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A 2-day (2 night) Guided trip around Akamas of short(er) walks - average abt 8 km per day

 

A walker descending from Mouuti tis Sotiras peak

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a two-days (two nights) single accommodation walking trip around the Laona Plateau and beautiful Akamas, the legendary playground of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. The route goes also through some of the picturesque stone-built villages on the Laona plateau, presenting the traveller with elements of the island's cultural heritage (not least of which is its cuisine).
​The route is offered all year round and is customisable.

Climate - sea water temperature
Please check the relevant climate and sea water temperature information. During the hot season, many people would find walking on the island uncomfortable. However the fact that the route is largely on a ridge and a plateau, as well as near the north west coast, means that it is cooler. Also because the daily length is not very long means that it could be managed in summer to avoid much of the hottest time of the day. While in late autumn, winter and spring the scenery may be greener, summer has also significant green tones in the form of vineyards, olive, carob orchards and juniper bushes near the coast. In summer and autumn the sea water temperatures are higher and those explorers into snorkelling may be blessed with spotting some of the thousands of sea turtles that visit Cyprus during the warm season to feed and reproduce.

Below one can see info about the walks. 

Day of Trip

​Distance in km

​Total ascent (m)

​Total descent (m)

Average elevation (m)

Description

Day 1

9

450

450

300

Focused on natural and cultural attractions around Kritou Terra village (including Agia Paraskevi chapel and Kremmiotis waterfall). Can easily be extended to 14.5 km, if start and finish is in Droushia village

Day 2

8

400

400

200

One of the most beautiful walks in Cyprus. Can be extended, eg by combining with Adonis trail and/or by walking further west (and back) along the coast

Average

8.5

425

425

250

 


​The itinerary (summary)  
Day 1 - Arrival to the hotel (may be able to offer a free ride ) either at Droushia village or near the Akamas north coast, depending on availability)
Day 2 - Do the walk around Kritou Terra village
Day 3 - Do the Aphrodite Trail walk - leave the hotel (may be able to offer a free ride)

Detailed Itinerary
 

On Day 1 the explorers arrive at the hotel. For those who do not have transportation, we can arrange taxi transportation (for the relevant fee). In some cases we may be able, if time arrangements work, to offer a free ride in our company car (which holds teh usual private insurance). 
On Day 2 weexplore on foot the eastern slope of the Laona Plateau. The default version of the route starts at the stone built Kritou Terra village, pretty and well preserved, home to the first casino on the island, from just before 1900. Th walking route passes by the waterfall of Kremmiotis and the medieval tiny Agia Paraskevi chapel (the adjacent watermill and gorge, as well as a number of catacombs). If walkers prefer, we can easily do a longer walk that starts from (and ends at) Droushia village (total length of a bit over 14 km). ​​

 

The descent from Moutti tis Sotiras peak

 

At the tiny medieval Agia Paraskevi chapel

On Day 3 we do a guided walk centered around the north coast of Akamas. The route constitutes one of the very best on the whole Cyprus. We pass by the ruins of a medieval monastery and a huge old oak tree. The route ascends onto the imposing Moutti Tis Sotiras peak, from where walkers enjoy glorious views of the north west, and of the north coast, all the way to Pomos village in the north east. The descent from the peak is for many walkers a huge highlight of the whole trip. The stretch on the coastal dirt road next to cliffs also offers lovely views. Walkers leave Akamas from small yet mythical Baths of Aphrodite cave. ​

If the participants prefer, we can do a different (longer version of the route), eg incorporate the east stretch of Adonis trail, and/or extend the walk on the coastal road towards the west to one of the lovely covers and back.
​The program ends on Day 3.  We can arrange taxi transportation if required. We can also possibly offer a free ride to participants in our company car (that holds a private insurance).

​Enjoy our Akamas and our Laona!

Summary of our services
We offer Walkers interested in exploring beautiful Cyprus, a menu of services:

  • Guiding by an experienced and knowledgable guide.

  • Information on each day's walk

  • Booking of appropriate accommodation on the route, where possible in small, family run establishments.

  • Booking of meals, including breakfast, dinner (as per the package) and optionally lunch packs , with a high element of local cuisine, where available.

  • Arranging all applicable luggage transport.

  • Arranging transfers to location of arrival/departure and other transfers if required.

  • On the ground support for the independent walker.


