Jeep Safari Ayia Napa: Troodos peaks, Lefkara & mountain lagoon

A Land Rover climbs to peaks only a 4x4 can reach, then descends to a mountain lagoon for a swim.

A full-day jeep safari from Ayia Napa in a Land Rover Defender that climbs Troodos mountain peaks, stops at traditional villages including a coffee break in Lythrodontas, visits a 17th-century monastery and the UNESCO-protected museum village of Figardou, and ends at the enchanted mountain lagoon with optional swimming. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver-guide are included. The itinerary may shift slightly in winter months.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep safari to mountain villages and landmarks

• Short coffee break at Lythrodontas village
• Visit old copper mine
• Light candle at Machairas monastery
• Walk and optional lunch at museum village
• Visit and stroll in Lefkara village

The experience

How do you reach the highest Troodos peaks and the remote mountain lagoon without renting your own vehicle? The Land Rover Defender handles both on-road and off-road terrain, so the day climbs into terrain a standard car cannot access. You start with hotel pickup, then head inland toward the mountains. The first stop is the village of Lythrodontas, where you sit down at a traditional kafenio for coffee and watch locals move through their morning. From there the route turns toward the old copper mine, a working reminder of the island's mining past.

The monastery of Machairas sits high enough that the approach itself becomes part of the experience. You light a candle inside the 17th-century chapel, then continue to Figardou, a whole village preserved as a museum under UNESCO protection. The streets are yours to walk at your own pace, and a traditional tavern sits ready if you want lunch (not included, but available). Lefkara comes next, a village known across Europe for its architecture and its lace-making tradition. You have time to wander the narrow streets or sit under a vine tree with coffee.

The day ends at the enchanted mountain lagoon, where you can swim if the weather holds. The drive back to your hotel takes the afternoon, and the exact timing depends on traffic and the time of day you depart. The operator notes the program may shift slightly between November and March, so confirm details when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• driver-guide who speaks English.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• access to the monastery, museum village, and mountain lagoon.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 07:30

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trackers Excursions, Cyprus

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the stops without translation. If you speak another language, confirm the guide's language when you book, as this tour is led in English only.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

Can I swim at the mountain lagoon, or is it just a viewing stop?

Free time for a swim at the enchanted mountain lagoon is included if weather permits, so bring a towel and swimwear if you want to go in.

What happens at the old copper mine?

The old copper mine is a stop where you can search for gold and crystals in the stones around the site, a hands-on moment that breaks up the drive.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included, but the stop at Figardou includes time to eat at a traditional Cypriot tavern if you choose to order. A vegetarian option is available if you let the operator know when you book.

How long is the full day, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for 8 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. Exact timing depends on traffic and the time of day, so confirm your pickup window when you book.

What is Figardou, and why is it called a museum village?

Figardou is an entire village now protected as a UNESCO heritage site and museum. You walk through the streets at your own pace to see how the village is preserved.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You spend most of the day in the Land Rover, with walking stops at villages and the monastery that you can do at your own pace.