The 15 Cyprus Safaris Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Paphos: Land Rover Jeep Safari Coastal Tour and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,351 reviews · 7 hours · from $70Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Paphos District in a white Land Rover Defender with guides such as John, Evros, Rodos, or Debbie. You’ll tackle rough tracks, walk through Avakas Gorge, see Lara Bay and sea caves, stop at the Baths of Aphrodite, and swim at the Blue Lagoon when conditions allow.

“Excellent day out all be it dusty and a tad basic in the back of the land rover. Guide was good and informative but struggled to hear much again due to being in the back of the landie.”

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2.East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,090 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Join an English-speaking guide such as Monica, Tony, or Andreas for a four-hour Land Rover adventure from Ayia Napa or Protaras. Expect rough tracks, sea caves, old churches, Cape Greko views, Lovers Bridge, and time to swim at Konnos Beach. The ride is fun, but not plush.

“Perfect little day tour to see and enjoy beautiful Ayia Napa. George was ver nice and informative and a good driver. The best of luck!”

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3.Caves Jeep Safari from Protaras & Ayia Napa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 387 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Best value

Spend 4.5 hours exploring east Cyprus in a Land Rover-style jeep with a local driver-guide. Visit Cape Greko, Konnos Bay, sea caves, Love Bridge, Agioi Saranta chapel, and Cyclops Cave. Pickup covers Ayia Napa, Protaras, Pernera, Paralimni, and Kapparis.

“Fun half day trip. Convenient way to see the main sightseeing spots in Ayia Napa. Our tour guide was great, the people on our tour were also a great bunch. A nice activity to do if you have a morning spare.”

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4.Cyprus: Odyssey Boat Safari from Larnaca to Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 251 reviews · 5 hours · from $88

Join Captain Andreas and an English-speaking crew for a five-hour cruise from Larnaca to Protaras. Swim and snorkel near Zenobia, Cape Pyla, Ayia Napa, and the Blue Lagoon, then enjoy a Cypriot BBQ, open bar, music, and a look toward Famagusta.

“It was a lovely tour. Well organised and very insightful. I would recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about eight hours exploring Akamas National Park in a small jeep group of up to 10. Guides such as Mario and Bambos combine off-road driving, short walks, sea views, turtle conservation, Latchi, and flexible stops. Expect rough tracks, changing plans, and a full day outdoors.

“Great tour, see so much in one day, tour guide was excellent, would definitely recommend going on this trip.”

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6.4 hour Quad & Buggy Safari Akamas(lara Bay) & Adonis Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Set out from Peyia with an English-speaking guide on a quad or buggy safari through Akamas. Swim at Adonis Baths and Lara Bay, photograph the sea caves and St George Island, and expect scenic road and rough-track driving, dust, and a small group of up to 20.

“The pick up was on time and the lady was very nice and friendly. Instructions were clear and we felt safe at all times with the two guys looking after us at road junctions The buggy was great fun and we got very dusty all part of the fun the lunch was an excellent chicken buffet with salad and potatoes. Plenty of stops and really a great experience- fully recommend this buggy trip”

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7.From Larnaca: Grand Tour Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 8 hours · from $109

Ride a 4x4 from Larnaca into the Troodos Mountains, stopping at Dipotamos Reservoir, Pano Lefkara, Mesa Potamos Falls, Pano Platres, a winery, and Omodos. Guides such as George Michael, Louis, and Andreas add history and humor. Expect dirt roads, a tight vehicle, lunch with wine, and plenty of mountain scenery.

“Well rounded trip around Cyprus to see a bit different kind of Cyprus, with Mountain rides and villages. Spiced up with humour and bits of information about Cyprus (especially if you get the awesome chance to ride with Louis) making the riding parts engaging. Expect a bumby ride (mountains, dirt roads!) but well rounded stops make up for this. Special note and thanks to the whole crew for kindness and safety!”

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8.Troodos Jeep Safari from Protaras,Ayia napa & Larnaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about nine hours crossing Cyprus from Protaras, Ayia Napa, or Larnaca into the Troodos Mountains. You will visit Agios Ioannis Lambadistis Monastery, Chantara Waterfall, a local winery, and Pedoulas for lunch. Guides such as John, Adam, Tony, and Panagiotis are praised for their local knowledge and careful driving.

