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

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


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sea Caves, Agiou Geogiou Road, Paphos Cyprus

Unusual natural landscape
These formations are priceless it takes thousands of years to create them

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Avakas Gorge, Paphos Cyprus

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 minutes

Stop At: Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station, Akamas, Paphos Cyprus

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 minutes

Stop At: Akamas Peninsula, Neo Chorion Cyprus

Way trough Akamas forest with swim stop (April-November)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Latchi, Latchi, Polis, Paphos District

Free time for a lunch

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Baths of Aphrodite, near Latchi, Latchi, Polis Cyprus

In the shady garden there is a grotto where, according to the legend, Aphrodite took baths

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Edro III Shipwreck, Peyia Cyprus

Abandoned ship became a visit card of Paphos Area

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Parking Fees
• Jeep Tour

Não Incluído

• Lunch

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