Quad Bike Safari in Ayia Napa: What the Coastal Tour Is Really Like

The coastal off-road quad bike safari is the main quad safari from Ayia Napa on GetYourGuide: 3 hours, rated 4.8 from 318 reviews, and the price is per quad, not per person. It is €75 for one rider on a single quad, or €85 for two people sharing one double quad. Read that sentence twice before you book, because it is the detail the listing itself puts first.

The route follows dusty tracks along the coast to Lovers’ Bridge, the Blue Lagoon, the sea caves and Cape Greco, with 4 to 5 scenic stops. The listing adds the cliffside chapels of Saint Epiphanios, Saint Forties and Saint Anargyroi.

What the price means

• One rider, one quad: €75.
• Two people sharing one quad: €85, so €42.50 each.
• Two people who both want to drive: the listing says to book one participant twice, or make two separate bookings, which comes to €150.

For two people, the shared quad is the cheapest way in. It is also cheaper than the coastal jeep safari, which is €60 per person, so €120 for two. The jeep takes about 4 hours against 3 for the quad, covers the same coast without any driving, and has free time at a beach.

Who can drive

The rules are stricter than most people expect.

• Drivers must be 18 or older and show their original valid driving licence. A photo or a paper copy is not accepted.
• The listing says a full driving licence is a must. People without a licence, or under 18, are listed as not suitable to drive.
• The minimum passenger age is 6. Children cannot drive and must be with an adult aged 18 or over.
• Pregnant women and people with back problems are listed as not suitable.
• A waiver is signed before the tour. Beginners are welcome after a safety briefing, and the listing says height, weight or age restrictions may apply.
• Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

Included are the quad, a helmet, fuel, a safety briefing and an experienced guide. Closed shoes are recommended, and you should bring water and sunscreen. Water and fresh juice are for sale at some stops.

Pickup and timing

Pickup is from hotels in the Ayia Napa and Protaras area only. The listing gives two windows: morning, 8:50 am to 9:30 am, and afternoon, 2:10 pm to 2:30 pm. The exact time depends on where you stay. After booking you must send the name of your hotel or villa, because an address alone is not enough.

How it feels

Reviewers describe friendly guides, easy-to-learn quads and good viewpoints. One family of 9, aged 8 to 80, said it was a fun way for the youngest to see the sights. The most common reservation is pace: a few reviewers say the group moves slowly at times and would like it faster. That is the trade-off of a guided group that includes beginners, so an experienced rider looking for speed may be disappointed.

The tracks are dusty, so wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty.

When to skip it

• You do not hold a licence, or you left it at the hotel.
• You are pregnant, or have back trouble.
• You have a child under 6.
• You want speed. Pick a different trip or look at jeep and quad safaris in Ayia Napa.

If a day on the water suits you better, see the Blue Lagoon cruises compared.