Staying in Sorgun and looking for a proper off-road adventure? A quad safari is one of the easiest and most fun days out you can arrange from your hotel. This practical guide explains exactly what a quad safari from Sorgun is like, how pickup works, what the trails feel like, who it suits and what to bring, so you can book with confidence. If you would rather jump straight to details and reserve your spot, see our Sorgun quad safari page.
Where Sorgun sits and why it is ideal
Sorgun is a leafy resort area just east of Side, right in the heart of the Side-Manavgat corridor. That location is a genuine advantage for a quad safari. The off-road trails run inland into the Taurus foothills, and from Sorgun the transfer to the starting point is short and simple, usually around 20 to 40 minutes depending on where exactly your hotel is. Less time in the minibus means more time on the quad.
How pickup works
Pickup and drop-off from your Sorgun hotel are free and included. On the day, a driver collects you from your hotel or a nearby meeting point and brings you back afterwards. We do not publish exact clock times because pickups are grouped by area, but you will be given a time window in advance, generally either a morning or an afternoon departure. Let reception know you are being collected, and be ready a little early. The whole outing, transfers included, typically runs around three to four hours.
What the trails are actually like
This is real off-road riding, not a tarmac loop. You ride a single-seat quad (ATV) yourself, following a marked route through dusty forest tracks, muddy bends and shallow water crossings in the foothills behind the coast. A lead guide sets a sensible pace at the front and a second sweep guide follows at the back, so nobody gets left behind and the group stays together. Expect dust, expect a bit of mud, and expect to get pleasantly filthy, that is part of the fun.
Do I need experience or a licence?
No. You do not need a driving licence or any previous experience. Every safari begins with a full safety briefing and a short practice lap on flat ground, so you get comfortable with the throttle, brakes and steering before you set off. Helmets are provided, and goggles too for the quads to keep dust out of your eyes. The guides ride at a pace the group can handle, so complete beginners and nervous first-timers are genuinely welcome.
Who it suits
A quad safari from Sorgun is a great fit for couples, groups of friends and active families. Because each rider has their own single-seat quad, everyone controls their own machine. Younger children who cannot ride alone are usually not suited to quads, so if you are travelling with small kids, check the age and rider requirements when you book. Otherwise, if you enjoy being outdoors and do not mind getting dusty, you will love it.
What to wear and bring
- Old clothes you do not mind getting dusty and muddy, this is not the day for your best outfit
- Closed shoes such as trainers, never sandals or flip-flops
- A change of clothes and a towel left in your room for afterwards
- Sunglasses, sun cream and water for the warmer months
- A little cash to pay the guide on the day
One friendly warning: a water fight often breaks out to cool everyone down at the end of the ride, so you may well come back soaked as well as dusty. Leave phones and cameras somewhere safe or protected.
Booking, price and prepayment
Booking direct with us is the best-price option, and there is no prepayment required. You reserve your place free online, and you simply pay the guide on the day of the tour. There is nothing to pay up front and no hidden booking fees. Quad safaris run for most of the year thanks to the mild climate along this stretch of coast, so whether you are here in spring, summer or autumn you should find a departure that fits your holiday.
Ready to ride?
If a dusty, adrenaline-friendly morning or afternoon in the foothills sounds like your kind of day, a quad safari from Sorgun is hard to beat for value and fun. Reserve free, pay on the day and let us handle the pickup. Head over to the Sorgun quad safari page for full details, or browse all of our tours to see what else is on offer near Sorgun.