Quad vs buggy: the short version
A quad safari puts you solo on a four-wheel ATV that you steer, throttle and lean into every corner yourself. It's the more hands-on, personal-skill thrill, and it's endlessly popular for a reason. A buggy safari seats two in a caged off-roader with seatbelts, so you share the adventure with a partner or child and take turns at the wheel. Neither is 'better' overall — they simply suit different travellers, moods and group sizes.
- Quad: one rider per machine, nimble and direct, you're in full control.
- Buggy: two seats, roll cage and seatbelts, share and swap driving.
- Trails: identical off-road forest, dirt and mud tracks in the Taurus foothills.
- Difficulty: both beginner-friendly, no licence or experience needed.
- Price: a very similar bracket for both (see the live tour cards).
- Included: free hotel pick-up and drop-off on every tour, pay on the day.
What a quad safari feels like
On a quad, it's just you and the machine. You feel the terrain through the handlebars, pick your own line through the ruts, and get a raw, exposed connection to the trail that no enclosed vehicle can quite match. Because you're the only one on board, there's no waiting for a turn — you drive the whole way, every metre of it. That directness is exactly why solo riders and confident adventurers love the quad: it rewards you the moment you lean into a corner or squeeze the throttle out of a dip.
The trade-off is that you commit to driving from start to finish. If you'd rather share the experience, or you have a young child or a partner who doesn't want to drive, a quad means separate machines rather than riding together in one. It's also worth knowing that you'll be the most exposed to the dust and the elements on a quad — which most riders count as a plus, not a minus.
What a buggy safari feels like
A buggy is a two-seat, car-like off-roader wrapped in a roll cage with proper seatbelts. You climb in side by side, buckle up, and share the ride. That makes it a natural fit for couples, parent-and-child pairs and anyone who feels steadier with a companion beside them. You can swap driver and passenger during the tour, so one person can film, hold the camera or simply enjoy the view while the other takes the wheel — then trade places and do it all again.
The caged, buckled-in seating is also reassuring for nervous first-timers, because it feels closer to sitting in a car than balancing on a bike. You still get plenty of dust, bumps and big grins — the buggy is far from tame and tackles exactly the same rough tracks — but the seating position feels more contained and secure than being perched on top of a quad.
Which suits which traveller
Solo thrill-seekers
Go for the quad. Your own machine, full control, no turns to wait for — it's the purest hands-on ride and the most direct hit of adrenaline.
Couples
Either works beautifully. Pick two quads to ride side by side with total independence, or a buggy if you'd rather share one vehicle, swap the driving between you and experience the whole thing together.
Families with children
Lean toward the buggy. A caged two-seater lets an older child ride buckled in beside a parent, so you stay together the whole time and nobody rides alone. On a quad, each adult drives their own machine, and young children can only join as a passenger with an adult where the specific tour allows it.
Nervous or first-time drivers
The buggy tends to feel more secure thanks to the roll cage, seatbelts and seated position — and you can let a confident partner take the wheel while you ease in as passenger. That said, quads are very approachable too, with a full briefing and a practice lap before you set off, so don't rule them out.
What's the same either way
Whichever you choose, you're on the same beginner-friendly Taurus foothill trails, you get a safety briefing and practice lap, helmets and goggles are provided, a lead guide sets a manageable pace, and free hotel pick-up and drop-off is included. Both are pay-on-the-day, so you reserve now and settle up when you're collected — no upfront commitment. Expect to get dusty or muddy on either, so wear closed shoes and bring a change of clothes; that mess is very much part of the fun.
Our honest verdict
Choose the quad if you want a solo, in-control, hands-on adrenaline hit and you're happy to drive the whole way yourself. Choose the buggy if you want to share the ride with a partner or child, swap driving, or simply feel more secure in a caged, buckled seat. We run both across Side, Belek, Alanya, Kemer and Antalya, so there's genuinely no wrong answer here — just the right one for how your group likes to ride. If you're still torn, the buggy is the safer all-rounder, while the quad is the pick for pure personal thrill.