If you are in Side and are looking for a bright adventure, you can join some exciting excursions that will make your holiday more adventurous.
Buggy safari is an exciting excursion for those who are in search of adventure and new sensations. You will have the opportunity to ride a buggy on hills, on dusty and wet tracks. When you arrive at the starting point, the instructors will explain to you how to use the equipment and how to drive this vehicle. Then you will have time to practice, after which the real journey will begin. Buggy driving will last 2 hours, during which you will challenge yourself in off-road driving skills.
Quad safari is designed for those who want to race with drive and adrenaline along uneven, dusty and muddy trails. If you don’t know how to ride, don’t worry, the instructors will explain all the rules to you and take care of your safety. When the instructors have finished their explanations, you will begin your adventure! You will ride for about 2 hours, accompanied by instructors for safety reasons. During the trip, you can breathe fresh air and enjoy the forest scenery.
Rafting tour is an extreme entertainment that takes place in the Köprülü canyon, where the rafting center is located. It is visited by thousands of tourists every year, so it is the most popular place in Turkey. Instructors will acquaint you with safety precautions and provide you with the necessary equipment for rafting. After that, you will start rafting, fighting together with the team against the current of the Köprüçay River.
You will raft down the river for about 40 minutes and then take a short break to swim and admire the beautiful nature. Then the rafting will continue, and in the middle there will be a lunch break to recuperate, and at the end of the rafting, you can purchase professional photos and videos of your rafting for an additional fee.
If you are interested in Side countryside, this tour is for you. Jeep safari invites you to go to the Taurus Mountains and ride jeeps on absolute off-road. During the tour, you will be able to see historical sites such as the 1800 year old Naras bridge and Roman period ruins. Don’t forget to bring your camera to take photos as a keepsake. Next, the tour continues to a small village where you will have a tea break, and you can also taste traditional Turkish pancakes “gozleme”. Next time, you will stop at Siren Hill and enjoy the amazing panoramic view of the lake and Oymapinar Dam.
Jeep safari and rafting in Side offers one day off-road adventure in the dust and river rafting. On powerful 4×4 jeeps you will conquer the Taurus Mountains. During this route you will be able to visit some villages, see the life of local people, observe the beautiful nature. Then you will go to the Köprülü National Park, where, after a detailed briefing, you will fight with obstacles and rapids on a 14-kilometer section of the Köprüçay mountain river. During this route, you will stop and take breaks to swim in the cool waters of the river and take fantastic pictures.
Adventurous activity prices in Side range from €25 to €30 in 2024. Among 5 excursions, rafting is the cheapest, and jeep safari & rafting is the most expensive option.
| Boat Trip | Adult Price | Child Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Biking | €25 | €15 |
| Buggy Safari | €30 | €15 |
| Jeep Safari | €20 | €10 |
| Rafting | €20 | €10 |
| Rafting & Jeep Safari | €30 | €15 |
*The age range for child discounts on most tours is between 7-12 years, with some tours offering discounts for children between 3-7 years.
| 💖 Best adventurous activity for first-timers: | Jeep Safari |
| 👪 Best adventurous activity for families: | Rafting & Jeep Safari |
| 💰 Best budget adventurous activity: | Rafting |
| 👫 Best adventurous activity for couples: | Buggy Safari |
