A 2-day (3 nights) Guided walking and kayaking trip around Cape Greko

This is a two-days three nights single accommodation walking and kayaking programme around beautiful Cape Greko, a tiny national park between the resorts of Agia Napa and Protaras in the south east part of Cyprus. The coast is rocky and the waters are crystal clear. Konnos beach, from where the guided walking trip starts and ends, is one of the island's finest.
​The route is offered all year round.

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 walking route is along the coast means that it is cooler. Also because the length of the walk is not very long it means that it could be managed in summer to avoid much of the hottest time of the day. 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. If we are lucky we may see some while we kayak (especially along the east coast of Cape Greko, if we do that route instead of the default south route). On our usual kayaking route sometimes we spot Monachus monachus seals.

Below one can see info about the standard (customisable) circular walk that we offer. 

Version	​Distance in km	​Total ascent (m)	​Total descent (m)	Average elevation (m)	Description
Standard version	12	300	300	50	Konnos - Cape Greko Rock - Cape Greko Sea Caves - Blue Lagoon - Konnos

​The itinerary (summary)  
Day 1 - Arrival to hotel - (if travellers have free time they could ​explore on their own   - no guide in the package)
Day 2 - A circular walk in Cape Greko usually around ten kilometers long
Day 3 - A circular kayaking trip along the south coast of Cape Greko usually upto nine kilometers long (including, subject to regulations at the time of the trip, Ayia Napa Sea Caves and Cape Greco Sea Caves cove) 
Day 4 - finish (if travellers have free time they could ​explore on their own   - no guide in the package)

Detailed Itinerary

On Day 1 travellers arrive at the hotel. Those that have free time, may explore the area on their own.Travellers discuss  with their guide (usually remotely) and decide on their walk the next day. 
On Day 2, ​walkers usually do the 10 (or so)  km long guided walk on the rocky coast. The itinerary (a stretch of it is on Aphrodite trail) starts and finishes at Konnos beach. It goes by major attractions in the area including Agioi Anargyroi chapel (possibly also the nearby cave), Kamara tou Koraka natural arch, Cape Greko rock (with excellent panoramic view from the peak), the group of sea caves of Cape Greko (known as Palathkia 'ie Palaces), as well as the stretch of the coast known as Blue Lagoon.  Cape Greko park is a good destination also for birdwatchers, especially during spring migration.  

Near 'Palaces' Cape Greko Sea Caves on a very calm day. Cape Greko rock in the background.

Vista towards the west from Cape Greko rock

Day 3 is our guided kayaking day. As this is a private trip, it is customisable. If the sea is calm we usually kayak along the south coast, otherwise along the east coast. In the trip along the south coast we usually start from Ammos tou Kambouri beach and kayak west upto and along the Agia Napa Sea Caves, including Lovers' Bridge, and back.
Depending on time availability and customers preferences, we may be able also to do a go and return trip to Cape Greko Sea Caves complex.
Between March 15 and Nov 15 we go very close and possibly enter the caves, but from Nov 15 to March 15 (and for a longer period if a relevant government regulation is in effect) we stay further away  because the caves may be used by seals and their puppies. We do not want to disturb them.

​Enjoy the ...ride!

Summary of our services
We offer travellers interested in Guided or Self/Guided exploration of our beautiful Cyprus, a menu of services:

• Guiding by an experienced and knowledgable walking and kayaking guide.
• Information on each day's walk/kayaking route
• Access to a light single sit-on-top kayak with the relevant gear and accessories (paddle, personal flotation device, drybag if required).
• 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) The services of an experienced walking and kayaking guide for two days
b) Use of a light sit-on-top kayak, with the relevant gear (paddle, personal flotation device etc) on the kayaking day trip
c) Information on the walking and kayaking  route in the form of electronic material (PDF)
d) Transportation. Free rides from/to the hotel on the days of the guided expeditions in our company car (that holds, a usual private insurance)
 e) Accommodation as follows:  
  Three nights at a hotel near Cape Greko (they may be different from month to month)
f) Breakfast for all overnights
g) On the ground support​

Notes : 
The package does NOT include transport to accommodation from the airport or to the airport (this can be arranged, at the appropriate fee, if requested. In some cases we may be able to offer free rides to and from the hotel, in our company's car. 

Prices until the end of 2024 (may be different each month, also as a number of hotels are used):
(prices are in Euro per person on a bed and breakfast basis)
March - Grecian Bay Hotel
a) Two travellers in a double room 610
b) Two travellers in single rooms 750
c) Four travellers in double rooms 475
d) Four travellers in a double and two single rooms 545
April - Grecian Bay Hotel
a) Two travellers in a double room 640
b) Two travellers in single rooms 795
c) Four travellers in double rooms 505
d) Four travellers in a double and two single rooms 580
May - Grecian Park Hotel
a) Two travellers in a double room 655
b) Two travellers in single rooms 840
c) Four travellers in double rooms 520
d) Four travellers in a double and two single rooms 615
June - Grecian Park Hotel
a) Two travellers in a double room 700
b) Two travellers in single rooms 935
c) Four travellers in double rooms 565
d) Four travellers in a double and two single rooms 680
September - Cavo Maris Hotel
a) Two travellers in a double room 685
b) Two travellers in single rooms 910
c) Four travellers in double rooms 550
d) Four travellers in a double and two single rooms 660
October - Grecian Park Hotel
a) Two travellers in a double room 700
b) Two travellers in single rooms 935
c) Four travellers in double rooms 565
d) Four travellers in a double and two single rooms 680
November - Grecian Park Hotel
a) Two travellers in a double room 640
b) Two travellers in single rooms 810
c) Four travellers in double rooms 505
d) Four travellers in a double and two single rooms 590

INQUIRIES
Please contact us via phone (or whatsapp or viber) at +35799458366, or email at [email protected] with your questions.

BOOKING PROCESS
You may book via phone (or whatsapp or viber) at +35799458366, or email at [email protected]. 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.
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 travellers may buy services from us for a different version of the trip (eg, a 4-day trip) or buy one of our other great (guided or self-guided) trips.​