The 15 Best Side Safaris Tours

1.Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,919 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $19Our pick

Join a 6 to 7 hour jeep safari from Side through the Taurus Mountains to Green Canyon and Green Lake. Expect dusty tracks, water fights, music, lunch, a swim, and a boat ride. The lively team includes guides such as Johnny Cash, with drivers including Joseph, Atoo, and Alex.

“The trip was really successful. The guide is very friendly and funny. I would recommend it to anyone who is around”

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2.Green Canyon and Waterfall Jeep Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 747 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

From Side, ride with lively guides such as Johnny Cash and drivers like Alex or Joseph through the Taurus Mountains, Roman aqueducts, Green Canyon, and Green Lake. Expect off-road roads, water fights, swimming, lunch, and an optional boat trip. Bring swimwear, a towel, and something to cover your face from dust.

“The best excursion/experience we have done! From start to finish it was amazing! Our guide Johnny, our driver Atoo, Spider-Man and the rest of the team were 10/10!! It was the best value for money and I would have paid more!! Would recommend for all ages!! Be prepared to get wet!!! :):) Thankyou!!!”

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4.Jeep Safari Adventure with Lunch at Green Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Ride a dusty 4x4 from Side into the Taurus Mountains with English, German, or Turkish-speaking guides. Expect village visits, homemade gözleme, Green Canyon views, lunch, Manavgat Waterfall, swimming stops, music, bumps, and water fights. Guides such as Johnny Cash help keep the convoy lively.

“Me, my partner, 3 year old and 5 year old absolutely loved it. Joseph our driver was absolutely amazing because the kids were so young he checked regularly to see if they was okay. Johnny kash was absolutely amazing as well with my children I would do it all over again I couldn’t have asked for better guides!”

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5.Side Off-Road Quad / Buggy Safari Tour With Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Ride an automatic quad or buggy through Side’s pine forests on dusty, rocky, and muddy trails. Multilingual instructors provide training, helmets, and convoy guidance. You’ll stop by a scenic river or forest spot for photos, then return to camp to clean up before hotel drop-off.

“Amazing session. Amazing staff, helpful and great fun. Briefing was the right mix of fun and saftey. Loved the water and the dust! We had a great time as a family in the buggies, our teens loved it but it would be suitable for families or couples as there were loads of vehicles to choose from. Great guides, lived the whole experience.”

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6.Green Canyon Boat Trip & Bus Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

Travel from Side through the Taurus Mountains by open-sided cabrio bus, stopping at orange gardens, villages, a mosque, Manavgat Waterfall, and Green Lake. A one-hour boat ride and lunch are included. Bring swimwear if you want to swim, and expect a full day with several hotel pickups.

“Would recommend to anyone. I didn't think it was rushed at all and we had a good variety of activities throughout the day. Great value for money.”

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7.Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Travel from Side in an open-top jeep with guides such as Jonny Cash, Joseph, or Alex, then enjoy Green Lake by boat, lunch, and a stop at Manavgat Waterfall. Expect water fights, dusty off-road roads, lively music, and a group of up to 20 people.

“Superbe journée avec une équipe d'animateurs au top du top,pleine de joie ,la cascade est magnifique et le tour en bateau magique”

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8.Jeep Safari-Lunch-Boat-Canyon-Waterfall-Foam,Water Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 7 hours · from $33

Spend seven hours around Side with drivers such as Alex, Adam, and Yusuf, combining dusty off-road roads, Green Lake, a Turkish lunch, swimming, a boat trip, Manavgat Waterfall, water fights, and foam. Bring swimwear, a towel, and clothes you do not mind getting dusty.

“The crew were great fun. Attentive to all customers and they made it a fun experience.”

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9.Taurus Mountains Buggy Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 88 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Leave Side for the Taurus Mountains and drive a two-seater buggy through forest tracks, shallow streams, valleys, and village country. No license or past experience is needed. Expect dust, mud, mountain views, and a 40 to 60 minute transfer each way. Under-16s may ride only as passengers.

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10.Cabrio Bus Safari & Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 7 hours · from $20

Travel from Side through Taurus Mountain villages by Cabrio bus, visit Seleukia and Manavgat Waterfalls, eat lunch beside Green Lake, and take a catamaran boat trip. Guides speak English, German, or Russian. The route and vehicle can vary, so confirm the day’s stops before departure.

