Cyprus · CYPRUS JEEP SAFARIS
The Akamas tracks and the Cape Greco headland are closed to hire cars for good reason. The 15 below compare the coastal runs and the mountain climbs on route length, group size and whether lunch and the lagoon swim are in the price.
Spend seven hours exploring Paphos District in a white Land Rover Defender with guides such as John, Evros, Rodos, or Debbie. Visit sea caves, Avakas Gorge, Lara Bay, Akamas Peninsula, the Baths of Aphrodite, and the Blue Lagoon, with lunch at a traditional taverna.
“Bumpy roads, stormy sea, good food... do I need more?”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Monica, Tony, or Stav for a bumpy Landrover Defender ride through Konnos National Park. You will visit sea caves, natural bridges, old churches, Cape Greko viewpoints, Love Bridge, and a swimming stop at Konnos Beach. Hotel pickup from Ayia Napa or Protaras is included.
“Big thanks to Monica! The trip was amazing and we had the feeling that monica loves what she is doing. Good sightseeing around the coast. Thank you so much”
Join local guide Konstantinos of Sunshine Safari Tours for a nine-hour, small-group Jeep trip from Paphos into the Troodos Mountains. Expect forest tracks, dams, villages, Chantara Waterfall, Omodos sweets, Commandaria wine, the Holy Cross Monastery, and a final stop at Aphrodite’s Rock.
“We had the best day on this tour in Cyprus. Our guide was amazing — very friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. He shared so much interesting information about the places we visited and the activities we did, which made the day even more enjoyable. He was also very helpful and made the whole experience fun and engaging. We learned a lot and truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended! Thank you”
Ride a Land Rover through eastern Cyprus with a driver-guide such as Tony, Bambos, Pano, or Christopher. You’ll visit Cape Greko, Konnos Bay, sea caves, Lover’s Bridge, Agioi Saranta chapel, and Cyclops Cave, with time for swimming, photos, and a bumpy off-road run.
“It was great that we got to see parts of the island but the great stops there. No water for passengers in 30deg heat, no information about what we were seeing, basically the jeep driver dropped us off at different places and said walk down there or up there have a look and come back, he didn’t even come with us to tell us about any of what we were looking at or visiting, we learnt absolutely nothing about the island or what we saw, best part of the whole trip was being dropped back at our hotel, utter waste of money.”
Join Dimitris for a seven-hour, small-group jeep trip from Paphos. Expect sea caves, an easy but rocky Avakas Gorge walk, Lara Bay, Akamas scenery, a donkey farm, Aphrodite’s Baths, village coffee, and a seaside lunch stop at Latchi. Food costs extra, and the ride can be bumpy.
“Amazing day! If you want not just to look around Pahos most amazing places but to have a day full of laughs, music and fun, so this tour is for you. Dmitrij was the most amazing guide you can ask for. Tour is worth every cent.”
Spend about eight hours exploring western Cyprus in a small-group jeep with pickup from Paphos. Guides such as Mario, Bambos, and Philip add local stories to rough-road views, Avakas Gorge, Lara Bay, Latchi, Aphrodite’s Baths, and the Edro III shipwreck.
“What a great day. Went to many sights but was given sufficient time at each one, especially the Blue Lagoon. Filipos was knowledgeable, funny and let us know what was going on throughout the day. Cannot wait to come back in 6 months to book another trip. Thankyou”
Spend eight hours exploring the Troodos Mountains by small-group 4x4, with stops at Dipotamos Reservoir, Pano Lefkara, Mesa Potamos Falls, Pano Platres, a winery, and Omodos. Guides such as George Michael, Louis, Andreas, and Stefanos are known for lively stories, while lunch and wine are included.
“Wow, what an incredible experience! I can’t recommend the Grand Tour Jeep Safari enough. The views were absolutely stunning — mountains, valleys, and landscapes that took our breath away at every stop. Our driver and guide, Andreas, was simply amazing. So friendly, professional, and full of fascinating stories about Cyprus. I learned so much — from local history to interesting cultural tidbits — and he made the whole tour fun and engaging. Big thanks to Andreas for making this adventure truly unforgettable! We traveled in several jeeps, and all the other drivers were fantastic too — super friendly and easy to chat with. As a football fan, I really enjoyed…”
Spend about nine hours crossing Cyprus toward the Troodos Mountains in a Land Rover with a local driver-guide such as Adam, John, or Panagiotis. Expect monastery frescoes, a waterfall, village lunch, wine tasting, and some off-road driving, though most of the route uses paved roads.
