Jeep Safari to Akamas National Park: Avakas Gorge Tour from Paphos
About This Tour
Discover the wild beauty of the Akamas Peninsula on this full-day jeep safari from Paphos. Designed for travellers who prefer an adventurous overland experience...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Paphos · Languages: English
Know before you go: INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; 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.
About Paphos
Paphos
Whether you head to Kato Paphos for haloumi mezze and the Paphos Archaeological Park or modern Paphos for a taste of earthy Cyprus, a local guide can help make the most of a trip to town.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Jeep Tour
Not Included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Unusual natural landscape These formations are priceless it takes thousands of years to create themA 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.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.Way trough Akamas forestFree time for a lunchSwimming in crystal clear waterIn the shady garden there is a grotto where, according to the legend, Aphrodite took baths2 waterfalls, 2 lagoons - a paradise for lovers of natural beauty According to the Greek mythology, Aphrodite – the Goddess of love and Adonis – the God of beauty and desire were madly in love. It is said that the citizens of Paphos are descendants of the two lovers. Artemis, the Goddess of hunting was envious of their love and was trying to find a way to kill Adonis. The first two times, Adonis was really lucky but the third time, a man distinguished as wild boar fatally wounded him. He returned back to the baths, where he died in the arms of Aphrodite.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Pegeia. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Pegeia. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
