Side Quad Safari

Your own quad on dusty forest tracks and shallow river crossings in the hills behind Side

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

About the Side Quad Safari Tour

Side Quad Safari puts you in charge of your own ATV in the wooded Taurus foothills behind Side and Manavgat. The trails follow the Manavgat River through the forest, mixing dusty stretches, muddy patches and shallow river crossings – the kind of ride that sends you home with a grin and a few splashes of mud.

You don’t need a driving licence. At the base an instructor explains the controls and the rules, everyone puts on a helmet and you try the quad on a short practice run before the group sets off behind the guide. Riding time is about 1.5–2 hours within the four-hour trip, with a break on the way.

Book a single quad to ride alone, or a double quad to share with a passenger. Drivers must be at least 16 – under-18s only with a parent’s consent, and some vehicles are 18+ – while passengers can join from the age of 7. It’s a good pick for couples, groups of friends and teenagers riding with a parent.

Three groups run every day: the morning group, the midday group and the sunset group, so the safari slots easily around a beach day in Side. In high summer the morning group rides in cooler air, while the sunset group heads out in the softer late-afternoon light. Wear clothes and closed shoes that can get muddy.

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

  • About 1.5–2 hours on your own quad
  • Forest tracks along the Manavgat River
  • Mud, dust and shallow river crossings
  • No driving licence needed – briefing and practice run first
  • Single or double quads, three departure groups a day

Side Quad Safari Prices

Single €35
Double €50

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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hotel pickup

    We collect you from your hotel for your group: morning group 09:00, midday group 13:30, sunset group 15:30.

  2. 2

    Briefing and practice

    At the base the instructor shows you the controls, helmets go on and you try the quad on a short practice run.

  3. 3

    Forest and river tracks

    Behind the guide, the group rides dusty forest tracks along the Manavgat River, with mud and shallow river crossings.

  4. 4

    Short break

    A rest stop on the way for photos and a breather; drinks are not included.

  5. 5

    Back to the hotel

    You park the quads at the base and the transfer takes you back to your hotel.

What is included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Single or double quad, as booked
  • Helmet
  • Safety briefing and a short practice run
  • Guide and instructor on the ride

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Photos and video
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips (optional)

Good to know before you go

The pickup time depends on your group and on where your hotel is; we send it after booking. Free pickup from hotels in Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Evrenseki and Gündoğdu.

What to bring

  • Clothes that can get dusty and muddy
  • Closed shoes – no sandals or flip-flops
  • Sunglasses and a scarf or buff against the dust
  • A spare T-shirt for the ride back
  • A dust-proof case for your phone

Good to know

  • Drivers must be at least 16; under-18s may drive only with a parent's consent, and some vehicles are 18+.
  • Passengers on a double quad must be at least 7 years old.
  • A helmet is compulsory for everyone on the quad.
  • Not suitable for pregnant guests or people with back, neck or heart problems.
  • Weather and track conditions can change the route and the riding 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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