“Family of 4 with 2 teens, we had a fantastic time. Our driver Panagiotis was brilliant, so knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had a memorable day and that everyone was comfortable. Off roading and the Waterfall were highlights. The winery is also very good. The luch stop was delicious too. Highly recommended trip”

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9.From Ayia Napa: Grand Tour Jeep Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 155 reviews · 8h 30m · from $109

Ride a small-group Land Rover from Ayia Napa into the Troodos foothills. You will visit Lefkara and Omodos, walk to Mesa Potamos Falls, taste local wine, and eat a generous Cypriot lunch. Guides speak English, with German support at each stop when selected. Fanos is one named guide.

“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…”

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10.From Protaras: Full-Day Grand tour Jeep Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $109

Leave Protaras for an eight-hour 4x4 journey into the Troodos foothills. You’ll visit Lefkara and Omodos, walk to Mesa Potamos Falls, taste local wine, and eat Cypriot dishes in Pano Platres. Guides such as George Michael, Louie, and Tasos are known for lively stories and careful driving.

“Louis was amazing! What a character! He made the trip so much fun with the off-roading and his knowledge! Loved the places we stopped, especially the winery.”

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11.Village & Mountain Buggy Safari in Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Drive a quad or buggy from Paphos through Riccos Beach, Mandria, Asprokremmos Dam, and the mountain villages of Nata and Episkopi. Costas and his team provide the vehicle, goggles, water, and a village coffee stop. Expect dust, public roads, rough tracks, and changing scenery.

“Good fun, saw some more of Cyprus but didn’t get a chance to swim or have lunch as I’m the description, but would still recommend as a good fun off road driving experience.”

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12.Enchanted Lagoon Jeep Safari from Protaras, Ayia Napa & Larnaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel by Land Rover with a local guide such as Adam or John through Cyprus mountain villages, the Red Lake of Mitsero, Machairas Monastery, Fikardou, Lefkara, and a warm stone lagoon. Pickup is included from Protaras, Ayia Napa, Larnaca, and nearby resorts.

“For my family it was nice, nice places, very friendly guide but a little space for lag in the car and there should be more off-road.”

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13.Famagusta & Blue Lagoon Jeep Safari & Boat Combination

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $111

Spend 8 to 9 hours crossing the Green Line to Famagusta, passing Varosha, exploring the old city, and cruising to Ayia Napa’s Blue Lagoon. Small groups, hotel pickup, lunch, snorkeling gear, and guides in English, German, or Polish make this a lively history-and-swimming day.

“We had so much fun on this tour. The groups are small, which is preferable to a large bus and resulted in lots of space to move around the ship. Our guide, George, was very friendly and knowledgable. He shared some of Cyprus' history with us and kept the mood light and fun. We honestly laughed a lot and had a great time! The jeep definitely isn't made for very tall people, (other Hutchins, you're warned) but you're not inside the jeep for a long time and I still preferred this to large bus transportation. On the ship everybody was very friendly as well. We swam with the turtles which…”

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14.Paphos: Seaside and off Road Buggy Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 1h 30m · from $111

Drive a fully automatic buggy from Paphos along dusty tracks and seaside routes to Mandria village. An English-speaking local guide leads the small group, with time to relax at the beach, buy a drink, or swim in warm weather. Bring a license, closed shoes, and clothes you can dirty.

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15.Paphos: Beach and Mountain Buggy Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 3 hours

Drive a buggy from Geroskipou’s municipal beach across dusty farm tracks, stop at Mandria beach, then climb into Paphos mountain country. Your English-speaking guide, including Dimitri on some departures, leads a small group of up to eight to a rural village coffee shop. Bring a license, closed shoes, and clothes that can get dirty.

“This will probably be the highlight of the time in Cyprus. Fantastic experience from start to finish with amazing scenery, delicious fresh local food in a mountain village and some wonderful company. 5 star tour guide. Relaxed, safe and a very enjoyable safari.”

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