Staying in Manavgat and looking for a proper dose of dust, mud and adrenaline? A quad safari is one of the easiest adventures to slot into your holiday. You ride your own single-seat quad (ATV) along off-road trails in the Taurus foothills, just inland from the Side-Manavgat coast. This practical guide covers what the day is really like, how pickup works from Manavgat, the trails, who it suits, and how to book without any fuss.
Why a quad safari from Manavgat makes sense
Manavgat sits right in the middle of the action. The off-road trails begin in the hills a short drive inland, so you spend far less time in a transfer and far more time in the saddle. Because it is so close, the Manavgat quad safari is an ideal half-day outing whether you have a full week here or just a spare afternoon between the beach and the bazaar.
How pickup and drop-off work
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included free of charge. A minibus collects you from your accommodation in and around Manavgat, and brings you back the same way afterwards. Tours run in the morning or the afternoon depending on the day and season, so you can plan the rest of your day around it. We do not publish exact clock times here because they shift with your hotel location and the season, but the whole outing, transfers included, typically takes a few hours from door to door.
What the trails are like
Once you reach the base, every ride starts the same sensible way: a safety briefing and a short practice lap so you get comfortable with the throttle and brake before heading out. A lead guide sets the pace at the front and a sweep guide rides at the back, so no one is ever left behind. Helmets and goggles are provided.
From there you follow dusty forest tracks, weave through muddy bends and splash across shallow water crossings in the Taurus foothills. It is bumpy, playful and genuinely fun rather than frightening. The pace is set to the group, so it stays manageable while still giving you that off-road thrill. A cheerful water fight often breaks out to finish the ride, so expect to get wet as well as muddy.
Who it suits, including beginners
No driving licence and no previous experience are needed. If you can steer a bicycle and press a lever, you can handle a quad. The practice lap and the two guides mean complete first-timers settle in quickly, and it is a popular choice for couples, groups of friends and families with older children. If you are nervous, tell the guide at the briefing and they will keep you toward the front where the pace is easiest to follow.
What to wear and bring
- Old clothes you do not mind ruining, because it gets dusty and muddy.
- Closed shoes such as trainers, never flip-flops or sandals.
- Sunglasses (goggles are provided, but they help), plus sun cream and a bottle of water.
- A change of clothes and a towel left in the minibus for the ride home, since the water fight leaves you soaked.
Booking: best price, no prepayment
You get the best price by booking direct with us, and there is no prepayment. Simply reserve your spot free online and pay the guide on the day. That keeps things flexible and takes the risk out of planning. Quad safaris run for most of the year, so there is almost always a date that fits your stay in Manavgat.
Ready to swap the sun lounger for the saddle? Reserve the Manavgat quad safari today, or browse all of our tours to see what else the Side-Manavgat corridor has to offer. Bring old clothes, closed shoes and a sense of humour, and the guides will handle the rest.