The 9 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.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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8.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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9.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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