greek and Romanian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on site€ 10

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by The Golden Ride Rentals

Is this one for you?Book a solo quad if you want to ride independently through the forest. Choose a buggy if you prefer to share the drive or travel with a passenger. The four to five hour duration fits a half-day excursion without cutting into other plans in Paphos.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Greek and Romanian.

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.

Can I ride a quad bike on my own, or do I have to share a buggy?

You can book a solo quad bike or a buggy with one passenger, or choose a shared four-seat or three-seat buggy option at checkout. The choice is yours depending on group size and preference.

What is Adonis Baths and why do people swim there?

Adonis Baths is a natural gorge with pools and waterfalls in the Akamas forest where you stop to swim. The entrance fee is 7 EUR per person, paid when you arrive, and it is one of the only places in Paphos where swimming in natural baths and waterfalls is permitted.

Will I see sea turtles at Lara Bay?

Lara Bay is a protected nesting ground for Loggerhead and Green Turtles. From May through September you can see the nests marked by small enclosures. Your guide explains the conservation program and the turtles' life cycle during the stop.

Do I need a driver's license to book this tour?

Yes, a valid driver's license is mandatory. You operate the vehicle yourself on the forest trails and coastal roads, so you must be licensed to drive.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch and drinks are not included. A café near Lara Beach serves food and beverages at your own cost during the stop there.

How rough are the forest trails, and is this suitable for beginners?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The roads are rough enough that regular cars cannot reach these areas, which is why off-road vehicles are needed, but the pace and terrain are manageable for drivers of any experience.