Specialist Package Holidays and Tour Operators for North Cyprus
February 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Package Holidays, Tourism
If you are looking for something different whilst planning a trip to North Cyprus and you enjoy the great outdoors, then there are a growing number of specialist tour operators adding itineraries to accommodate the likes of the walkers, bird watchers and divers amongst us.
North Cyprus has so much to offer those who love an environment orientated holiday, and the world seems to be taking a stand of sorts against mass tourism these days, so it’s nice to see that there are companies who are grasping all that is beautiful about this part of the island and promoting its unique qualities in terms of nature and the environment.
You can do your own research to see what takes your fancy, but we will detail some of the different types of holidays that you can take in North Cyprus, and some of the organisations which can offer some great deals and packages to suit your requirements.
Walking Holidays
There are a variety of companies offering walking holidays to North Cyprus which focus mainly on the cultural and historical as well as wildlife and scenery. Whilst walking with these companies there are scheduled visits to historical sites, cultural centres and other places of interest for example. When you are doing your research you will find that most of them have a detailed itinerary already available to view, so that you can see exactly what’s planned for the trip and where you will be staying.
Try www.responsibletravel.com or www.kudutravel.com and also check our article on North Cyprus walking groups which gives useful information on ways to go about joining a group.
Bird Watching
There are a great many interesting species of birds in North Cyprus which are either resident or migratory, and companies are quick to promote the island’s worth as a great bird watching country. Specialist operators offer packages from 7 to 12 nights usually, and you will visit different parts of the island renowned for their bird spotting opportunities.
Try www.ornekholidays.com and check our article on birds in North Cyprus and where to see them.
Activity Holidays
If you fancy some action whilst you are visiting or even living in North Cyprus then there are tour operators who can organise an array of sporting activities for you to try, such as paragliding North Cyprus style, diving, quad biking, tennis etc. If you fancy something a little more sedate then there are themed holidays which will allow you to try your hand at making bread and local cheese and take part in traditional village life perhaps.
Try www.iah-holidays.co.uk – www.ornekholidays.com – www.ecotourismcyprus.com, and also check our articles on the various activities in North Cyprus to choose from, as well as opportunities to experience a more North Cyprus eco-tourism themed holiday.
Diving
Diving in North Cyprus is a fantastic opportunity to add to your existing catalogue of dives, improve your skills and attain additional certificates, or to learn from scratch. North Cyprus is well known for its wonderful marine life and some excellent dive sites, with shallow waters that are ideal to learn the basics of diving in.
Try www.cyprusholidaysave.com or check out our in-depth article on diving in North Cyprus which gives some useful information on companies and ways to go about diving.
Orchid Hunting
There are some specialist groups which can take you on walks to some of the best countryside in North Cyprus, where you will be able to find many different and rare varieties of orchid for which the island is famous. On the itinerary will also be the chance to sample some of the many historical sites North Cyprus has to offer.
Try www.walksnorchidsnorthcyprus.com or www.islandholidays.co.uk or read through our articles on North Cyprus flora and the Herbarium in North Cyprus for more information.
Golf
What holiday destination these days doesn’t have the opportunity to swing your clubs should you so wish?! The TRNC doesn’t disappoint in that area either, and you can book a package deal that will give you the opportunity to try your hand around the challenging but excellent 18-hole championship golf course at the North Cyprus Korineum Golf & Country Club.
Cycling
If you are a cycling enthusiast then how about trying out a weeks mountain biking in North Cyprus which will take you from one side of the island to the other? Tailored packages to suit, or a set itinerary – the choice is yours – with transfers and bike transportation all accommodated.
That’s our round up of the more specialist type holidays available here in North Cyprus, and we hope it’s given you some food for thought! For a complete run down of the various different options such as land activities in North Cyprus and North Cyprus water sports and activities click on the links for more articles and information.