Quick answer: the quad is a single-rider ATV — one machine per driver, handlebar throttle, full solo control — and costs €25 per adult (€15 per child) on our Side Quad ATV Safari. The buggy is a two-seater side-by-side with a roll cage, a car-style steering wheel and seat belts, so a driver and a belted passenger ride together — €30 per adult (€18 per child) on the Side Buggy Safari. Both machines run exactly the same forest, dust, mud and water-splash route in the Taurus foothills behind Side. Solo riders who want raw control usually pick the quad; couples, parents with children and nervous first-timers are usually happier in the buggy.
One Safari, Two Very Different Machines
We run quads and buggies on the same track: forest trails, deep dust, mud pits and water-splash stops, with about 1.5-2 hours of actual off-road riding. Door to door, the quad safari takes around 3 hours and the buggy safari around 4 — both with free hotel pick-up and drop-off from Side centre, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Gündoğdu, Sorgun and Titreyengöl. The scenery and the adrenaline are identical, so the real question is how you want to experience them.
On the quad you sit on top of the machine, work a handlebar throttle and steer with your body weight. There is no passenger seat: every rider controls their own ATV. In the buggy you sit inside a roll cage on a proper seat, hold a steering wheel and wear a seat belt, with room for one belted passenger right next to the driver.
Quad vs Buggy: The Comparison Table
| Criteria | Quad (ATV) | Buggy |
|---|---|---|
| Driving style | Sit on top, handlebar throttle, steer with body weight | Sit inside, car-style steering wheel, seat belt |
| Passenger option | None — single-rider, one machine per driver | One belted passenger next to the driver (from age 6) |
| Beginner suitability | Good — supervised test drive first, guides set the pace | Excellent — familiar wheel-and-seat layout, test drive too |
| Stability | Rider-active: you balance the machine yourself | Very stable: four wheels, roll cage, seat belts |
| Fun factor | Raw solo adrenaline | Shared adrenaline — driver and passenger laugh together |
| Off-road feel | Maximum — dust, mud and splashes unfiltered | Strong, slightly more sheltered inside the cage |
| Family suitability | Drivers 16+ only, no passenger seat | Best choice: parent drives, child (6+) rides belted |
| Price (adult/child) | €25 / €15 — about 3 h door to door | €30 / €18 — about 4 h door to door |
Choose the Quad If…
- You want your own machine and full solo control of throttle and line.
- You enjoy a raw, physical off-road feel — shifting your weight through every corner.
- You are travelling with friends who each want to drive.
- You want the lower price: €25 per adult, €15 per child.
Choose the Buggy If…
- You are a couple and want to share one machine and the laughter in it.
- You are a parent with a child: passengers join from age 6, securely belted next to the driver.
- You are a first-timer who feels more confident with a steering wheel, seat belts and a roll cage around you.
- One of you does not want to drive at all — the passenger gets the full ride without touching the wheel.
Who Drives? Our Skill-Based Test Drive Rule
The rule is the same on both tours. Every driver takes a supervised test drive with our guides at the base before we head onto the track: guests who handle the machine confidently ride as drivers, and anyone who prefers not to drive simply joins as a passenger. Drivers must be at least 16 and show ID at the base; guests with back or neck issues should ride as passengers. First time off-road? Read our honest take on whether beginners can drive a quad or buggy in Side and the full age rules for drivers and passengers.
Prices, Pick-Up and What Is Included
Booking is free online and you pay on the day of the tour — no prepayment. Both prices include free hotel pick-up and drop-off (morning or afternoon session, the exact time is confirmed at booking), a safety briefing by our professional guides, the supervised test drive, a helmet, and changing cabins with showers at the base. Infants are free. Paid extras at the base: protective goggles, bandanas, food and drinks, and a professional photo and video service. Bring a complete change of clothes — nobody comes back clean. Departures run with up to 40 guests, with our guides controlling the group on the track.
FAQ
Is the buggy more stable than the quad?
Yes. The buggy sits on four wheels with a roll cage and seat belts and is steered with a wheel, so it feels planted and car-like. The quad is rider-active: you balance and steer it with your body, which is exactly its appeal. Both tours include a helmet, a safety briefing and guides controlling the pace.
Can two people share a quad?
No. Our quads are single-rider ATVs — one machine per driver. If you want to ride together in one vehicle, choose the buggy: it seats a driver and one belted passenger side by side.
Which is better for a family with children?
The buggy. Children ride as passengers from age 6, securely belted next to a driving parent. On the quad there is no passenger seat, and drivers on both machines must be 16+ with ID.
Do the quad and the buggy use different tracks?
No — both run the same forest, dust, mud-pit and water-splash route in the Taurus foothills behind Side. The quad tour is about 3 hours door to door, the buggy about 4, and actual riding time is roughly 1.5-2 hours on both.
Still undecided? Many groups split up — quads and buggies meet at the same mud pit. Check the Side Quad ATV Safari from €25 or the Side Buggy Safari from €30, book free online and pay on the day of the tour.