Akamas Riviera Guided Hiking Tour
Overview
A scenic hiking route that offers stunning views of North-East Akamas bays and beaches, including Fontana Amoroza, as well Polis Chrysochou bay. Points of interest include Baths of Aphrodite, Mouti tis Sotiras view point, Pyrgos tis Rigainas ancient remains and a giant oak tree, where according to the legend, goddess Aphrodite used to rest.
-Distance: 7 km
-Duration: 3-4 hours including stops and breaks
-Level: Moderate
- Type: Circular
At the end of the hiking tour you will have 2 hours free-time until mini-bus pickup. You can have lunch at the Baths of Aphrodite restaurant and/or swim or snorkel at the crystal-clear waters of the Baths of Aphrodite Bay below.
Our hiking guides are experienced locals with more than 25 years of experience. We always carry an advanced first-aid kit for a large group of people and at least one of our hiking guides is a certified first-aid assistant.
-Distance: 7 km
-Duration: 3-4 hours including stops and breaks
-Level: Moderate
- Type: Circular
At the end of the hiking tour you will have 2 hours free-time until mini-bus pickup. You can have lunch at the Baths of Aphrodite restaurant and/or swim or snorkel at the crystal-clear waters of the Baths of Aphrodite Bay below.
Our hiking guides are experienced locals with more than 25 years of experience. We always carry an advanced first-aid kit for a large group of people and at least one of our hiking guides is a certified first-aid assistant.
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea - A cup of fresh Cyprus coffee, during our stop at "Moutti tis Sotiras"
- Bottled water - 2 x 500ml bottles of natural mineral water
- Snacks - Cyprus Traditional products during the big break at the middle of the route.
- High quality digital photo album of the hiking tour (By e-mail link a few days after the event)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aphrodite Trail, Towards Baths of Aphrodite, Latchi, Polis Cyprus
Starting from the baths of Aphrodite, this nature trail passes through Black pine and Phoenicean juniper forest upwards to the medivial monastery remains of "Pyrgos tis Rigainas" and the 860 years old giant oak tree, which according to the tradition was the resting place of goddess Aphrodite on her way from Baths of Aphrodite .
A short uphill to enjoy the panoramic view from "Moutti tis Sotiras" at 370m above sea level and then downhill through a beautiful sea-view trail to reach the road to Fontana Amoroza, which will lead us back to the Baths of Aphrodite.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Baths of Aphrodite, near Latchi, Latchi, Polis Cyprus
According to legend this is the place where Greek mythology goddess Aphrodite used to bathe after a swimming at the sea bay. It is also the place where Adonis met Aphrodite and their love affair begun.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moutti Tis Sotiras, Neo Chorio, Cyprus
Panoramic View of Blue Lagoon, Polis Chrysochou Bay and the whole North/East side of Akamas peninsula
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aphrodite's Beach, Latchi, Polis Cyprus
Free time for lunch and/or swimming at the end of the hiking tour
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aphrodite Trail, Towards Baths of Aphrodite, Latchi, Polis Cyprus
Starting from the baths of Aphrodite, this nature trail passes through Black pine and Phoenicean juniper forest upwards to the medivial monastery remains of "Pyrgos tis Rigainas" and the 860 years old giant oak tree, which according to the tradition was the resting place of goddess Aphrodite on her way from Baths of Aphrodite .
A short uphill to enjoy the panoramic view from "Moutti tis Sotiras" at 370m above sea level and then downhill through a beautiful sea-view trail to reach the road to Fontana Amoroza, which will lead us back to the Baths of Aphrodite.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Baths of Aphrodite, near Latchi, Latchi, Polis Cyprus
According to legend this is the place where Greek mythology goddess Aphrodite used to bathe after a swimming at the sea bay. It is also the place where Adonis met Aphrodite and their love affair begun.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moutti Tis Sotiras, Neo Chorio, Cyprus
Panoramic View of Blue Lagoon, Polis Chrysochou Bay and the whole North/East side of Akamas peninsula
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aphrodite's Beach, Latchi, Polis Cyprus
Free time for lunch and/or swimming at the end of the hiking tour
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
709hajara
July 2023
Loved the experience! The hike trail was very pretty and the guides were great. The peak was worth it!
Loved the experience! The hike trail was very pretty and the guides were great. The peak was worth it!