Highlights of the Besparmak Trail
This is a specially tailored package where we have taken the best bits of the 260 km trail and created an 8 day tour with 6 days of walking. You will explore crusader’s castles: St Hilarion and Kantara, charming village of Bellapais and ancient mosaics, monasteries and churches tucked away in forests with plenty of exercise in between to keep you fit. The hike starts at Cape Korucam in the west of the island and makes it’s way along the Kyrenia mountain range to Cape Zafer, the easternmost point of the island and the end of the whole trail, which lies approx. 250 km away. The highly varied trail first goes along the shore and then climbs to the low western ridge of the Beşparmak Mountains.
per adult from
$1,308
NZDDuration
7 days
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 7x Breakfast
- 7x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- GPS Garmin with uploaded trails
- Printed package with details of the tour
- Local mobile phone with all contact numbers
- Luggage transport
- Transfer to and from the walks
What's excluded :
- Flights
- Airport transfers
Day 1: Arrive in North Cyprus, settle in the hotel.
Stop At: Riviera Beach Bungalows, NESET IKIZ STREET 15, KARAOGLANOGLU, GIRNE, Kyrenia 0090
The trip begins upon check in to the hotel. If your flight comes in early during the day, in the afternoon you might want to discover the beautiful town of Kyrenia. In the evening you will be met by our agent who will explain to you about the trail and give you information and maps.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch Pack
Accommodation included: Riviera Beach Bungalows 3 stars hotel
Day 2: Cape Kormakitis/Koruçam - Koruçam Village 16 km
Stop At: Cape kormakitis, Sadrazamköy Bld., Sadrazamköy 99440
Cape Koruçam - Koruçam Village - 16 km. The trail starts at the lighthouse and goes along the shoreline for about 3 to 4 km. This is a walk on a rough path which appears to be the remains of volcanic red rock. It then climbs up to the village of Sadrazamkoy into the low western ridge of the Kyrenia mountains. After a strenuous climb along a goat path for about 3 km, it turns into a nice level walk at the end entering the village of Korucam.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch Pack
Accommodation included: Riviera Beach Bungalows 3 stars hotel
Day 3: St. Hilarion - Boğaz Pass - Bellapais. 13 km
Stop At: Saint Hilarion Castle, West of the Main Kyrenia-Nicosia Highway,, Kyrenia Cyprus
St. Hilarion - Boğaz Pass - Bellapais - 13 km. The St. Hilarion crusader castle is one of the historical highlights of the trail and you will experience this on Day 3. The climb to the southern side of the mountain range begins above the picnic area and leads to an overgrown plateau with a gorgeous view of Kyrenia and the sea.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch Pack
Accommodation included: Ambelia Village Resort 3 stars
Day 4: Alevkaya Forestry Station - Antiphonitis Church. 13 km
Stop At: Church of Antiphonitis, Kyrenia Cyprus
Alevkaya Picnic site - Antiphonitis Church - 13 km. Day 4 hike goes further eastwards along the ridge. Green pines, dark cypresses and small bushes of rockroses grow along the path and form a roof canopy at some parts of the path.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch Pack
Accommodation included: Sinya Guesthouse
Day 5: Mersinlik – Kantara Castle. 15 km
Stop At: Kantara Castle, Trikomo Cyprus
Mersinlik - Kantara Castle -15 km. The hike begins above the village passing through a young pine underwood to the village before it reaches in a second stage the mountain castle Kantara. Gorgeous views over the shore and the Mesaoria plain please the eye once the stronghold is reached. The massive castle rises 650m above sea level.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch Pack
Accommodation included: Asut Guest House
Day 6: Dipkarpaz – Aphendrika 18 km
Stop At: Aphendrika, Dipkarpas Karpasia, Dipkarpaz Cyprus
Dipkarpaz - Aphendrika - 15 km. You wind your way through the village of Dipkarpaz and its fields. After a while you will find yourself on a ridge with beautiful views of the southern coast on your right while walking downhill. You join the main road and walk parallel to the sea for a short while until you cross the range again. From here a panoramic plateau opens up in front of you. You then wind your way down to the Aphendrika ruins.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch Pack
Accommodation included: Glaro Garden Hotel
Day 7: Dipkarpaz - Cape Zafer. 14 km
Stop At: Zafer Burnu, Karpaz Anayolu, Dipkarpaz 99890
Dipkarpaz - Cape Zafer - 14 km. The mildly green hills, the reddish sandy trail and the turquoise sea make a harmonic picture out of this untouched landscape. Between the juniper bushes one can see some lonely wanderers - the wild donkeys of Karpaz.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch Pack
Accommodation included: Glaro Garden HotelDeparture Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
You Choose your own starting timeDeparture Time :
9:00 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Written
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
4
Organised by Kaleidoskop Turizm
Activity ID: V-147790P1
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