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Ride a guided quad or buggy safari through the hills above Side and spend around four hours exploring dusty tracks, forest paths, and open mountain views with a local guide. No licence is needed, and hotel pickup is arranged for most stays so you can focus on the ride rather than finding the trailhead.
After pickup you meet the guide for a clear safety briefing and a short practice on the controls. From there the group heads onto off-road tracks through the Taurus foothills, with dusty paths, rocky stretches, and the chance of shallow water crossings depending on the route and season.
Along the way there are pauses for photos and to take in the hillside scenery before you ride back toward town. Choose a single or shared quad, a buggy, or a family buggy option where available, so couples and groups can ride in a setup that suits them.
Side and Manavgat sit on Turkiye's Mediterranean coast, with ancient ruins, long beaches, and the Taurus Mountains rising just inland. This safari uses that inland landscape, swapping the resort strip for quieter trails, scrub, and forest patches above the coast.
Riding here gives you a different side of the region from boat days and beach time. You stay close enough to Side for a half-day outing, yet far enough into the hills to feel the change in terrain, dust, and open views.
You do not need prior ATV or buggy experience. A short briefing covers how to accelerate, brake, and follow the guide at a safe distance, and the pace is set for a mixed-ability group.
Drivers should be at least 16. If you prefer not to drive, join as a passenger on a double or family vehicle where those options are offered. Wear closed shoes and clothes you are happy to get dusty, and say if you have any mobility or back concerns before you book.
Guides know these Side hillside tracks well and keep the group together with a steady, practical briefing before anyone rolls out. Vehicles are chosen for the trail, with single and shared options so first-timers and more confident riders can share the same outing.
Hotel pickup for most stays keeps the logistics simple, and the four-hour window fits cleanly around a beach morning or an afternoon by the pool. You leave with a proper off-road feel without needing to organise your own transport into the mountains.
A driver collects you from your Side or Manavgat hotel and takes you to the start area for the safari. Use this short transfer to settle in, check you have sun protection and closed shoes, and ask any last practical questions before the briefing begins.
Your guide walks the group through how the quads and buggies work, covering steering, braking, following distance, and what to do on dusty or uneven ground. You get a chance to try the controls in a controlled space so everyone feels ready before the trail section starts.
Follow the lead guide onto dirt tracks and hillside paths above Side, with stretches of scrub, forest shade, and open views across the Taurus foothills. Expect dust, uneven surfaces, and the odd shallow splash depending on the route, with short stops to regroup and take photos.
After the main riding loops, the group returns toward the start area, parks up, and hands back the vehicles. From there you are taken back toward your hotel or drop-off point, usually dusty, smiling, and ready for a cool drink by the coast.
Hotel pickup is available for most stays in Side, Manavgat, and nearby resort areas. Once you have booked, the team confirms your collection time and where the driver will meet you at your hotel or accommodation.
If your hotel sits outside the usual pickup area, you will receive a clear meeting point instead. Be ready a few minutes early, keep your phone to hand, and bring a small bag you can secure while riding so nothing comes loose on the trail.
Drivers need to be at least 16 years old for this safari. Younger guests can often join as passengers on a double quad, double buggy, or family buggy, depending on the option you choose and the guide's briefing on the day.
If you are booking for a mixed-age group, tell the team the ages when you reserve so they can match you to the right vehicle layout.
No. The activity is designed for first-timers as well as more confident riders. You get a safety briefing and a short chance to get used to the controls before the main trail section begins.
Guides stay with the group throughout, so you can ask for help if you feel unsure on rougher ground.
You do not need a driving licence for this guided safari. Vehicles are chosen for the trail conditions, and the team walks you through how to start, steer, brake, and keep a safe distance from other riders.
Listen carefully to the briefing and stick to the pace set by the lead guide.
Hotel pickup is available for most stays in Side, Manavgat, and nearby resort areas. After you book, the team confirms your pickup time and meeting details based on your hotel or accommodation address.
If your stay sits outside the usual pickup zone, you will be told in advance where to meet instead.
Expect about four hours from pickup through to the end of the outing, including the briefing, the off-road sections, and short photo or rest stops. Exact timing can shift slightly with group size and traffic.
Wear closed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dusty. Bring sun protection, water if you like a spare bottle, and a light layer for breezier hillside stretches.
You can choose options such as a single or double quad, a single or double buggy, or a family buggy, subject to availability on the day. Live vehicle choices appear when you select your date.
If you want to sit together as a couple or family, select the matching vehicle type when you book.
Groups are kept to a workable size for trail safety, typically up to about 15 people depending on vehicle mix. Solo travellers, couples, and families all join the same style of guided outing.
If you are travelling with a larger party, book early and tell the team how many vehicles you need.
This is an outdoor off-road experience, so heavy rain, unsafe trail conditions, or other weather issues can affect whether the safari runs as planned. The team monitors conditions and will be in touch if they need to adjust the plan.
When a change is needed, they aim to move you to another suitable time rather than leave you guessing.
The guided ride includes the ATV or buggy for your chosen option, a safety briefing, and hotel pickup where your stay is covered. Helmets and basic riding kit are provided as needed for the trail.
Personal spending money, extra drinks, and tips are usually left to you.
Expect dusty tracks, uneven ground, and the odd splash through shallow water depending on the route. You should be comfortable sitting on a moving vehicle for stretches of the outing and holding on securely as a passenger.
If you have back, neck, or balance concerns, ask the team before you book so they can advise whether a passenger seat or a calmer vehicle option is a better fit.
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About the centre
Side
Based on the Turkish Riviera around Alanya and Antalya, this team specialises in hotel-pickup day adventures across the Mediterranean coast and Taurus Mountains. Guests can choose everything from off-road quad and jeep safaris to river rafting, scuba and snorkel trips, boat and yacht days, horse riding, and high-adrenaline experiences like tandem paragliding, skydiving, and helicopter flights.
Most activities include hotel pickup, clear safety briefings, and equipment where it is needed for the experience. Whether you are travelling as a family, a couple, or a group of friends, the focus is on well-run days out with local guides who know the coastline, the mountains, and the practical details that make a trip run smoothly from pickup to drop-off.
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