Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos Discount Tickets

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Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos image
Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos image
Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos image
Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos image
Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos image

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Overview

A great alternative for those who don't like traveling by bus. A trip to Akamas National Park will start with a visit of Paphos higlights Shipwreck Edro and Sea caves.The route of the trip leads through the most interesting places on the Akamas Peninsula and is sure to delight nature lovers and thrill seekers.. The program includes a walk in the natural Avakas Gorge and a visit to Lara Beach, which is a nesting ground for sea turtles.Almost all geological formations of Cyprus - valleys, caves, paths and canyons are represented in the Akamas reserve.We will then head towards the natural pool, surrounded with greenery – Baths of Aphrodite ( free time for lunch ) And tour will be finished in Local winery with vine tasting

Pickup Information

If you dont stay in hotel find closest hotel to your location on maps and choose it from list so you can easily access it on day of tour.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Unusual natural landscape These formations are priceless it takes thousands of years to create them
Duration: 20 mins
2. A rocky path between rugged mountain boulders The route through the gorge is characterised by thick vegetation and a particularly attractive, shady and moist environment. While hiking you can study the indigenous plants: lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus), Phoenician juniper (Juniperus phoenicea), terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus), thorny broom (Calycotome villosa), common smilax (Smilax aspera), oleander (Nerium oleander), storax (Styrax officinalis), and the endemic endangered Akamas centaury (Centaurea akamantis). The main species of fauna found in the area are: Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog. Birds: Cyprus wheatear (endemic), Cyprus warbler (endemic), scops owl (endemic), partridge, little owl, kestrel, wild pigeon. Reptiles: Stellion lizard. Amphibians: Marsh frog, iridescent frog, tree frog.
Duration: 40 mins
3. On a secluded beach away from hotels, shops, and any public facilities, the tiny wooden Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station helps baby turtles hatch and head for the sea. Sometimes during hatching season, there will be water tanks with tiny sea turtles inside that have just come out of their eggs at the station. At other times, you'll encounter iron cages and signs scattered along the beach warning of turtle nests buried in the sand underneath. Cages protect them from predators such as birds and foxes.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Way trough Akamas forest with swim stop (April-November)
Duration: 30 mins
5. Free time for a lunch
Duration: 60 mins
6. In the shady garden there is a grotto where, according to the legend, Aphrodite took baths
Duration: 20 mins
7. Abandoned ship became a visit card of Paphos Area
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Jeep Tour

Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by ConstrucTOUR Travel Agency

Reviews

4.6

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Based on 251 reviews

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