Excursion & Hike at Avakas Gorge

Excursion & Hike at Avakas Gorge – October 25

Upcoming Event

Date/Time: 25 October 2026 / 07:30

Duration: 10 hours

Difficulty:

Price: €25/person (with bus) | €15/person (with own vehicle)

Overview

Salonica View Travel Agency is organising a one-day excursion and hike at the impressive Avakas Gorge.

A few words about Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge is considered one of the most beautiful destinations for hikers and nature lovers and, for many, it is the jewel of the Akamas Peninsula.

Its impressive limestone cliffs, reaching up to 30 metres high, the wildlife along the trail and the Avgas River running through the gorge create a truly unique natural landscape.

Points of Interest

The Avakas Gorge trail is located within the Peyia Forest. The route follows the Avgas River, from which the gorge takes its name.

The trail begins along a dirt road through an open valley and then continues into the gorge. The final section follows the stream, where water usually flows throughout the year. Inside the gorge, hikers can enjoy dense vegetation and a beautiful, shaded and humid environment.

The gorge is also part of the NATURA 2000 network.

After completing our hike, we will visit Agios Georgios in Peyia, where we will have free time for lunch, coffee and relaxation.

Hiking Details

Distance: 5 km

Duration: approximately 2 hours

Difficulty: Level 1–2 (scale 1–5)

Starting altitude: 45 m

Highest point: 45 m

Finishing altitude: 45 m

Participation Fee

€25/person – Hiking, organisation & return bus transportation

€15/person – Hiking, organisation & transportation with your own vehicle

For participants travelling with their own vehicle:

The meeting point will be at Mall of Paphos, from where you will follow our bus for the rest of the journey.

The Price Includes

Organisation and group supervision

Qualified fitness instructors specialising in outdoor activities

Return bus transportation from Nicosia

First-aid kit

Hiking activity

VAT

What You Should Bring

Good sports or hiking shoes

Hiking trousers or leggings

Spare T-shirt, socks and a small towel

Snacks and water

Backpack

Waterproof jacket (essential)

Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

Tissues

Hiking poles (optional)

Camera (optional)

Important Information

Note 1: When making your reservation, please indicate the location from which you will board the bus.

Note 2: For the smooth running of the event and for safety reasons, all participants must follow the instructions of the group leaders.

Note 3: In case the event is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, the excursion will be rescheduled. Participants who cannot attend on the new date will receive a refund. If weather conditions do not allow the event to take place on the rescheduled date, the event will be permanently cancelled and all participants will receive a refund.

Note 4: Photos from our events may be shared on our website and social media. By participating in a Salonica View event, you agree to the publication of photographs. If you do not wish to appear in photos, please inform us.

Note 5 – Cancellation Policy: In case of cancellation less than 72 hours before the event or in case of a no-show, the full participation fee must be paid. This policy applies due to operational costs and reservations already made.

Note 6: The group leaders reserve the right to adjust the stops and programme according to the available time, without omitting important points of interest.

Reservation -> HERE -> ΕΔΩ

Reservations can be made through our online booking form.

Once your reservation is completed, we will contact you 6–7 days before the excursion to confirm your details and participation.

Important Information About All Our Events

Four days before the excursion, usually on Wednesday, all participants will receive an official update confirming whether the excursion will take place.

Confirmation depends on:

Reaching the required number of participants

Weather conditions

Other organisational factors

ScheduleProgramme

07:30 – Departure from Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre)

08:00 – Departure from Kofinou (village square – Agios Modestos Church)

08:30 – Departure from Limassol (JUMBO Linopetra)

09:30 – Stop at Mall of Paphos for coffee/rest and meeting point for participants travelling with their own vehicles

10:30–10:45 – Start of the hike at Avakas Gorge

13:00–13:15 – End of the hike

14:00 – Free time/rest at Agios Georgios, Peyia

15:30 – Departure for the return journey

18:00 – Arrival in Nicosia, with drop-off stops in Limassol and Kofinou

Please note: The return time may vary depending on the group.

All times are approximate and may change due to unexpected delays.