Buggy Safari + Taurus Jeep Safari: Two Off-Road Worlds in One Custom Day
Some days you want to be the one gripping the wheel, kicking up dust and splashing through water crossings. Other days you want to sit back, let a driver tackle the rough stuff, and soak up the wild scenery of the Taurus mountains rolling past. This tailored combo pairs both — a hands-on, two-seat buggy safari with a proper Taurus jeep safari, arranged on request around Side and Manavgat. It's not an off-the-shelf ticket you grab in five seconds; it's a day we build with you, so be honest with us about your group, your dates and what you fancy, and we'll shape it to fit.
Because this is a put-together, on-request combo rather than a fixed daily departure, the exact running order, timings and inclusions are confirmed when we arrange it. What stays true is the spirit: raw off-road fun where you drive, followed (or preceded) by a rugged jeep tour where you ride and explore. Two very different flavours of the same beautiful, dusty backcountry.
What the Combo Day Looks Like
A combined buggy-and-jeep day is a full day including transfers — we'll agree the shape when we set it up. Typically one activity runs in the morning and the other after a break, with free hotel pickup to get you there and back. Expect dust, laughs, mountain air and the kind of photos that make people at home slightly jealous.
Because we're stitching two experiences together, we'll always tell you honestly what's realistic for your date, your group size and the water conditions. We never invent fixed clock times — think mornings and afternoons, not minute-by-minute schedules. And there's no prepayment: you simply pay the guide on the day, at the best price you'll get by booking direct.
The Buggy Safari Half
The buggy half is the hands-on thrill. You'll ride a two-seat, side-by-side off-road buggy — a proper little machine with a roll cage and seatbelts, built to take a hammering on dusty and muddy Taurus-foothill trails. Two of you share one buggy, so you take turns driving and riding shotgun. That's part of the fun: one person wrestles the wheel through the ruts and water crossings while the other films, holds on and shouts encouragement (or abuse), then you swap.
Before anyone sets off, there's a full safety briefing and a practice lap so you get a feel for the throttle, the brakes and the steering. No licence is needed and no experience either — if you can follow a guide and keep it sensible, you'll be grinning within minutes. Helmets and gear are provided. Expect to get gloriously filthy; the water crossings guarantee it.
The Taurus Jeep Safari Half
The jeep half swaps the wheel for the window. A Taurus jeep safari climbs away from the coast into the mountains behind Side and Manavgat — pine forest, mountain villages, viewpoints, bumpy tracks and that wonderful sense of leaving the resort strip far behind. You sit back in an open 4x4 while an experienced driver handles the terrain, so it suits people who want the adventure and the scenery without doing the hard driving themselves.
It's a brilliant contrast to the buggy. One is intense and close to the ground; the other is expansive, breezy and a chance to actually look up and take in the landscape. Together they give you the full range of the region's off-road character in a single, well-rounded day.
Who This Combo Suits
This tailored day is ideal for groups and mixed crews where not everyone wants the same thing. The adrenaline-hungry get their buggy fix; those who'd rather ride and gaze get the jeep. It's great for couples, friend groups, and active families who want variety instead of a single one-note activity.
Because two people share one buggy, it works neatly for pairs — one drives, one rides, then you switch. If your group is larger, tell us the numbers and we'll arrange enough buggies and jeep seats. And since it's built on request, we can lean the day more towards buggy or more towards jeep depending on what excites you most.
One Buggy, Two People — How Sharing Works
To be crystal clear: a buggy is a two-seat vehicle and two people share it. You don't each get your own — you take turns behind the wheel. Most people love this; it means you're in it together, and there's always someone to film the muddiest moment. If everyone in your group wants maximum wheel time, just let us know when we arrange the day and we'll factor that in.
What to Bring
- Clothes you don't mind ruining — the buggy will cover you in dust and mud; nothing survives clean.
- Closed shoes that can get wet and dirty.
- Sunglasses — essential eye protection against dust and glare.
- A change of clothes and a towel left in your bag for afterwards.
- Sun cream, a hat and water for the jeep leg and any waiting time.
- A secured or waterproof-cased phone or action camera if you want footage — the crossings are not kind to loose electronics.
Free Hotel Pickup
We include free hotel pickup and drop-off from Side, Manavgat and the surrounding resorts, so you don't need to sort out transport or find the trailhead yourself. When we arrange your on-request combo, we'll confirm a morning or afternoon pickup window for your hotel — never an invented exact time. Just be ready in reception with everything on the list above.
Booking: Pay on the Day, Best Price Direct
This is a tailored, on-request combo, so booking starts with a quick conversation about your dates, group and preferences. Once it's arranged, there's no prepayment — you pay the guide directly on the day, in cash, at the best price you'll get by dealing direct rather than through a middleman. Simple, transparent, and no deposit tied up in advance.
Want something simpler or more standardised first? Have a look at our classic Side buggy safari for pure off-road driving, or the action-packed buggy 4-in-1 adventure if you'd rather have several activities bundled into one ready-made package. You can also browse everything we run over on our full tours page to compare options before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the buggy-and-jeep combo a fixed daily tour?
No — it's arranged on request. We pair the buggy safari and the Taurus jeep safari specifically for your group, so timings and running order are confirmed when we set it up rather than fixed in advance.
Do I need a driving licence for the buggy?
No licence and no experience are needed. You'll get a full safety briefing and a practice lap, and the guide leads the whole route.
Do two people really share one buggy?
Yes. The buggy is a two-seat machine, so you and your partner take turns driving and riding. Larger groups get more buggies — just tell us your numbers.
When can we do it?
The off-road experiences run across the warmer months, roughly April to October. When you enquire we'll confirm what's available for your dates.
How much is it and when do I pay?
You get the best price by booking direct and you pay the guide on the day — there's no prepayment. Ask us for a live price when you arrange the combo.
Ready to build your buggy-and-jeep day? Get in touch with your dates and group size and we'll arrange a tailored combo around Side and Manavgat — free pickup, no prepayment, pay on the day at the best direct price.