Cape Greco & Ayia Napa 2-days guided kayaking (as default, no accommodation)
customisable routes for each day
This is a 2 days guided kayaking trip along some of the most beautiful coastlines of Cyprus, at the south east tip of the island. The kayaking routes in this package range between 4 km and 7 km, depending on the profile and preferences of the kayakers, the condition of the sea and time availability. We recommend this program for all year round.
Notes
1) The kayaking route around the Ayia Napa Sea Caves is available between May and October. From November to April access close to the Sea Caves is prohibited as Mediterranean monk seals may be using some of the caves to raise their puppies.
2) The kayaking route around the Red Cliffs is available only when there are no military exercises taking place there. We know the exact availability either two weeks in advance or fewer days before the trip date.
3) In general we recommend starting the kayaking trips earlier in the morning, when the sea is usually calmer.
4) In case the sea is not favourable (we only guide trips under less that 5 Beaufort), we either offer an alternative route if possible (usually the east coast is calmer) or offer alternative exploration experiences, especially hiking.
Below one can see most the standard walks in the program.
Day of Trip | (Usual) Distance in km | 3/4 hour kayaking trip? | East/south coast? | Description |
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Day 2 | 4 | 3 | South | 3-hour kayaking trip to Cape Greco Sea Caves - one of the most important natural attractions in the area |
Day 3 | 7 | 4 | East | 4-hour kayaking trip to east Cape Greco - pass by Konnos beach, Agioi Anargyroi chapel and cave, Kamara tou Koraka arch - usually calmer waters, sometimes we spot sea turtles |
Average | 6 | |||
Option for Day 3 (from May to Oct) | 7 | 4 | South | 4-hour kayaking trip to Ayia Napa Sea Caves - very special experience. Sometimes congested, not allowed from November to April. |
Option for Day 2 (when no military exercises) | 5 | 3 | South | 3-hour kayaking trip to the Red Cliffs - rugged cliffs on the coast, only available when no military exercises. |
Variable length kayaking route
Please remember that because of the nature of the kayaking trips, the exact route that we do depends on a number of parameters including the sea condition, the profile and preference of the group and time availability.
The itinerary (summary) - please remember that we have a number of options for kayaking routes in the package
Day 1 - Arrival to arranged accommodation from the airport. The service is offered with free rides from Larnaca, Ayia Napa or Protaras and with no overnights (we have packages with or without taxi rides from and to Larnaca airport). However if the kayakers request so, we can arrange also accommodation. Larnaca accommodation is recommended for those who want to include cultural exploration in their trip (attractions like the medieval St. Lazarus church, the Larnaca fort, other old churches and mosques, museums and the old quarter and a vibrant small city). Also Larnaca being a town (of 60,000 inhabitants) is 'alive' all year round. Protaras and even Ayia Napa tend to be dormant from the middle of November until the end of March.
Day 2 - Free ride from the accommodation to do the first day kayaking trip. We monitor the sea forecast very closely. We assume that we will do the 3-hour kayaking trip to Cape Greco Sea Caves cove on Day 2. Depending on the forecast, we may reverse the day of the trips. After the kayaking trip, free ride back to the accommodation. If the kayakers' accommodation is between Pyla coast and Larnaca, on the way to and from the kayaking area we leave the kayakers on a beach for a few minutes (usually five minutes before kayaking and around fifteen after kayaking), either to pick up the kayaks trailer or to wash the kayaks and return the loaded kayaks trailer.
Day 3 - Similar to Day 2 - the default kayaking route is the 4-hour kayaking trip to the east coast of Cape Greco.
Day 4 - Finish
Detailed Itinerary
On Day 1, the kayakers (who bought the relevant taxi airport package) are transferred by taxi from the Larnaca airport to their accommodation In Larnaca, Ayia Napa or Protaras (accommodation is not part of the package, we can arrange it if we have relevant request) where they would usually stay for three nights. Depending on the time of arrival visitors could relax and explore the town/resort where they stay and its vicinity.
On Day 2 travellers do the 3-hour kayaking trip to Cape Greco Sea Caves cove.
The sea caves cove is one of the most popular natural attractions in the wider area. The locals know them as 'Palathkia' meaning 'Palaces' in the Greek Cypriot dialect, because of their grand entrances. The cove is a lovely place to explore and the water is light blue with relatively shallow white sandy sea floor. It is not possible to enter the sea caves on a kayak because the entrances are blocked by rocks or they are too shallow.
The starting/finishing point is about 1.5 km from the sea caves. The coastline to the sea caves is rocky and relatively low without any noteworthy characteristic, yet the sea has beautiful light blue waters. Further east the coastline has a number of taller formations and narrow coves. How far east we continue depends on the conditions on the day and the kayakers.
