Troodos Jeep Safari: 4x4 Mountain Tour with Waterfalls

Splash in mountain waterfalls and taste wine straight from the source

A full-day Jeep safari through the Troodos mountains from Ayia Napa, Protaras or Larnaca in a 4x4 Land Rover, with stops at a UNESCO monastery, cascading waterfalls for swimming, a traditional tavern lunch and a local winery. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included. The route runs nine hours and may shift slightly between November and March.

Step-by-step itinerary

Troodos mountain jeep safari tour

• Visit Kalopanagiotis monastery
• Explore Omodos village streets
• Lunch at Pedoulas traditional tavern
• Enjoy cascading waterfalls splash
• Wine tasting at local winery

The experience

The tour leaves the main resorts behind in a Land Rover Defender, heading into the central Troodos slopes where the road narrows and the villages shrink. You stop first at Kalopanagiotis monastery, one of the oldest UNESCO sites on the island, to walk the frescoed interior and light a candle in the church. From there the route climbs to a three-level waterfall where you can wade into the pools between the cascades. Bring a towel and a change of clothes, because the water is cold and the splash is the point.

Lunch happens in Pedoulas, a small mountain village where a family tavern serves traditional Cypriot meze: the kind of spread that arrives in waves, each plate a different preparation of the same few ingredients done right. After eating, you have time to walk the pebbled streets, browse the lace and silver shops, or sit with a coffee and watch the village move at its own pace. The afternoon turns to wine tasting at a local winery, where you taste what the region grows and learn how it's made.

Omodos, the last stop, is another village built on steep stone streets lined with specialty shops. The drive back to your hotel takes the same mountain roads in reverse, but by then you've seen the Troodos interior the way most visitors don't, from inside a vehicle built to handle the terrain, with a guide who knows which villages are worth the detour and which waterfalls are safe to enter. Weather can shift the exact stops between November and March, so the operator adjusts the route to what's passable that day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
• private tour in a 4x4 Land Rover Defender with an English-speaking driver and guide.
• entry to Kalopanagiotis monastery.
• access to the three-level waterfall.
• traditional Cypriot meze lunch at a family tavern in Pedoulas.
• wine tasting at a local winery.
• time to explore Omodos village.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and FridayDeparts at 07:30Last departure this season: 15 Dec

Book up to13h before

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

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trackers Excursions, Cyprus

Is this one for you?The day runs nine hours with several short walks through villages and the monastery, plus time in the water at the waterfall, so it suits travelers comfortable with a full schedule and a mix of driving and exploring on foot. If you prefer a shorter outing or want to stay dry, a half-day alternative would be worth checking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

Can I actually swim in the waterfalls, or is it just a photo stop?

The three-level waterfall at Kalopanagiotis has pools between the cascades where you can wade and splash in the cool water, weather and water level permitting. Bring a towel and a change of clothes if you plan to get wet.

What's included in the traditional lunch at Pedoulas?

Lunch at the family tavern in Pedoulas is a traditional Cypriot meze: a spread of small plates with local cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, bread and dips. The exact dishes change with the season and what the kitchen has that day.

Is the winery tasting included, or do I pay extra?

Wine tasting at the local winery is part of the tour. The operator includes it as a standard stop, though you can purchase additional bottles if you want to take any home.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

Most of the day is spent in the Land Rover moving between stops. At each village and the monastery, you walk the streets and explore on foot, but the distances are short. The waterfall stop involves wading into the pools, not a long hike.

What happens if the weather is bad in winter?

The tour operates in all weather, but the operator may alter the exact stops between November and March depending on road conditions and water levels. Dress appropriately for mountain weather, which can be cooler and wetter than the coast.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca. Confirm your hotel's location when you book, as some properties outside the main areas may not be on the pickup route.