Staying in Sorgun and looking for a proper burst of adventure between beach days? A buggy safari is one of the easiest and most fun half-day escapes you can add to your holiday. Sorgun sits right in the Side-Manavgat corridor, which makes it an ideal base: the off-road trails begin in the Taurus foothills just inland, so the transfer is short and the fun starts quickly. This practical guide walks you through exactly what to expect.
What a buggy safari from Sorgun is actually like
You drive a two-seat, side-by-side buggy fitted with a roll cage and seatbelts. Two people share one buggy for one price and simply take turns driving, so nobody has to sit it out. The route runs on off-road trails in the wooded hills inland from the coast: dusty forest tracks, muddy bends and shallow water crossings that keep things lively without ever being frightening.
Every tour opens with a safety briefing and a short practice lap so you can get a feel for the steering, throttle and brakes before you set off. A lead guide sets a sensible pace at the front while a sweep guide follows at the back, so the whole group stays together and no one gets left behind. Helmets are provided (and goggles for anyone on a quad). It is common for the ride to finish with a friendly water fight, so expect to get pleasantly soaked.
Pickup logistics from Sorgun
Free hotel pick-up and drop-off is included, so you do not need a car or a taxi. A minibus collects you from your Sorgun hotel and brings you back afterwards. Departures run in the morning or the afternoon depending on the day's schedule; the team will confirm your window when you book. Because Sorgun is close to the trail area inland, the drive is short, around a short hop into the foothills, and you spend more of your time actually driving than sitting in transfers. Plan on roughly a half-day out from your hotel, including the transfer, briefing and the ride itself.
Who it suits, including complete beginners
No driving licence and no previous experience are needed. The practice lap and the guided convoy format mean total beginners are genuinely welcome and quickly find their confidence. Couples love it because you share one buggy and swap seats; friends and families with older children enjoy the shared-buggy setup too. If you have never driven anything off-road before, this is a relaxed, well-supervised way to try it. If you are a confident driver chasing a bit more mud and speed, the guides will happily let you enjoy the trickier sections.
What to wear and bring
- Old clothes you do not mind getting dusty and muddy, because you will.
- Closed shoes such as trainers, never flip-flops or sandals.
- A change of clothes and a towel for afterwards, especially with the water fight in mind.
- Sunglasses or the provided goggles, plus sun cream.
- A little cash to pay the guide on the day.
Leave anything valuable or delicate at the hotel. Phones and cameras will get splashed and dusty, so pack them somewhere protected if you bring them.
Booking: best price direct, no prepayment
The simplest way to secure a great rate is to book direct rather than through a resort desk or a third party. You get the best price direct with no prepayment: reserve your spot free online and simply pay the guide on the day of the tour. There is no deposit to lose and no card charged in advance, which makes it easy to plan around the weather and your other Sorgun plans.
Ready to lock in your seats? See dates, details and reserve your Sorgun buggy safari in a couple of minutes, or browse everything on offer on our tours page. Buggy safaris run for most of the year, so whenever you are in Sorgun there is a good chance you can get out onto the trails. Bring a sense of humour, wear clothes you do not mind ruining, and get ready for a dusty, splashy, genuinely memorable few hours in the Taurus foothills.