Paphos: Aphrodite's Baths & Blue Lagoon Boat Trip

Two ways to see Akamas in one day: by road and by water

You travel by bus to the Akamas peninsula, visit Aphrodite's Baths grotto in a shaded garden, then board a boat for a 2.5-hour cruise to the Blue Lagoon with swimming and snorkeling included. Seasonal fruit is served after the water, and the whole day (transport, boat trip, and entry) is handled without arranging it yourself. Plan for a full day out, roughly eight to nine hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Aphrodite's Baths and Blue Lagoon trip

• Photo stop
• Visit unique natural landscape
• Explore shady garden and grotto
• Stop at fishing village Latchi
• Boat trip to Blue Lagoon
• Free time to dine in local taverns

The experience

"How do you get to a place that's half legend, half geology?" That's the question this day answers. You start in an air-conditioned bus heading north from Paphos toward the Akamas peninsula, watching the landscape shift from town to scrub to something wilder. The road climbs past banana plantations (Paphos is the only region in Cyprus where they grow), and the air changes. After about an hour, you stop at a viewpoint where the cliffs drop straight into the sea, and the rock formations look almost carved. It's a photo stop, but you'll want longer than that.

Then comes the walk down to the grotto. It's shaded, which matters in the heat, and there's actual water: a small pool fed by a spring trickling down moss-covered rock. This is Aphrodite's Baths, a UNESCO heritage site, and the legend is that she bathed here and met Adonis at this exact pool. Whether you believe that or not, the place has a quiet weight to it. You're not alone, other groups filter through, but the garden keeps it intimate. After time here, you head to Latchi, a working fishing village where the real part of the day begins.

The boat trip to the Blue Lagoon runs 2.5 hours, and it's not a speed-boat dash. You cruise along the Akamas coastline from the water, seeing sea caves and rock formations you can't reach by land, and the water stays that impossible blue-green the whole way. Swimming and snorkeling happen in the lagoon itself (the water is clear enough that you see the bottom), and afterward, the crew hands out seasonal fruit. It's a small detail, but after hours in the sun and salt, it lands differently than you'd expect. The village of Latchi has taverns if you want lunch, though that's on your own bill and your own time before heading back to Paphos.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned bus transport from Paphos, a photo stop at the coastal viewpoint, entry to Aphrodite's Baths grotto in the shaded garden, a 2.5-hour boat trip along the Akamas coastline to the Blue Lagoon, swimming and snorkeling in the lagoon, and seasonal fruit served after the water. Latchi fishing village is a stop where you can eat at local taverns at your own expense before returning to Paphos.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by ConstrucTOUR Travel Agency

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see the Akamas peninsula without renting a car or arranging a boat separately. The bus and boat are timed to fit one day. Expect a full day out, which is what makes both the grotto and the lagoon possible in a single trip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

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.

How long is the boat trip to Blue Lagoon?

The boat trip runs 2.5 hours, cruising the Akamas coastline with swimming and snorkeling time in the lagoon itself.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included, but Latchi village has local taverns where you can eat on your own before or after the boat trip.

What's included in the price?

Air-conditioned bus transport from Paphos, entry to Aphrodite's Baths, the 2.5-hour boat trip, swimming and snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon, and seasonal fruit after swimming.

Is there swimming involved?

Yes. You swim and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon during the boat trip. The water is clear and shallow enough for various abilities.

What is Aphrodite's Baths?

A grotto in a shaded garden on the Akamas peninsula where spring water flows down rock and forms a pool. It's a UNESCO heritage site linked to Greek mythology.

How long is the whole day?

Roughly eight to nine hours from pickup in Paphos to return, including the bus journey, stops, and the boat trip.

Do I need to arrange my own transport?

No. Air-conditioned bus pickup and return from Paphos are included.