On Day 3 travellers are scheduled to do a 4-hour kayaking trip around south Protaras and east Cape Greco. The route starts about 500 meters south of Green Bay beach and continues south. The usual total distance is about seven km long. Again, the exact route depends of the sea condition, the kayakers profile and preference and time availability. The usual route passes by Konnos bay, Agioi Anargyroi chapel and cave and reaches south to Kamara tou Koraka rocky arch. The first 1.5 kms are in usually calmer, shallow light blue waters, and very close to a flatter limestone rugged coastline. Further south the waters are usually more choppy, yet as a rule calmer than those along the south coast.
During the hot season, lucky kayakers may spot green sea turtles coming to the surface for a breathe.
From May to October, the 4-hour kayaking trip to the Ayia Napa Sea Caves is an alternative to this route.
On Day 4 morning, the package ends. If travellers want we can book additional kayaking trips etc, otherwise (for those who bought a package with taxi to the airport) we arrange a taxi for them.
Summary of our services
We offer Guided Walkers interested in exploring beautiful coastlines of Cyprus, a menu of services:
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Information on our inhouse designed route that presents much of the best the Cyprus coastline has to offer, combining clear waters with interesting rocky formations. We provide information on each day's kayaking route.
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Booking of appropriate accommodation on the route, where possible in small, family run establishments.
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Booking of meals, including breakfast, dinner (as per the package) and optionally lunch packs , with a high element of local cuisine, where available.
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Arranging all applicable luggage transport.
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Arranging transfers to location of arrival/departure and other transfers if required.
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On the ground support for the independent walker.
The package
It includes the following:
a) Information on the kayaking routes in the form of electronic material (PDF).
b) Transportation
1) For Day 1 transport from Larnaca airport or no airport transport, depending on the package bought
2) For Day 2, a free ride by the guide from the hotel in Larnaca to Pyla, in Ayia Napa or in Protaras to the kayaking start/finish, and at the end of the kayaking trip back to the hotel (for pickups from Larnaca to Pyla, short pauses at a beach in Ormidia to retrieve and at the end to wash and store the kayaks).
3) For Day 3 similar as Day 2.
5) For Day 4, transport to Larnaca airport or no airport transport, depending on the package bought
c) Accommodation as follows:
No accommodation is included in the package, especially as there are hundreds of possible accommodations. Upon request we can arrange accommodation in Larnaca or the coast east of Larnaca, Ayia Napa or Protaras.
d) On the ground support
Notes :
1) If the sea is not good on the days of the trip, we can offer alternative guided walking in Cape Greco and other beautiful locations of Cyprus.
Prices for 2025 and 2026
We offer the package throughout the year. The 4-hour kayaking route to the Ayia Napa Sea Caves is only available from May to October and the 3-hour kayaking route to the Red Cliffs is only available when there are no military exercises in the area.
The price per kayaker of the standard package with NO airport taxi, when free ride from Larnaca, Ayia Napa or Protaras when
a) one kayaker is 585 Euro per person
b) two kayakers is 310 Euro per person
c) three kayakers is 245 Euro per person
d) four kayakers is 220 Euro per person
e) five kayakers is 220 Euro per person
f) six kayakers is 215 Euro per person
The price for the standard package using taxi from and to Larnaca airport, when free ride from Larnaca, Ayia Napa or Protaras when
a) one kayaker is 715 Euro per person
b) two kayakers is 365 Euro per person
c) three kayakers is 290 Euro per person
d) four kayakers is 245 Euro per person
e) five kayakers is 240 Euro per person
f) six kayakers is 225 Euro per person
We can easily extend the package to more days. We have additional kayaking routes that we can arrange for explorers.
Guided kayaking program Price calculator
Package price (with guiding fee and relevant taxi, no accomodation) in Euro:
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INQUIRIES
Please contact us via phone (or whatsapp or viber) at +35799458366, or email at phivos@cypruswalksetc.com with your questions.
BOOKING PROCESS
One may book directly (through the button above, if no requests to include accommodation etc).
Booking with accommodation
In this case we would need to discuss 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 for rooms and guide) book (and issue an Invoice to you to pay a non refundable one hundred Euro deposit within a couple of days. If the payment is not made within a couple of days, the booking is cancelled. The balance must be paid at least more than a month before the start of the trip. If the payment is not made on time, the booking is cancelled (the deposit is not refunded). You will in due course receive relevant information with regards to the payment and the trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If Customers cancel a booking without accommodation
Cancellation charges for a booked trip:
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Until 4 days prior to first day of kayaking (Day 2 of the trip) : 0%
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3 - 2 days prior to first day of kayaking (Day 2 of the trip) : 50 Euro
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1 day prior to first day of trip or no show: 100%
If Customers cancel a booking with accommodation:
Cancellation charges for a booked trip:
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Until Day 31 prior to travel date: 100 Euro per booking
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Day 30 to Day 16 prior to travel date : 25%
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Day 15 to Day 3 prior to travel date: 50%
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Day 2 prior to Day 1 onward: 100%
If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels
If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels, in the unlikely case that we find no accommodation, or for other reason outside our control, 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 kayakers may buy services from us for a longer version of the trip (eg, a 3-day kayaking trip instead of the 2-day kayaking trip) or they may book a day kayaking trip.