Off-road buggy adventure from your base in Side
Barut Hemera sits right on the eastern Side shoreline, a short hop from the ancient town and its long sandy beach. Just inland, the ground climbs into the Taurus foothills, where dusty forest tracks, mud pits and shallow stream crossings wait for anyone who wants a real off-road day. This page is for guests at Barut Hemera who want to trade the pool deck for a caged buggy and a proper cloud of dust.
Why the two-seat buggy works
Our buggies are built for two. You and a partner share a single caged machine for one price, sitting side by side behind a roll cage with seatbelts fastened. That layout is why the trip suits so many people:
- Couples can take turns at the wheel across the route.
- Families ride together, with a child buckled in safely beside a parent.
- First-timers get to share the nerves and the laughs with someone next to them.
Every buggy is automatic, so there are no gears to wrestle with, and the controls take only minutes to learn.
What the ride is like
Expect the real thing, not a tame loop around a car park. You will grip the wheel over rutted forest trails, skid through churned mud and splash across shallow water crossings, all while the Taurus scenery opens up around you. A lead guide sets the pace at the front and a support driver watches the back, so you are never left behind. Sunglasses or the supplied goggles are essential, because this is a gloriously messy way to spend a couple of hours.
Pick-up, drop-off and what is included
Your free transfer from Barut Hemera takes you to the nearest off-road base in the Side and Manavgat area, where the buggies are staged. After the ride we bring you straight back to the hotel door. Included in every booking:
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off from Barut Hemera
- Helmet, goggles, roll cage and seatbelts
- Full safety briefing and a guide throughout
- Insurance
Wear clothes and shoes you do not mind getting filthy, and bring a change if you like.
Book the Side Buggy Safari
Ready to go? The trip we recommend for Barut Hemera guests is our flagship Side Buggy Safari, the full off-road experience departing from the nearest Side base. Reserve your seats, tell us you are at Barut Hemera, and we will handle the rest of the logistics from your door.