Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Side buggy safari?
€30 per person, for anyone aged 11 or over. Round-trip hotel transfer, helmet, briefings and the practice drive are in that price. Travelling with children aged 6–10? Book the Family Buggy Safari instead.
How much is the Side quad safari?
€25 per adult (11+) and €15 for a child aged 6–10 riding as a passenger. Transfer, helmet, briefings and the practice drive are included.
How much is the family buggy safari?
€30 per adult (11+) and €18 per child aged 6–10. At least one adult and one child per booking; transfer, helmet, briefings and the practice drive are included.
Do I need a driving licence?
No. The safari runs on a private off-road course, not on public roads, so no driving licence is required. Every driver does the briefings and a practice drive instead, and the guide has the final say.
How old do I have to be to drive?
16 or over. Bring ID — it is checked at the base as proof of age.
Is hotel transfer included?
Yes. Round-trip hotel transfer is included in every price: hotel → activity base → hotel, from Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Titreyengöl, Sorgun, Kızılağaç, Gündoğdu and Kızılot.
How long does the whole thing take?
Approximately 4–4.5 hours door to door. That includes hotel pickup, the transfer, registration, the briefings, the practice drive, the off-road driving, breaks, and the transfer back.
How far do I actually drive?
18 km of off-road tracks on the private course. We give the drive as a distance rather than a time: how long 18 km takes depends on the group's pace, the conditions, the weather and the season — so we do not promise a minute count.
What time does the safari start?
There are up to three departures a day — 08:00, 11:00 and 13:00 — depending on the season. The booking form shows only the departures that run on your date.
Is 08:00 the time you pick me up from my hotel?
No. 08:00, 11:00 and 13:00 are departure times. Your hotel pickup is earlier, and the exact time depends on your hotel and the transfer route — we confirm it with your booking.
What happens before the safari starts?
Arrival, registration, an information briefing, a safety briefing, an explanation of the vehicle, a practice drive and the guide's assessment. Only then does the main off-road safari begin.
Are helmets included? What about goggles and bandanas?
The helmet is included and worn for the whole safari. Goggles and bandanas are not in the base price — they are sold at the base, or you can bring your own.
What should I wear?
Old clothes, comfortable outdoor clothing and closed shoes — sports shoes are ideal. Expect dust, dirt and possibly mud. Flip-flops are not suitable.
Can I bring children on the Buggy Safari?
The Buggy Safari sells adult seats only (11+). For children aged 6–10, book the Family Buggy Safari — same buggies, same route, plus the child fare.
Do I need experience?
No. The briefings and the practice drive exist for exactly that reason. The guide checks that every driver is in control before the main safari, and anyone who would rather not drive rides the same route as a passenger.
Can children ride on a quad?
Children aged 6–10 ride as passengers with an adult on the Quad Safari, at the child fare. Children cannot drive; drivers are 16 or over.
What is the Family Buggy Safari, exactly?
The buggy safari booked for a family: an adult drives and a child aged 6–10 rides beside them as a passenger at the child fare. At least one adult and one child per booking. Same course, transfer, briefings and practice drive as the Buggy Safari.
Is there insurance?
Insurance is included where applicable under the operating policy. Ask us on WhatsApp if you need the details of what it covers before you book.
Is food or drink included?
No. Food and drinks are available to buy at the base and are not in the price.
How do I pay, and can I cancel?
You pay on the day of the tour — nothing is charged on this website and no card details are taken. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your departure.
Are the vehicles automatic?
The buggies are automatic — a wheel and pedals, nothing to shift. The practice drive covers the controls of whichever vehicle you book.
Are there showers at the base?
Yes — changing cabins and showers at the base are included, so you can rinse off the dust and mud before the transfer back.
Can two adults share one buggy?
Tell us who is coming when you book and we confirm the vehicle arrangement with you. Every person aged 11 or over pays the adult fare, whether driving or riding along.
Who should not take part?
Anyone pregnant, anyone with a heart condition or recent surgery, anyone who has been drinking alcohol or taken drugs, and children under 6. Back or neck problems are not an automatic no: ask us first — the passenger seat is the gentler one, but the vehicle still shakes.
Where exactly is the off-road course?
On a private off-road course inland from the Side coast. You do not need to find it: the transfer takes you there from your hotel and brings you back.
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