Akamas 3-nights guided walking (usually Droushia based, otherwise on the coast west of Latchi)
Average length 10 km per day - with longer and shorter options for each day
This is a two-days guided walking trip that offers some of the best walking experiences on the beautiful island of Cyprus, specifically in the protected peninsula of Akamas. 3-nights accommodation is usually in the picturesque village of Droushia. Alternative overnights in hotels on the coast to the west of Latchi can also be arranged. The average walking distance per day is abt 10 kilometers. We can customise the walks based on the group's profile and preferences. The trip focuses on Akamas trails (including a Cyprus Top5 walking trail). We recommend this program for all year round (but we normally do not offer it in July or August). In summer we suggest to complete the walks in the morning, when it is cooler. Especially for cooler times we recommend longer versions (usually ranging from 13 to 20 km each).
Below one can see most the standard walks in the program.
Day of Trip | Distance in km | Total ascent (m) | Total descent (m) | Average elevation (m) | Description |
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Day 2 | 9 | 500 | 500 | 350 | Pissouromoutti + Smiyies trails. Shorter/split/longer options are available. |
Day3 | 11 | 500 | 500 | 200 | Adonis+ (Cyprus Top5) Aphrodite trails combo. Possibility to extend it or to shorten it (especially in summer). |
Average of the two days | 10 | 500 | 500 | 250 | Possibility to do also shorter or longer walks each day. |
The itinerary (summary) - please remember that we can customise the walks
Day 1 - Arrival at Droushia village. Travellers can choose packages with taxi from Paphos airport or Larnaca airport or no taxi (overnight in Droushia)
Day 2 - Free ride by guide to start and from end of walk - Walk the Smiyies (long or short version) circular trail and/or the Pissouromoutti trail. Especially in summer, it would be possible to break the two into an early morning and a late afternoon walk (overnight in Droushia)
Day 3 - Free ride by guide to start and from end of walk - Walk on a combo of Adonis and Aphrodite trails (overnight in Droushia)
Day 4 - Finish
Detailed Itinerary
On Day 1, walkers (who bought the relevant taxi airport package) are transferred by taxi from the Paphos airport to Droushia village where they stay for three nights. Depending on the time of arrival visitors could relax and explore this stone-built village and/or visit a number of attractions in the area, including the Turtle museum in Ineia village (upto 1.5 km away).
On Day 2, we propose a walk on the ridge of the Akamas peninsula, that presents travellers also with part of the west (Lara coastline). Our recommendation is to do an 'eight' route starting and finishing at the Smiyies picnic site, the legendary meeting spot of Adonis and Aphrodite. The default route is upto 9 km long and consists of the long version of the Smiyies trail and of the Pissouromoutti trail. The route presents walkers with glorious views both of the west coast as well as of the Bay of Chrysochous. A significant cultural component of the trip is a stop at the church of Agios Minas, what remains of a medieval monastery on the site. For summer, we do recommend either to do a shorter version of the route (eg only Pissouromoutti or Smiyies trails), or even to break the route into two, eg Pissouromoutti trail early in the morning and Smiyies trail late in the afternoon. Outside summer it is possible to extend the routes, even upto a total length of twenty kilometers. Other cultural/natural attractions are related to the magnesium mines in the area. In significantly longer versions of the walk, there are other medieval chapels along the route.
On Day 3 we usually do a combination of Adonis circular trail and Cyprus Top5 Aphrodite circular trail. The route is excellent all through the year (more difficult in summer), including winter, when the place is largely green and full of wildflowers.
According to legend Aphrodite and Adonis regularly met in Akamas. After walking up the east stretch of Adonis trail 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. Walkers enjoy glorious views of the north west coast, and of the north coast, upto Pomos village towards the north east.
The descent from the peak is probably one of the very best walking routes on the island.
The last part of the route is on the coastal dirt road, on the cliffs. The walk ends at tiny and mythical Baths of Aphrodite. During hot summer, we recommend a shorter version (to do only Aphrodite trail, 7 km long). During cooler times, we could do longer versions of the route, eg go further west upto Koufotrypis beach or even Blue Lagoon (extend the route to 13 or more km).
On Day 4 morning, the package ends. If travellers want we can book additional nights, etc, otherwise (for those who bought a package with taxi to the airport) we arrange a taxi for them.
About the guide - Phivos Ioannides
Phivos is Cypriot with a passion for exploration.
Before working in authentic ecotourism he studied computing (UK) and later business (in the US), and worked for many years in retail banking, finance and consulting.
He has written popular travel guide books on Cyprus and led many hundreds of walking trips, kayaking trips and snorkeling trips around the island. He is the creator and manager of CyprusWalksEtc.
Besides his native Greek, Phivos speaks English fluently as well as good Spanish and German. He also speaks some French and Chinese (Mandarin).
Summary of our services
We offer walkers interested in exploring beautiful Cyprus via guided walks, a menu of services:
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Information on our inhouse designed program. We have the possibility to customise the program based on the walkers preference and profile.
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The services of a professional walking guide for the two days of guiding.
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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) Electronic Information (pdf) on the walking routes and nearby attractions.
b) The services of a professional walking guide for the two days of guided walking
c) Transportation
1) For Day 1 transport from the Paphos airport or Larnaca airport or no airport transport, depending on the package bought
2) Free transportation (usually by the guide) on Day 2, from Droushia to Smiyies picnic site. Free ride later from the same point back to Droushia. If travellers prefer to, in summer we can do the same rides twice (if we break the walk into two).
3) Free ride (usually by the guide) on Day 3 from Droushia to Baths of Aphrodite and from Baths of Aphrodite back to Droushia at the end of the walk.
4) For Day 4, transport to the Paphos airport or Larnaca airport no airport transport, depending on the package bought
c) Accommodation as follows:
In Droushia (at Droushia Heights Hotel) - if no availability at Droushia Heights hotel, or preferred, we may be able to arrange either at Sappho Manor House or at Palates hotel . For those who prefer the coast, we can arrange alternatively accommodation at Aphrodite Beach Hotel or at Souli beach hotel (or at other hotels, depending on the arrangement).
d) Breakfast for the three mornings
e) On the ground support
Notes :
1) We have agreements with more hotels in the case that the rooms in the above organisations are occupied. In this event walkers will have the option to accept alternative accommodation, reschedule or cancel the booking.
Prices until the end of 2026
We offer the package throughout the year, but we recommend walking during summer only if one does the short versions and the walks are managed well - avoid the hottest part of the day. While we can customise the trip, including making arrangements for more than six participants, the standard size of the group ranges from one to six. Prices per person, if the trip is not during the high season (eg August, Easter), and if we do not include airport taxis, range from 360 Euro per person if six travellers in double rooms, to 1,105 Euro if there is just one solo traveller.
We can easily extend the package to more days. We have additional walking routes that we can arrange for explorers.
Because of the nature of the package, Cyprus Walks etc can easily modify it. Eg, book only one night instead of three. Furthermore in many cases the guide may be able to provide a free ride from/to Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos etc. Also we can arrange it for bigger groups upon request.
There are surcharges during specific periods (Easter, Christmas, July and August).
It is more efficient to compute total price while trying to book (through the button below).
INQUIRIES
Please contact us via phone (or whatsapp or viber) at +35799458366, or email at phivos@cypruswalksetc.com with your questions.
BOOKING PROCESS
After one books a trip we enquire with the hotel(s) and (provided that there is availability) 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 be in due course receive relevant information with regards to the payment and the trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If Customers cancel:
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 prior to travel date: 80%
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Day 0 of the trip 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 walkers may buy services from us for other versions of the trip (shorter or longer).