A quad safari in Side is a roughly 3-hour, door-to-door adventure: we pick you up free of charge from your hotel on the Side coast, run a safety briefing and a supervised test drive at our base, then lead you on about 1.5–2 hours of guided off-road riding through the Taurus foothills — forest tracks, dust, mud pits and water-splash stops included. The Side Quad ATV Safari costs €25 per adult and €15 per child, infants join free, and there is nothing to pay online: you book free and pay on the day of the tour.
Here is the exact hotel-to-hotel walk-through, step by step, written by the team that runs the tour every day.
Step by step: your quad safari itinerary in Side
1. Free pickup from your hotel
Our shuttle collects you directly from your hotel anywhere along the Side coast — Side centre, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Gündoğdu, Sorgun and Titreyengöl are all covered free of charge. You choose a morning or an afternoon session, and we confirm your exact pickup time when you book. If you stay in Belek, Kemer or Alanya, we run separate departures from those resorts with their own pricing.
2. Arrival at the base and safety briefing
Once the group is together, we head to our base in the Taurus foothills behind Side. There our professional guides run a full safety briefing: how the quad's handlebar throttle and brakes work, how to sit and steer, what the hand signals mean and how the convoy moves on the track. Each departure takes up to 40 guests, and guides ride at the front and the back of the group to keep everything under control.
3. Helmet fitting and supervised test drive
Everyone gets a helmet fitted at the base. Then comes the part first-timers appreciate most: before anyone enters the track, every driver does a supervised test drive on our practice area. Guests who handle the machine confidently head out as drivers; anyone who prefers not to drive simply joins as a passenger and enjoys the same route. Drivers must be at least 16 and show ID at the base; passengers can join from age 6.
4. The ride: about 1.5–2 hours of real off-road
This is the heart of the program. The convoy heads out into the pine forests and dusty tracks behind Side. Expect dust clouds, mud pits, water-splash stops that cool everyone down, and photo pauses at the best spots. On a quad you ride your own single-seater ATV — one machine per driver, handlebar throttle, full control. The pace is guided, so confident riders get their adrenaline and careful riders never feel pushed.
5. Back at base: free showers and optional extras
You will come back dusty — that is the point. At the base you can use our changing cabins and showers free of charge, so bring a complete change of clothes. Optional extras are available at the base for a small charge: protective goggles and bandanas before the ride, plus food, drinks and a professional photo and video service afterwards.
6. Drop-off at your hotel
Once everyone has cleaned up, the shuttle takes you straight back to your hotel. From pickup to drop-off the whole experience takes around 3 hours — short enough to keep your beach day, big enough to be the story you tell at dinner.
What's included — and what costs extra
| Included in the €25 price | Paid extras at the base |
|---|---|
| Hotel pickup and drop-off on the Side coast | Protective goggles |
| Safety briefing by professional guides | Bandanas |
| Supervised test drive | Food and drinks |
| Helmet | Professional photo and video service |
| Changing cabins and showers |
For a full cost breakdown — including the €15 child price and how pay-on-the-day works — see our guide to the quad safari price in Side for 2026.
Practical tips before you go
- Bring a complete change of clothes — dust and mud are part of the fun, and the showers at the base are free.
- Wear closed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty; our guide on what to wear for a quad or buggy safari covers it in detail.
- Sunglasses help against the dust, or grab protective goggles at the base.
- If you have back or neck issues, ride as a passenger rather than driving.
- Leave valuables at the hotel; a little cash covers the tour price and any extras.
FAQ
How long does the quad safari in Side take?
Around 3 hours door to door, including hotel pickup and drop-off. The actual off-road riding is about 1.5–2 hours.
Can I drive the quad myself?
Every driver does a supervised test drive at the base before the track. If you handle the machine confidently, you ride as the driver; if you would rather not drive, you join as a passenger. Drivers must be 16 or older and show ID at the base.
Do I have to pay anything online?
No. Booking is free and you pay on the day of the tour — €25 per adult, €15 per child, infants free.
Will I get dirty?
Yes, gloriously. Forest dust, mud pits and water splashes are part of the route. The changing cabins and showers at the base are free, so bring spare clothes.
What time does the tour start?
We run morning and afternoon sessions. Your exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location and is confirmed when you book.
Ready to see those forest tracks for yourself? Check today's availability on the Side Quad ATV Safari — €25 per adult, or compare all routes on our quad safari overview page. Booking takes a minute, costs nothing, and you simply pay on the day of the tour.