Safaris · KEMER SAFARIS
Good kemer safaris tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Leave Kemer by Land Rover for a seven-hour Taurus Mountains safari with guides speaking English, Russian, or Turkish. Expect high mountain roads, village stops, a cave, riverside lunch, photo breaks, and a cool freshwater swim. Guides such as Beyza and Aladin have earned praise for safe driving and friendly service.
“the lunch was amazing remind people to bring swim shoes”
Take a 1.5-hour quad ride through Camyuva’s rocky tracks, muddy water, forests, and hills. English, Russian, and Turkish-speaking instructors lead the group, with a stop near Göynük Canyon for views and, when conditions allow, a swim. Hotel pickup is available.
“It was great trip. The bus has arrived on time to pick us from hotel. The only bad thing was repetitive lose of chain in quad, which was stopping every one. It was quickly fixed or car was being replaced by staff, though.”
This seven-hour Kemer outing combines a rough-edged jeep ride, Olympos Beach, optional ancient ruins, and the uphill path to Yanartaş. You get about 80 minutes at the beach, one hour for Chimaera, and dinner in Ulupınar. Drivers may speak English, German, Russian, or Turkish, though language service can vary.
“Het woord 'jeep safari' was wat overdreven, gezien de jeep op de gewone weg reed en er dus helemaal niet 'offroad' gegaan werd. Er werd weinig tot geen uitleg gegeven. De gids functioneerde gewoon als chauffeur en sprak geen Engels (hoewel we dit hadden aangeduid). Je kreeg 1 uur om de oude stad Olympos te bezoeken, wat best kort was (cash bijbetalen enkel in lira). Ook voor Chimaera was er 1 uur voorzien, dus het is stevig doorwandelen naar de top van de berg (wel de moeite waard). Het diner was lekker, maar koud en ook moest hier alles zo snel mogelijk gaan. We vonden het wel mooi, maar hadden…”
Join a local guide for a seven-hour Jeep Safari from Kemer into the Taurus Mountains. Visit Kesme Bogaz Canyon, a mountain village, cave, sycamore tree, and Byzantine castle remains, then climb to 1,500 meters, eat lunch, and swim in a mountain river.
“Questa escursione non é stato proprio il massimo. Ci aspettavamo molto di piú. Ci aspettavamo di esplorare i dintorni e vedere posti nuovi e ammirare delle viste mozzafiato come descritto nella descrizione dell´escursione. Ma se fotografare semplici montagne e alberi significano "un´esperienza indimenticabile" (??). Noi sotto questo termine capiamo altro e siamo sinceramente rimasti molto delusi e insoddisfatti. This excursion was not exactly the best. We expected much more. We expected to explore the surroundings and see new places and enjoy breathtaking views as described in the description of the excursion. But if photographing simple mountains and trees means "an unforgettable experience...”
Ride an open-road Jeep through Koprulu Canyon National Park, then paddle 7 km on the Koprucay River with a guide. Hotel pickup, lunch, equipment, insurance, and return transport are included. Guides speak English and German. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sturdy shoes.
You’ll learn the basics at the Kemer quad base, then ride through forest tracks, streams, rocky paths, and mountain viewpoints with an English or Russian-speaking instructor. The advertised three hours includes transport and breaks, while actual riding may be closer to 35 to 40 minutes.
“Trasa całkiem fajna, bardzo kamienista. Niestety przez to quady są w dość kiepskim stanie technicznym. Transfer bezpośrednio z hotelu na miejsce wydarzenia zdecydowanie na plus.”
Ride for about an hour through the pine forests above Kemer, with hotel pickup and drop-off from Kiris, Beldibi, and Goynuk. A short lesson helps beginners manage the horse, while guides lead the group along forest paths. Turkish, English, and Russian support is available.
“Es hatt super viel Spaß gemacht perfekt für Anfänger”
You’ll leave Kemer by hotel shuttle, learn the quad controls from an English-speaking host, then ride forest tracks for up to 90 minutes. Expect mountain views, rough turns, mud, and dust. Helmets and insurance are included, but cameras and phones are not allowed on the ride.
“Świetna zabawa, zero treningu i jakiegoś przygotowania ale ogólnie fajne, lekko ekstremalne przeżycie dzięki bardzo wyboistej trasie.”
You’ll leave Kemer by 4x4 Jeep for mountain tracks, village life, photo stops, a river break, and a Turkish lunch. The day includes English or Russian guiding, hotel pickup, insurance, and optional water fights. Expect tight seating, rough roads, and possible changes to the route.
“Die Tour war super schön. Tolle Aussichtspunkte angefahren. Würde ich jederzeit empfehlen.”
Take control of your own quad on a 1.5-hour off-road ride about 20 minutes from Kemer. Expect forest paths, small hills, water splashes, mud, and dust rather than a sightseeing tour. Pickup, return transport, insurance, and a guide are included. No quad-riding qualification is required.
“Absolute Abzocke und Massenabfertigung. Quad's in sehr schlechtem Zustand, teilweise fast keine Bremswirkung. Tour zum Teil durch Müllberge. Finger weg, war ein absoluter Reinfall!”
Dunes, game drives, camps or snow.
