Cyprus · SAFARI
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 off-road safaris justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
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”
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 guide Olga and Captain Andreas for a five-hour coastal cruise from Larnaca Marina to Protaras. Swim above the Zenobia wreck, visit Cape Pyla, Love Bridge, Pirate Caves, and Blue Lagoon, then enjoy a Cypriot BBQ buffet, drinks, music, and return transport.
“The captain was great, he personally picked us up from hotel which was very much appreciated. the food was good especially the chicken and potato's was great. the captain was friendly and host/guide was very bubbly. good vibes.”
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”
Join Chris Andreou Quad Buggy Adventures for a half-day ride through Akamas near Paphos. Drive a quad or buggy on roads and dusty tracks, swim at Adonis Baths and Lara Bay, photograph the Sea Caves and St George Island, and return to Peyia. English guides, helmets and petrol are included.
“I warmly recommend Chris's tour. We paid 5 Euro to be picked up from our hotel (it wasn't on the list but I reached out) and were offered many options for lunch. We each got a quad (ATV/traktoron) and followed him to all the sites. At the end, he drove us back to our hotel. It was a 5 hour experience overall. We went in December, so it wasn't dusty at all. We didn't swim but also we had pristine beaches all to ourselves and it was magical and thrilling all at the same time!”
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.”
Drive a quad or buggy from Paphos along Riccos Beach, Mandria, Asprokremmos Dam, and mountain tracks near Nata and Episkopi. Guide Costas and his team provide equipment, safety instructions, water, and coffee, with hotel pickup available from parts of Poseidonos Avenue.
“Picked up in the oldest, beater car on the island. Old, worn out equipment, our seatbelts were held together by a carabiner and half the old buggies pulled to one direction and engines sounded like they were on deaths door. Trip started with 30 second minimal safety orientation in very broken English, and we quickly zipped down the road. No ID checks, no license check, straight to the road. A couple quick stops while the guide was conducting business on his phone on the road and off. Then a hurried trip back on mostly main roads with car traffick so he could get to the next customers. Several times we…”
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!”
Travel from Paphos in a small safari vehicle through Troodos Forest, stopping at Kykkos Monastery, Roudias Bridge, waterfalls, Omodos, and Aphrodite’s Rock. Guides such as Vassos, George, Thalis, and Lambros are praised for adding humor and local insight, but vehicle comfort and commentary can vary.
“The tour I paid for was meant to have an English speaking guide. The ‘guide/driver’ never introduced himself, never told us his name (another driver told us he was Philip). His entire commentary was the name of the towns as we passed through. No commentary on the monastery or it’s history (the monastery is beautiful!). His word for ‘waterfall’ was ‘water’ He never stopped at mt Olympus. When I asked where it was he said ‘Toroodas’… which we didn’t stop at. The jeep didn’t have operating seatbelts and the back door opened during the drive. The scenery and drive itself were pleasant but the overall day was very disappointing.”
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!”
Pick a harbour, a mountain road or a ruin.
