From the Side shoreline to the Taurus trails
Calimera Side Resort sits close to the beach on the Side stretch of the Antalya coast, within easy reach of the town's Roman ruins and palm-lined seafront. Turn away from the water and the land rolls up into the Taurus foothills behind Side and Manavgat, a world of pine-shaded tracks, dust clouds and shallow crossings. That backcountry is where our buggies run, and where guests of Calimera Side Resort go to swap sunbathing for a real off-road hit.
The two-seat buggy, explained
Every buggy we run is a genuine two-seater wrapped in a steel roll cage, and both seats are yours for one price. That shared setup is what makes the trip so easy to plan:
- Couples can hand the wheel back and forth along the route.
- A parent can drive with a child buckled in beside them.
- Two friends can split the cost and share every muddy corner.
The transmission is automatic, so there is nothing to grind or stall, and a few minutes of practice after the briefing is all it takes to feel at home.
What the trail throws at you
This is a proper off-road outing rather than a scenic crawl. You will hammer along uneven forest tracks, plough through soft mud and send up spray at shallow water crossings, with the wooded Taurus ridges climbing on every side. A lead guide sets a safe pace and a support driver sweeps up at the back, so the group stays together the whole way. Keep the supplied goggles on, because a coating of dust comes with the territory.
Free transfer and everything included
Your free transfer from Calimera Side Resort runs to the nearest off-road base in the Side area, where the buggies stand fuelled and ready. When the ride ends we bring you straight back to the hotel. Included with every booking:
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off from Calimera Side Resort
- Helmet, goggles, roll cage and seatbelts
- A complete safety briefing and a guide from start to finish
- Insurance
Dress in clothes and shoes that can get filthy, and pack a spare set if you want to be comfortable on the way home.
Book the Side Buggy Safari
When you are ready to lock it in, the tour to choose is our Side Buggy Safari, the full off-road experience leaving from the nearest Side base. Book your seats, let us know you are staying at Calimera Side Resort, and we will take care of the transfer from your door.