Side Buggy Safari

A steering wheel, seat belts and your own buggy on muddy forest tracks and shallow river crossings

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  • Duration4 hours
  • Groups
  • Tour days: Daily
  • Hotel transferFree
  • RegionSide

About the Side Buggy Safari Tour

Side Buggy Safari is the off-road ride with a steering wheel: you sit strapped in, take the wheel and follow the guide through the forested Taurus foothills behind Side and Manavgat. The tracks run along the Manavgat River, so dry, dusty sections alternate with mud and shallow water crossings.

A double buggy lets two people share the adventure, one driving and one riding alongside – handy for couples, friends or a parent with an older child. No licence is needed, but drivers must be at least 16 (under 18 only with a parent’s consent; some vehicles are 18+), and passengers can ride from 7 years.

Every group starts with a safety briefing, helmets and a short practice drive. Then the buggies set off in convoy for about 1.5–2 hours of driving within the four-hour trip, including a short break. The instructors keep the pace comfortable for first-time drivers, and you can always ease off where a section feels too lively.

Choose the morning, midday or sunset group when you book. Practical note: the buggies get properly muddy, and so will you – wear old clothes and closed shoes, and bring a buff or scarf for the dust.

Groups and times

This tour runs 3 times a day; you choose your group when you book.

  • Morning group Pickup time 09:00 Return time 13:00
  • Midday group Pickup time 13:30 Return time 17:30
  • Sunset group Pickup time 15:30 Return time 19:30

Highlights

  • Your own buggy with a steering wheel and seat belts
  • About 1.5–2 hours of driving in the Taurus foothills
  • Muddy tracks and shallow crossings near the Manavgat River
  • Helmet, safety briefing and practice drive before the convoy
  • Morning, midday and sunset departures

Side Buggy Safari Prices

Single €40
Double €55

Prices are per person and shown in your chosen currency. You can pay on the tour day.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Pickup at your hotel

    The transfer collects you at the time of your departure group: morning 09:00, midday 13:30, sunset 15:30.

  2. 2

    Safety briefing

    Instructors explain how the buggy handles, fit your helmet and let you try a short practice drive.

  3. 3

    Off-road drive

    In convoy behind the guide you drive forest tracks along the Manavgat River, through mud and shallow water.

  4. 4

    Rest stop

    A short break halfway to cool down and take photos; drinks are extra.

  5. 5

    Return

    After handing back the buggies at the base, you are driven back to your hotel.

What is included

Included

  • Return hotel transfer
  • Single or double buggy, as booked
  • Helmet and safety briefing
  • Practice drive before the convoy
  • Guide and instructor throughout the ride

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Photo and video packages
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips

Good to know before you go

We send your exact pickup time after booking; it depends on your group and the location of your hotel. Free pickup covers Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Evrenseki and Gündoğdu.

What to bring

  • Old clothes you don't mind getting muddy
  • Closed, sturdy shoes
  • Sunglasses and a buff or bandana for the dust
  • Spare clothes for the transfer back
  • A small bag to keep your phone clean

Good to know

  • No driving licence is needed; drivers must be 16 or older (under 18 with a parent's consent, some vehicles 18+).
  • Passengers can join from the age of 7.
  • Helmets stay on for the whole ride.
  • Not suitable for pregnant guests or anyone with back, neck or heart problems.
  • Rain or track conditions may change the route or the driving time.

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Frequently asked questions

Quad or buggy: what is the difference?

You sit astride a quad (ATV) like a motorbike and steer with handlebars, so you use your whole body and feel every bump. A buggy is closer to a small car: you sit behind a steering wheel, strapped in with seat belts, inside a protective frame. A quad feels more active, a buggy more sheltered. Both are available as single or double vehicles, and both follow the guide on the same dusty tracks.

Do I need a driving licence, and what are the age limits?

No driving licence is needed. Drivers must be at least 16 years old; under-18s may drive only with a parent's consent, and some vehicles are reserved for drivers aged 18 and over. Children aged 7 and above can ride as passengers. Everyone wears a helmet, and every ride begins with a safety briefing and a short practice. These tours are not suitable during pregnancy or for people with back, neck or heart problems.

How long do we actually ride?

The whole trip takes about four hours, of which roughly 1.5 to 2 hours are spent riding. The rest of the time covers the hotel transfer, the briefing and practice, a break on the way and the drive back. Depending on the region, there are two or three departure groups a day: morning and afternoon, or morning, midday and sunset. You choose your group when booking; the times are shown on this page.

How do I book a tour?

Open the tour page and choose your date, the departure group if the tour has several, and the number of guests (on quad and buggy tours, the number of single or double vehicles). Then enter your name, phone, e-mail and hotel. Nothing is paid at this stage. As soon as we confirm the booking, your QR e-ticket arrives by e-mail. Prefer to chat? Send us the tour name and date on WhatsApp and we will book it for you.

How and when do I pay for the tour?

You pay nothing when you book. The tour price is paid in cash on the tour day, directly to your guide. Prices are set in euros, but you are welcome to pay in Turkish lira, US dollars or British pounds at that day's exchange rate. Extras that are not included, such as drinks, photos or equipment rental, are paid separately on the spot.

How will I receive my e-ticket?

Once your booking is confirmed, we e-mail the ticket to the address you entered. Besides a QR code, it lists the tour, the date and the other details of your booking. On the tour day, simply show the code to your guide on your phone; a printout works too. If nothing has arrived, check your spam folder or message us on WhatsApp, and we will send the ticket again.

Is hotel pickup free, and when will I be picked up?

Yes. The transfer from your hotel to the tour and back is included for all hotels in the pickup areas of each region. As the vehicle collects guests from several hotels, your exact pickup time depends on where you are staying, and we send it to you after booking. Please be waiting at the main entrance of your hotel a few minutes beforehand, because the driver works to a tight schedule.

Can children join the tours?

Yes, most tours welcome children. On jeep safaris, Green Canyon trips and the cabrio bus tour, children aged 3–11 pay the child price and babies up to 2 travel free. Rafting and the zipline and rafting tours start at 7 years, the Göynük Canyon zipline at about 5. On quad and buggy tours, children can ride as passengers from 7, while drivers must be at least 16. The ticket table on each tour page shows its age groups.

What should I wear, and what should I pack?

Choose light clothes that may get dusty or wet, and shoes that stay on your feet: trainers for jeep, quad and buggy tours, sports sandals with straps or old trainers for rafting and canyon paths. Pack swimwear, a towel, sun cream, a hat and sunglasses, plus a waterproof pouch for your phone. A light jacket is handy in the mountains and on evening tours. Each tour page also has its own "What to bring" list.

In which languages are the tours guided?

Our guides work in English, German, Russian and Turkish; the languages offered on each tour are listed on its page. Polish-speaking guests are guided in English, while this website is also available in Polish. Before quad, buggy, rafting and zipline activities, the instructors explain and show what to do, so the safety rules are easy to follow whatever your language.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. Cancelling is free until 24 hours before the tour starts, and within the same period you can also move to another date if places are free. Just send us a message on WhatsApp or by e-mail. If you cancel later or do not show up, anything you paid in advance cannot be returned. You will find all the details in our cancellation policy.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

Light rain rarely stops a tour, and on a rafting trip you get wet anyway. If heavy rain, a storm, high water or unsafe roads make a tour impossible, we call it off and offer you another date or a full refund of anything paid in advance. Swim stops always depend on the conditions on the day. If the forecast looks doubtful, message us on the morning of your tour and we will tell you whether it goes ahead.

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