Quad Safari for Avsallar & İncekum Guests
Staying in Avsallar or on the pine-backed sands of İncekum? You are perfectly placed for one of the dustiest, most grin-inducing days out on this stretch of the Turkish coast. A quad safari swaps the sun-lounger for the saddle of your own single-seat ATV and points you inland, up into the Taurus foothills, where forest tracks turn to dust, mud and shallow water crossings. It is loud, it is messy, and by the time you rumble back down you will be plastered in the good kind of dirt. No experience and no fear required — just a willingness to twist the throttle and hang on. Everyone is welcome to come along. Whoever can handle a quad safely takes the wheel; anyone who cannot, or simply prefers not to, rides the identical route as a passenger and pays the same.
Because Avsallar and İncekum sit just west of Alanya along the coast road, pick-up is quick and the drive up to the trailhead is short. We collect you from your hotel, kit you out, run the safety briefing, and before long you are bouncing along a forest track with the engine growling beneath you.
What the Ride Is Really Like
Forget any idea of a gentle sightseeing potter. Quad safari here is proper off-road riding on rough, unsealed tracks in the hills behind the coast. Expect churned-up dust clouds on the dry sections, sloppy mud where the shade keeps the ground damp, and a few shallow stream crossings that send water spraying up your legs. The trails wind through pine forest and past little rural corners of the Taurus foothills, climbing and dipping as they go.
You ride solo on your own ATV, so you are always the one in control — nobody sitting behind you, nobody steering for you. A lead guide rides out front and sets a sensible, steady pace, while a sweep guide follows at the back so no one gets left behind. That means beginners can settle in near the middle of the pack and simply follow the wheel tracks ahead. Many rides finish with a proper water fight — buckets, hoses, general soaking chaos — so accept now that you will be drenched, and enjoy it.
Combo Options: Add Rafting, Zipline, Canyoning or a Jeep Safari
If one adrenaline hit is not enough, the quad pairs beautifully with other Taurus adventures. Popular combinations bolt the ATV run onto:
- White-water rafting on the Köprülü (Koprucay) river, grade II–III — splashy, bouncy and beginner-friendly.
- A canyon zipline, whizzing across the gorge for a completely different rush.
- Canyoning, scrambling and swimming through a river canyon.
- A Taurus jeep safari, trading the quad for a 4x4 to reach the higher, wilder tracks.
Some of these are ready-made combo days; others are arranged on request depending on the day and group. If you fancy building a bigger adventure, just ask when you reserve and we will tell you honestly what can be paired up. You can also browse the full spread of what runs from this coast on our tours page.
Who It Suits (Beginners Very Much Included)
Quad safari is one of those rare activities that genuinely works for almost everyone up for a bit of dirt. Couples, groups of mates and families with older kids all love it. If you have never touched an ATV in your life, that is completely fine — the whole thing is built around first-timers.
Every tour opens with a safety briefing and a practice lap before you head out, so you learn throttle, brakes and steering on easy ground first. The controls are simple, the guides keep the pace manageable, and the sweep guide is right there if you need a hand. Younger children usually ride as passengers with an adult where allowed — check with us when you book. If you are based nearby and want to compare options, our Alanya quad safari and Okurcalar quad safari pages cover the same trails from neighbouring resorts.
What to Wear and Bring
The number one rule: wear clothes you do not mind ruining. You will get muddy, dusty and soaked, and no amount of careful riding avoids it — that is the whole point.
- Old shorts or trousers and a T-shirt you are happy to trash.
- Trainers or closed shoes with a decent grip — never flip-flops or sandals.
- A full change of dry clothes and a towel for afterwards.
- Sun cream and sunglasses for the ride up (goggles go on for the dusty bits).
- A little cash for drinks, snacks or a memento photo.
- Leave valuables, good watches and anything you would hate to lose back at the hotel.
We provide the essential kit: a helmet and goggles for every rider. Long hair is best tied back, and if you wear glasses, bring a strap so the goggles sit comfortably over them.
Free Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Transport is sorted for you. We offer free hotel pick-up and drop-off for guests in Avsallar, İncekum and the surrounding resorts — no hunting for a taxi, no working out directions. Collection is in the morning (afternoon slots may be available depending on the day), and you are brought back to your hotel a few hours later, dusty, damp and thoroughly pleased with yourself. Total door-to-door time is usually a good half-day; we will confirm the approximate timing when you reserve, as it depends on the exact trail and combo you pick.
Safety & Gear
Adventure should be exhilarating, not reckless. That is why every ride is guided front and back, kicks off with a briefing and practice lap, and keeps to a pace the whole group can handle. Helmets and goggles are provided and worn throughout. The guides know the tracks intimately — where the deep mud sits, where the water crossings hide, where to ease off — and they will flag the rougher sections before you reach them. Follow their lead, keep a sensible gap to the quad in front, and you will have a brilliant, safe day.
Booking: Best Price Direct, Pay on the Day
Booking direct is the smart move. You get the best price direct with no prepayment — reserve your spot free online now and simply pay the guide on the day. Nothing goes on a card up front, and plans stay flexible. For the current live price and availability from Avsallar and İncekum, just get in touch and we will sort your ride.
Quick Questions
Do I need a driving licence? No previous experience is needed. Nobody is turned away over paperwork. Whoever can handle the vehicle confidently drives it, and everyone else covers the identical route as a passenger, for the same price. The briefing and practice lap get you ready.
Will I really get dirty? Yes. Dust, mud, water crossings and a water fight at the end — muddy and soaked is guaranteed, so dress accordingly.
Is it safe for beginners? Absolutely. Guides ride at the front and back, the pace is steady, and helmets and goggles are provided.
How long does it last? Reckon on roughly a half-day door to door, longer if you add a rafting, zipline or jeep combo. Exact timing is confirmed when you book.
How do I pay? Pay the guide on the day — no prepayment, best price direct.
Ready to trade the beach for the dust? Reserve your Avsallar quad safari free today, pay on the day, and let's get muddy.