Full-Day Jeep Safari from Larnaka: Interior Villages & Forests

The route runs on dirt tracks and small roads most tourists never take.

A full-day jeep safari from Larnaka that travels deep into Cyprus's interior on a mix of asphalt and well-maintained dirt tracks, stopping at the lace-making village of Lefkara, a forest trek to the river, a local winery, lunch in a village tavern, and the traditional stone streets of Omodos. The guide drives and speaks either English or German. Pickup and lunch are included. The itinerary may shift with weather or local conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lefkara45m
2. Omodos30m

Full day jeep safari tour

• Stop at large water dam for views
• Visit Lefkara village for lace art
• Mini trek through forest to river
• Sample local wintery wines
• Lunch with wine or lemonade
• Walk through traditional village streets

The experience

Eight hours in a jeep means you cover ground most day trips skip. The route starts with a stop near one of Cyprus's largest water dams for views and photos, then moves to Lefkara, where the village is built around the craft of hand-stitched lace. You'll see it being made and sold in the narrow streets. From there, a short forest trek takes you down toward the river, a stretch on foot that breaks up the driving and brings you closer to the landscape than the road alone would.

A local winery comes next, where you taste the region's wines before heading to lunch in a village tavern with your choice of wine or lemonade. The final stop is Omodos, one of the traditional villages with the kind of tight stone architecture and quiet streets that feel removed from the coast. The driver acts as your guide throughout, narrating in English or German depending on which tour you book. Weather and local availability can shift the order or timing of stops, so the day stays flexible.

Pickup and drop-off happen from designated meeting points in Larnaka, and lunch is built into the price. The terrain and the pace (a mix of sitting, walking and climbing in and out of the vehicle) call for at least moderate fitness. The operator notes the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy, and infants under two should stay home.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points in Larnaka.
• lunch with wine or lemonade in a village tavern.
• access to Lefkara village and its lace-making tradition.
• a forest trek to the river.
• a local winery tasting.
• a walk through the traditional stone streets of Omodos.
• a driver who acts as guide in English or German.

Options for this experience

2 options

German speaking Tour08:15Tour in German, pickup is included

English speaking Tour08:15Tour in English, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 08:15Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 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?The eight-hour commitment and the mix of jeep driving, forest walking and village exploration suit travelers with moderate fitness who want to move beyond the main tourist routes. Book the English or German tour based on which language you speak. Both cover the same stops and itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Lefkara village known for?

Lefkara is built around the tradition of hand-stitched lace, and the tour includes time to explore the craft in the village itself, where you can watch it being made and see it for sale in the streets.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included and served in a village tavern with your choice of wine or lemonade.

Is there a walking portion, or is it all driving?

There's a mini trek through the forest on the way to the river, so you'll spend some time on foot as well as in the jeep.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions and availability. If it's canceled, you can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.