Quad safari straight from Arnor De Luxe Hotel & Spa
Arnor De Luxe Hotel & Spa sits within easy reach of Side's beaches and old-town ruins, which makes it a handy launch pad for a half-day off-road adventure. We are not affiliated with the hotel in any way; we simply offer guests staying there free pick-up and drop-off so you can swap the sun-lounger for a quad without arranging your own transport. Once you are collected from the lobby, a short transfer takes you to the nearest riding base in the hills behind Side.
What the ride is really like
This is genuine off-road, not a lap around a car park. You climb into the Taurus foothills on dusty forest tracks, splash through shallow river crossings and grind over muddy, rutted sections that make the whole thing feel like an expedition. Every rider gets their own quad, so you control your own throttle and pace behind the guide the entire way.
Included in every quad safari
- Free pick-up and drop-off at Arnor De Luxe Hotel & Spa
- Your own quad per rider
- Helmet, goggles and safety briefing
- Practice lap before hitting the trail
- Experienced guide leading the route
- Insurance for the ride
No licence, no experience needed
You do not need a driving licence or any previous off-road experience. The team walks you through the controls, you take a practice lap on flat ground and only then head out onto the trail. If you can twist a throttle and squeeze a brake, you can do this. Wear clothes and shoes you do not mind getting dusty or splashed, because the mud and river crossings are half the fun.
Simple logistics from Side
Pick-up is arranged for either a morning or an afternoon session depending on availability, so we will confirm your timing rather than promise an exact clock time here. The whole outing is easy to slot around a relaxed day at Arnor De Luxe, and you are returned to the same lobby afterwards. Because you are collected and dropped at the door, there is no parking to sort, no map to follow and nothing to book separately for transport.
Good to know before you ride
Pack light and practical. A change of clothes is smart if you would rather not walk back into the Arnor De Luxe lobby covered in trail dust, and closed shoes beat sandals every time on a quad. Sunglasses or the supplied goggles keep the grit out of your eyes, and a little sun cream goes a long way on the exposed forest sections. Leave valuables at the hotel and bring only what fits securely in a pocket, since the ride is bumpy by design.
Which tour to book
From Arnor De Luxe Hotel & Spa the tour to reserve is the City of Side Quad Safari. It is the flagship off-road route for guests in the Side area, combining forest tracks, mud and river crossings with a proper base and full support crew.