Quick answer: couples have two ways to ride the quad safari in Side. Either you take one quad each — €25 per adult, €50 for the two of you, with your own throttle and your own line through the mud pits — or you share one machine, the passenger belted behind the driver. Pricing is per person either way, so sharing is not cheaper. Couples who would rather sit side by side and talk usually book the two-seater buggy at €30 per adult instead.
Two quads, one quad, or one buggy: the honest comparison
All three run the same forest tracks in the Taurus foothills behind Side, in the same convoy, with free hotel transfer.
| Option | Control | Togetherness | Price for two adults | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two quads | Full — each picks their own line | Side by side in the convoy, no talking on the move | €50 | Couples who both want to drive |
| One quad + belted passenger | All with the driver; passenger holds on | High — together the whole ride | €50 (per person) | Couples where only one wants to drive |
| One buggy | Shared — driver steers, passenger co-pilots | Highest — belted seats side by side, you can talk | €60 | Couples who want a shared, not split, day |
Two quads: freedom on the track, stories afterwards
A quad is a single-rider machine — handlebar throttle, no roof, steered as much with body weight as with hands. That is why many couples take one each on our Side Quad ATV Safari: neither spends the morning as a spectator, and neither has to trust the other's right hand.
You are still together. Our guides ride front and back of the convoy, everyone moves as one group of up to 40 guests, your partner usually a few metres ahead in their own dust. You both take the mud pits, you both come out filthy, and you argue afterwards about who took the deeper line through the water splash.
The honest trade-off: across 1.5 to 2 hours of riding you will not exchange a word — helmets, engines and dust see to that. Everything shared happens at the stops.
One quad, two of you: when sharing makes sense
A quad also carries a belted passenger behind the driver, and plenty of couples ride that way — the right call when one partner does not want to drive, or when back or neck problems are in play.
Nobody decides this from a booking form. Every guest gets a safety briefing and a supervised test drive at our base, and that test drive decides it: whoever handles the machine comfortably drives, anyone who does not is happier as a passenger. Driving starts at 16 with ID at the base; passengers join from age 6, securely belted.
Expect one thing: because we price per person, two adults on one quad still pay €50. You share for closeness, not for a saving — there is no couples' rate, and we would rather say so now. Full breakdown in our Side quad safari price guide.
Where the buggy quietly wins for couples
If a good day means looking at each other rather than at a rear mudguard, book the Side Buggy Safari instead: two belted seats side by side, a steering wheel and a roll cage, €30 per adult. It is €10 more for two than a pair of quads — the head-to-head is in our quad versus buggy comparison.
Photo stops, dust, and the golden-hour question
Convoy stops at viewpoints and water splashes produce the couple photos people keep: two quads in the dust, two faces unrecognisable under mud. Tours run as a morning or an afternoon session, exact time confirmed when you book, so if you want the softer light on the forest tracks, ask for the afternoon and we will tell you what your date allows.
Bring a phone at your own risk — dust, mud and water are the point. At the base you can add goggles, a bandana, or the professional photo and video service; those are optional extras paid there, like food and drinks.
The practical part for two people
Pick-up and drop-off are free from Side centre, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Gündoğdu, Sorgun and Titreyengöl. Count on about three hours door to door for the quad, four for the buggy. Included for each of you: transfer, safety briefing, supervised test drive, helmet, changing cabins and showers at our base. Pack a complete change of clothes for both of you — one shared bag is not enough. Staying further along the coast? Belek, Kemer and Alanya have their own quad safari departures at their own prices.
Frequently asked questions
Can two adults ride one quad together?
Yes. A quad carries a driver plus one securely belted passenger behind. Drivers must be at least 16 with ID at the base; passengers join from age 6.
Is it cheaper for a couple to share one quad?
No. Pricing is per person: two adults pay €50 whether you share one quad or take one each. Share for the experience, not a discount.
What if only one of us feels confident driving?
Completely normal, and it sorts itself out at our base. After the briefing everyone takes a supervised test drive; whoever is comfortable drives, and the other rides as a belted passenger on the same machine.
Can we book a sunset quad safari?
We run morning and afternoon sessions and confirm the exact time when you book. The afternoon gives the warmer light; our team will tell you what is free on your date.
Two quads or one, this is the easiest day out on the Side coast to organise as a couple: booking online costs nothing, no card details are taken, and you pay at the base on the day — which is why couples book from the sun lounger the evening before. Reserve your Side quad safari free now, or take two seats in a buggy if you would rather ride shoulder to shoulder.