“De beschrijving komt niet overeen met waar je daadwerkelijk naartoe gaat. Zo hebben wij eerst een bezoek gebracht aan een moskee, een verplichte stop van bijna een uur bij het maniola hotel (in de hoop dat je daar wat koopt..), naar het viaduct geweest, een stop met lunch bij panorama lake restaurant en vanaf daar het green lake over gegaan. Een bezoek aan een sinaasappelplantage waarbij je alleen bij de shop kan kijken. Een bezoek gebracht aan een hele foute “dierentuin” wat deze naam niet waardig is. Het is een leeuwen fok&verwaarloos station waarbij je op de foto kan met de leeuwen jongen terwijl de oudere leeuwen er verwaarloosd (mager)…”

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11.Quad Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $32

Travel from your Side-area hotel to Koprulu Canyon National Park for a 20 km, 250cc quad ride around the Koprucay River. You will receive a safety briefing, practice before setting off, follow a guide, stop to swim, and finish with optional photos and video for purchase.

“There was a lot of waiting around in the "lobby" as there were too many people for the amount of quads they had so we had to wait until the other 2 teams had their test ride and went off into the "safari". the quads themselves were cool. mine was really hot and petrol coming from the engine so I just kept my leg up to avoid from burning, I wasn't too fussy as I still wanted to ride the quad. the trip lasted about an hour. we stopped by a river, it was incredible, cold but so refreshing after the ride. I recommend getting goggles I didn't and I…”

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12.Green Lake Off-Road Jeep Safari Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Join a six-hour jeep safari from Side into the Taurus Mountains, with off-road tracks, Roman aqueducts, Green Canyon views, a Green Lake swim, lunch, and Manavgat Waterfall. Guides may include Johnny Cash, Spiderman, Miki, and Joseph, with English and German service.

“The jeep safari was amazing! 🎉 Thanks to our guide Johnny Cash, everything ran smoothly. Spiderman and Miki brought great energy to the day and captured fantastic photos. The drivers, the food, and the whole organization were just perfect. Fun and safety all in one – highly recommended!”

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13.Jeep Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 7 hours · from $26

Join a small group of up to 10 for a seven-hour Land Rover Defender tour from Side. You will visit Manavgat Waterfall, Roman aqueducts, Oymapınar villages and dam, then eat lunch by Green Lake. Expect rough tracks, mountain views, water fights, and an optional swim or boat ride.

“Adrenalin pur, mit Vollgas über unebene Straßen, stehend im Jeep. Die Tour begann mit einem Besuch am Wasserfall (30 min.) reicht aus um ein paar schöne Fotos zu machen. Danach ging es über enge Kurven und staubigen Pisten Richtung Gebirge. Nach einer kurzen trink und Erholungspause am See ging es zum Staudamm hoch. eine schnelle Fahrt mit Serpentinen. anschließend die Strecke wieder runter donnern und ab zum Seerestaurant für die längere Mittagspause wo entweder gebadet oder einen kleine Bootstour auf dem See unternommen werden kann. (60 min. im Preis enthalten). ein toller Tagestrip voller Spaß. sehr weiter zu empfehlen. ps. hat ich die Wasserschlachten zwischendurch schon erwähnt :)”

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14.Side Forest Buggy Safari with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

You’ll drive an easy-to-handle automatic buggy through Side’s pine forests, gravel tracks, muddy patches, and rough ground. An instructor provides training, helmets, and safety guidance before the ride. Hotel pickup, insurance, and a nature break are included, while photos and video cost extra.

“On a vraiment apprécié le parcours ! Il est long et on sent qu’on paie pour quelque chose ! C’est drôle, amusant ! Pensez à prendre un masque (un simple tour de cou ou bandana fait l’affaire) Le prix des photo n’est pas excessif et de qualité ! Merci pour cette belle aventure !”

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15.Green Canyon: Catamaran Cruise & Jeep Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $25

Travel from Side into the Taurus Mountains by open jeep, stop at Roman aqueducts and Oymapınar Dam, then cruise Green Lake by catamaran. You get an open buffet lunch and a swim break. English and German guides lead the seven-hour trip, with hotel pickup in nearby resort areas.

“Ze maken er iets leuks van. De jeeptour is een belevenis. Meer dan 10 jeeps kriskras over de weg, toeterend en elkaar inhalend. Leuk als je er in zit maar andere medeweggebruikers moesten vol in de remmen en toeterden gefrustreerd. Kinderen vonden het spectaculair. Stop in klein dorpje om wat te drinken en een pannenkoek te eten kost je flink. Het eten in het restaurant bij de Green lake moet je niet veel van verwachten. Klein beetje kip of zalm met wat droge rijst. Drinken en ijsjes zijn belachelijk duur. Reken op tussen €5 en €8 voor een drankje (cola). Je wacht daar bijna 2 uur totdat je op de…”

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