Quad Safari & Canyon Zipline: Two Ways to Get the Adrenaline Going
Some days one dose of adrenaline just isn't enough. You want to grip the bars of your own ATV, kick up a rooster tail of dust through the pine forest, and feel your stomach drop as you launch off a canyon platform on a zipline. This page is about pairing those two: a proper quad (ATV) safari in the Taurus foothills with a canyon zipline for the fly-through-the-air finish. Be honest with yourself about what you're after — if it's two big hits of fun in one day, this combination is hard to beat.
A quick word on how it's arranged, because we don't like surprises. The quad-plus-zipline pairing is a tailored, on-request combo rather than a fixed off-the-shelf ticket. In practice, most people who want the zipline take it as part of our ready-made 3-in-1 quad, rafting and zipline adventure, where the zipline is already built in alongside the river run. If you'd rather do just the quad and the zipline without the rafting, tell us when you reserve and we'll sort the logistics with the local operators — but the smoothest, best-value way to get the zipline is usually the 3-in-1. We'll always be straight with you about what's running on your dates.
What the Day Looks Like
You'll be collected from your hotel with free pick-up and drop-off included — expect a morning start, with the transfer running inland from the coast for around an hour towards the Taurus foothills and the Koprulu Canyon area. We won't quote you an exact clock time, because pick-ups are staggered by area and your rep will confirm the window the evening before; think morning out, back a few hours later in the afternoon or early evening.
Once you arrive, the quad half of the day begins with a safety briefing and a practice lap. This isn't a formality — it's where you get comfortable with the throttle, the brakes and the feel of the machine on loose ground before you head out. You ride your own single-seat ATV. A lead guide sets the pace at the front and a sweep guide follows at the back, so nobody gets left behind and the group stays together on the trail. Helmets and goggles are provided, and no previous experience is needed.
The zipline portion takes you to a canyon platform where you're clipped into a harness and sent flying across the gorge on a steel cable. It's a completely different sensation to the quad — instead of dust and grip, it's air, height and a few seconds of pure glide with the canyon dropping away beneath you. Trained operators handle the clipping-in and the launch; your job is to hold on and enjoy the view.
The Terrain and the Activities
The quad trails wind through dusty forest tracks in the Taurus foothills, with mud patches and shallow water crossings thrown in depending on the season and recent rain. It's genuine off-road — not a tidy little loop — so expect to get dirty. A water fight often breaks out to cool everyone down near the end of the ride, and it's every bit as messy and fun as it sounds.
- Quad safari — your own ATV, forest tracks, mud and shallow crossings, guided front and back.
- Canyon zipline — a harnessed flight across a Taurus gorge, run by trained operators.
- Water fight finish — the traditional soggy send-off to the quad leg.
If you decide you'd like white-water in the mix too, the river here is the Koprucay (Koprulu Canyon), running at a friendly grade II–III — splashy and exciting without being frightening. That's exactly what the 3-in-1 combo delivers, and it's why so many guests fold the zipline into that package. There's also a coast-based option in our Side quad and rafting combo if you're staying that way.
Who It Suits — and Beginners
This day is built for people who want variety and don't mind a bit of grit under their fingernails. It suits couples, groups of friends and families with older kids who are up for both driving and heights. If you've never driven an ATV, don't worry — the practice lap and the guided pace mean total beginners handle it fine. You control your own speed within the group, so you can be as cautious or as spirited as you like.
The zipline does involve heights, so if that's genuinely not your thing, be honest with yourself and stick to a pure quad day or a quad-and-rafting pairing instead. There are minimum age and health considerations for both activities — if you have any doubts, ask us when you reserve and we'll give you a straight answer.
What to Wear and Bring
- Old clothes and closed shoes you don't mind ruining — you will get muddy and wet.
- A full change of clothes and a towel for the ride home.
- Sun cream, sunglasses and a hat for the transfers and waiting time.
- A little cash for drinks, snacks or any optional photos.
- A waterproof pouch or bag if you want to bring a phone — between the mud, water crossings and the zipline, valuables take a beating.
Leave anything precious at the hotel. Between the dust, the shallow crossings and the finale water fight, nothing stays clean or dry.
Free Pick-Up, Safety and Gear
Your hotel transfer both ways is free and included in the price — there's no extra transport charge to add on. On the safety side, both activities are run by experienced local operators: the quad leg has its briefing, practice lap, lead and sweep guides, and provided helmets and goggles; the zipline has trained staff handling the harnesses and launches. Follow the guides, keep your gear on, and it's a well-managed day out.
Booking and Paying on the Day
Here's the part people appreciate most. You get the best price by booking direct, and there's no prepayment. Reserve your spot free online, and pay the guide on the day — no card details up front, no deposit, no risk if your plans shift. Because the quad-and-zipline is a tailored request, just let us know your preference and dates and we'll confirm the cleanest way to run it, whether that's a bespoke arrangement or slotting you into the ready-made 3-in-1. Live pricing and availability are shown when you reserve, so you always see the current rate.
Quick Questions
Do I need a licence or experience? No experience needed. The briefing and practice lap get complete beginners ready, and the guided pace keeps it manageable. Safety leads, paperwork does not. The guides brief the whole group first, then whoever is comfortable at the controls drives and everyone else rides the same route as a passenger, same price.
Is the zipline always available on its own with the quad? It's arranged on request. The most reliable way to get the zipline is as part of the 3-in-1 combo — we'll tell you honestly what's running on your dates.
Will I get wet? Almost certainly — shallow crossings, mud and a water fight are part of the quad fun. Bring a change of clothes.
What time is pick-up? A morning start, confirmed the evening before by area. We won't invent an exact time; you'll be back a few hours later.
Ready to line up two hits of adrenaline in one dusty, airborne day? Browse all our quad and combo tours, tell us you'd like the zipline, and reserve free — pay the guide on the day.