The package
It includes the following:
a) Guiding the walk on two days 
b) Information on the walking routes in PDF form
c) Transportation. The standard package doesnot include transportation. It should be noted that the walks are circular. We can provide walkers with free rides in our company's car, that holds a usual private insurance. With regards to transportation to the hotel on arrival day and from the hotel on departure day, we can arrange upon request rides in a private taxi. In some cases, and if the participants are interested, we may be able to offer free rides in our company car (as the walking guide will transfer from and to Nicosia). 

 d) Accommodation as follows:  

Two nights at Droushia Heights hotel  if that is available, otherwise near Baths of Aphrodite in Akamas (Aphrodite Beach Hotel

e) Breakfast for all overnights
f) On the ground support

Notes : 
1) The package does NOT include transport to the hotel (on Day 1) or from the hotel (after the walk, on Day 3). When booking one can add airport transportation, upgrade rooms, add extra nights. In case of some other request, please contact us.
2) We have agreements with more hotels in the rare case that the rooms in the above organisations are occupied.  
    
Prices for 2024

Rates outside July and August (per person, on a bed and breakfast basis) for 2024

The prices below are for the standard package and do not include transportation at arrival and departure (at/from) the hotel:
  a)  two walkers travel together on a Double Occupancy basis is 495 Euro per person 
  b) two walkers travel together on single room basis is 550 Euro per person
c) four walkers travel together on a Double Occupancy basis is 310 Euro per person
d) four walkers travel together (one Double room and two single rooms) is 355 Euro per person  

INQUIRIES
Please contact us via phone (or whatsapp or viber) at +35799458366, or email at phivos@cypruswalksetc.com with your questions.

BOOKING PROCESS
You may book via phone (or whatsapp or viber) at +35799458366, or email at phivos@cypruswalksetc.com. We will then enquire with the hotel(s) and (provided that there is availability) book (and issue an Invoice to you to pay within a couple of days a deposit if you book way in advance, with the balance a month before the start of the trip, or the full amount if you book within a month of the trip). If the payment is not made within a couple of days, the booking is cancelled. You will be in due coarse receive relevant information with regards to the payment and the trip.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If Customers cancel:
Cancellation charges for a booked trip:

  • Until Day 60 prior to travel date: No cancellation fee

  • Day 60 to Day 16 prior to travel date : 20%

  • Day 15 to Day 3 prior to travel date: 50%

  • Day 2 prior to Day 1 prior to travel date: 80%

  • Day 0 of the trip onward: 100%


If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels
If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels for severe expected weather or other reason we provide our customers with full refund for the services paid to us. Where possible we provide alternatives, which customers can select instead of refunds if they prefer.


TRAVEL INSURANCE
We expect that all users of our services will make all necessary arrangements to, and will for the duration of their trip with us, be covered by adequate insurance related to our services (personal accident, medical expenses, etc).

​​Please keep in mind that walkers may buy services from us for other versions of the trip (eg, a 3-day guided walk instead of the 2-day walk) or they may extend their trip staying for more days at any of the accommodation options.

This is literally our top Cyprus walk, as it is composed of two trails, one of which (Artemis trail) is the Cyprus trail with the highest elevation (1,800 meters).  Artemis trail is circular and has a length of seven km.  Walkers pass by many pines and junipers.
Walkers may see barren rock at the top, while walking next to cliffs at points. I recommend that one does the trail (also) closer to summer, since because of the high elevation, flowers tend to be in bloom later in the season, compared to the same species in lower elevation.
The linear Caledonia waterfall trail is very different to Artemis.  It runs next to a stream, and naturally the flora and fauna is very different (and richer). With a length of just three kilometers, it is quite steep (one needs to be very careful), and crosses the stream at points. Walkers may hear many songbirds (especially towards summer), though it is rather difficult to spot them.  About midway one finds Caledonia Waterfall, a major natural attraction in the area. The water quantity is not significant, but the setting is nevertheless idyllic.  The trail finishes in Platres village.
The combination of these two trails makes a perfect getaway for those interested to explore Top Cyprus.

Cyprus Walks Etc offers customisable guided walking trips to Madari trail. We also offer self-guided walking trips, from a number of villages on Troodos, that mainly include GPS information about the routes and relevant transportation. The route is excellent year round, especially for its vistas, the particular rock formations and the variety in its vegetation. We advise for early start during July and August. You are welcomed to book with us. 

Book a Customisable Guided walking trip around Madari with us 

Book a Self-Guided walking trip around Madari with us 

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