“We had a lot of fun on this trip! Visited beautiful small villages and amazing views! We loved the wine tasting as well although it was pretty short. The waterfall is very small and there is not enough space for swimming. But we fully enjoyed the day, our guide was awesome and we enjoyed the time with the others on the trip🙌”
Leave Ayia Napa in a small Land Rover group and cross Cyprus by road and dirt track. Visit Lefkara, Mesa Potamos Falls, Pano Platres, a winery and Omodos, with lunch and hotel pickup included. English is standard, German support is available at each stop.
“Warum schreibt man, dass es eine deutsche Reiseleitung gibt? Man ist fast ausschließlich mit einem englischsprachigen Fahrer unterwegs, der kein Wort deutsch spricht. Die Abholung erfolgte bereits zu spät, unterwegs hatte der Jeep Panne (naja, 958 Tkm auf dem Tacho), Ersatzwagen kam schnell (mehr als 1 Mio km auf dem Tacho), der Platz hinter dem Fahrer nur für kurzbeinige Menschen, max. 1,50 m geeignet, den ersten Stop in Lefkara kann man sich wirklich sparen, ganz furchtbar. Ebenso die Weinprobe, der Redner war ja vielleicht witzig, aber auch nur auf englisch. Das Mittagessen war reichlich und nicht schlecht, aber wer schon mal in einer echten zypriotischen Taverne gegessen hat, weiß, dass…”
Ride a small Land Rover convoy from Protaras into the Troodos foothills. You’ll visit Lefkara and Omodos, walk to Mesa Potamos Falls, taste local wine, and eat a generous mountain lunch. Guides such as George Michael, Louis, and Tasos are known for local stories and lively humor.
“your drivers should keep their windows close as you are driving on hills where there are no roads and dust keep coming inside and goes in our nose and eyes. Also drivers should keep distance from each other to avoid fumes coming from front car.”
Spend about eight hours exploring Cyprus by 4x4, from Lythrodontas and the Red Lake of Mitsero to Machairas Monastery, Fikardou, Lefkara, and a serene mountain lagoon. Guides such as Adam and John add local stories, while hotel pickup keeps the day simple.
“Our guide was excellent, and made our trip so much worth the money and time. This is a must see trip for everyone!”
Spend 8 to 9 hours crossing Cyprus by Land Rover and boat. Visit Famagusta, view Varosha from outside, explore Venetian walls, then cruise to the Blue Lagoon for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and a second swim stop. Small groups and guides in English, German, or Polish make this a lively day out.
“Really happy with this activity/expedition. We had a funny, experienced guide who was full of knowledge. Farmagusta was a ghost town, and we got to see how the Ottomans invaded parts of Cyprus. The food on the boat was excellent. Finishing the day with swimming in the Blue Lagoon and a bit of dancing on the boat was very fun.”
Spend about eight hours crossing Cyprus by air-conditioned jeep with a local driver-guide. You’ll visit Kykkos Monastery, Tzelefos Bridge, Chantara Waterfall, Omodos, Mount Olympus, and Aphrodite’s Rock, with optional wine tasting and hotel pickup from Paphos.
“A grand day out visiting the Troodos mountains in a landrover and mostly off road, excellent guides and a lot of fun!”
Travel from Larnaca in a small jeep group with guide George Michael or another English-speaking guide, cross into northern Cyprus to see Famagusta, then board a boat for two swim stops, snorkeling, a barbecue lunch, lemonade, and a local drink.
“Our guide George Michel was quite knowledgeable. He taught us a lot about history of area .. The cruise in Lady Popi I was exceptionally beautiful. We had two stops to swim; quite refreshing . One with turtles swimming with us and beautiful fish. Mohammed Rafeeq the bar tender and DJ with beautiful selection of music.Hisham Khalil great spirit and sharing the group with dance moves. All in all .. would love to repeat again”
Spend nine hours with local guide Konstantinos in a Land Rover Defender, traveling from Paphos into the Troodos Mountains. Expect rough forest tracks, village coffee, dams, a waterfall swim, Omodos, Commandaria wine, and Aphrodite’s Rock. The group is limited to eight, but comfort is basic.
“Great experience with great guide. It was clear that the guide put a lot of thought and care into developing an itinerary away from the crowds and has a true passion for what he does”
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