Side Combo Tours: One Day, Every Kind of Adrenaline
Why settle for one hit of adrenaline when you can stack them? Our Side combo tours bolt a full-throttle quad safari onto white-water rafting, a canyon zipline or a Taurus adventure, so you rip through dusty forest trails and plunge down a foaming river in the same unforgettable day. If you're staying in Side, Kumkoy, Colakli, Titreyengol, Manavgat or anywhere along this stretch of coast, these are the tours that turn a single holiday afternoon into a story you'll be telling for years.
Everything runs inland from the coast, up in the pine-clad foothills of the Taurus Mountains where the air smells of hot dust and river spray. You get the best of both worlds: the raw, hands-on thrill of piloting your own machine over rough ground, then the cool rush of grade II-III rapids or the swooping weightlessness of a zipline strung across a gorge. It's the smart way to make the most of one transfer, one day out, and one pick-up from your hotel door.
What a Combo Day Actually Feels Like
A combo day is built around movement and variety. You're collected free from your hotel in the morning, driven up into the hills, and then the fun begins. On the quad leg you'll get kitted out, sit through a proper safety briefing, take a practice lap to get comfortable with the throttle and brakes, and then follow the lead guide out onto the trail. Expect dusty forest tracks, cheeky mud patches and shallow water crossings that soak you to the grin. A sweep guide brings up the rear so nobody gets left behind.
Then comes the switch. Depending on which combo you've chosen, you'll either trade the ATV for a raft and paddle, clip into a zipline harness, or head deeper into the Taurus by jeep. The pace stays punchy, the scenery keeps changing, and by the time you're bounced back down to the coast a few hours later you've packed two full adventures into the space most operators use for one. A splashy water fight usually caps off the quad section, which is exactly as chaotic and fun as it sounds.
The Combos Worth Knowing
These are genuine, ready-made combo tours you can book right now:
- Quad + Rafting: the classic pairing. Tear up the off-road trails, then take on the Koprucay (Koprulu Canyon) river, a friendly grade II-III run that's thrilling without being terrifying. See the Side quad and rafting combo for the full run-down.
- Quad + Rafting + Zipline: the triple threat for those who simply cannot sit still. Quad the trails, raft the rapids, and finish with a heart-in-your-mouth zipline flight across the canyon. It's all laid out on the quad, rafting and zipline combo page.
- Just the quad: if a combo feels like too much for one day, our standalone Side quad safari delivers the off-road thrills on their own, at your own pace.
Prefer canyoning or a Taurus jeep safari added to the mix? Those can be paired on request as part of a ready-made combo day, so just ask when you get in touch and we'll sort out what's possible.
Who These Tours Suit
Combo tours are made for people who want maximum value and maximum buzz from a single day. Groups of friends, couples chasing a shared thrill, active families with older kids, and anyone who reckons a beach day isn't quite enough will feel right at home. The energy is upbeat and sociable, and because you're moving between activities the day never drags.
Total beginner? No problem at all. You don't need any previous quad experience to ride. The only limit here is ability. Ride the machine confidently and it is yours for the day; if not, the passenger seat runs the same route at the same price. The safety briefing and practice lap are there precisely so first-timers can build confidence before hitting the trail, and the lead guide sets a pace the whole group can manage. The rafting leg on the Koprucay is chosen for its grade II-III rapids, which give you a proper adrenaline kick while staying accessible to newcomers. If you can hold on and follow simple instructions, you'll be flying.
What to Wear and Bring
These are messy, wet, brilliant days out, so dress for the occasion:
- Clothes you don't mind trashing. You will get dusty, muddy and soaked, in that order, and there's no undoing it.
- Closed trainers or old shoes with a decent grip. No flip-flops or sandals.
- Swimwear underneath plus a full change of dry clothes and a towel for after the rafting or water fight.
- Sunglasses (goggles are provided on the quad, but sunnies help on the river), plus sunscreen and a hat for the breaks.
- A little cash for drinks, snacks or photos, and a waterproof case if you want to bring a phone or camera near the water.
Free Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Transfers are on us. We collect you free from your hotel across Side, Manavgat and the surrounding resorts, and drop you back afterwards, so there's no hire car, no parking hassle and no working out directions to a trailhead in the hills. Pick-up is in the morning and you're back a few hours later; exact timing depends on your hotel's location and the combo you pick, which we'll confirm when you book.
Safety and Gear
Adventure and safety go hand in hand on every tour. Helmets and goggles are provided for the quad, and every ride opens with a briefing and a practice lap so you're never thrown in at the deep end. A lead guide sets the pace out front and a sweep guide follows behind, keeping the group together over the trickier terrain and the water crossings. On the rafting leg you're fitted with a helmet and buoyancy aid and given a clear paddle-and-safety talk by experienced river guides before you push off. Follow the guides, listen to the instructions, and you're free to focus on having an absolute blast.
Booking and Paying on the Day
Here's the part we're proudest of: you get the best price direct and there's no prepayment. Reserve your combo tour free online, and pay the guide in cash on the day of the tour. No card details up front, no deposit locked in, no stress. It's the fairest, most flexible way to book, and it means you're only committing when you're ready to ride.
Browse the full line-up on our tours page, pick the combo that matches your appetite for adrenaline, and secure your spot in a couple of minutes.
Quick Questions, Straight Answers
Do I need experience or a licence? No experience needed. The briefing and practice lap get complete beginners ride-ready to drive a quad on these tours. Skill decides here, not documents. If you can ride safely the wheel is yours, and if not you take the passenger seat on exactly the same trail, at exactly the same price.
How long does a combo day take? You're picked up in the morning and back a few hours later. The exact length depends on your hotel and which combo you choose.
Will I really get wet? Absolutely. Between the water crossings, the rafting and the traditional water fight, dry clothes for afterwards are essential.
Can kids join in? Combos suit active families with older children; ask us about age suitability for the specific tour and we'll give you an honest answer.
How do I pay? Reserve free online and pay the guide on the day. Best price direct, no prepayment.
Ready to stack two adventures into one epic day in the Taurus hills? Reserve your Side combo tour now, pay on the day, and let's go and get dusty.