Paphos: Lara Bay & Adonis Falls Quad & Buggy Tour

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Duration3h–4h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · EL

PickupAt your hotel

Throttle Through Mountain Roads to Two Swimming Spots Near Paphos

You drive your own quad bike or buggy from Paphos to two mountain swimming spots: Adonis Falls with its freezing natural pool and Lara Bay near the turtle conservation area. Goggles and petrol are included, and you get photo stops between swims. The ride is the experience as much as the destinations, and the fixed schedule means you're back by evening without having to plan transport or timing yourself.

3h–4h

Step-by-step itinerary

Swim and photo stops at Adonis Falls and Lara Bay

Swim at Adonis Falls
Photo stop 1
Photo stop 2
Swim at Lara Bay

The Experience

You're driving a quad bike or buggy out of Paphos into the Troodos foothills, engine noise fading as the road narrows and the landscape opens up. The first stop is Adonis Falls — a natural pool fed by mountain water that's cold enough to make you gasp the moment you step in. Goggles are provided, and most people spend twenty or thirty minutes here, floating under the rock face and letting the cold shock wear off. It's the kind of place that looks small in photos but feels like you've found something.

After that, the quad and buggy tour continues toward Lara Bay, where the Turtle Conservation Station sits near the beach. You get another swim here, this time in warmer water, and the station itself is worth a walk around — you might see loggerhead or green turtles depending on the season, though there's no guarantee. The ride between stops includes a couple of photo breaks, so you're not just driving; you're stopping to take in the views and let the dust settle. Petrol is included in the price, which means no surprises at the end.

The whole day runs on a fixed schedule, and you need a valid driving license to operate the vehicle — a photocopy won't do, and the operator will check it before you leave. If you're renting a quad or buggy for four or six seats, you'll need to be at least 21; solo riders can be 18. It's not a gentle afternoon — the terrain is rough in places and the ride itself is physical — but that's also why the day stays uncrowded and why you end up in places most Paphos visitors never reach.

What’s included

Your day includes use of the quad bike or buggy, petrol, goggles for swimming, and time to swim at both Adonis Falls and Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station.
Photo stops are built into the route.
You'll need to bring your own valid driving license and sign a disclaimer before the tour begins.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive yourself through mountain terrain and reach two swimming spots that are hard to reach without your own transport — the quad and buggy format is what gets you there and keeps the groups small.