Side Safaris — the 15 We Would Book

1.City of Side: Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

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

From Side, you ride open-air jeeps through the Taurus Mountains, past Roman aqueducts and Green Canyon, with water fights and dusty tracks along the way. Lunch, a Green Lake swim, and a boat cruise follow. Guides include Johnny Cash, Joseph, Atoo, and Ali Baba. Bring swimwear, sunglasses, and a face covering.

“Fab day out. We are a family of 4 with 2 teenage girls and we all loved it. Riding in the jeep was fun and you get to see some very picturesque locations in the hills. There are stops during the day for drinks and toilets which were fine and drink prices were reasonable. The guides explained everything in English, German and Russian. Lots of loud music, a water fight, a boat trip and a lake swim… what’s not to love! If it’s dusty you’ll need something to cover your face but you can buy bandannas at €5 from their shop ( where all the jeeps meet after doing pickups…”

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2.Green Canyon and Waterfall Jeep Safari with Lunch

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

You will ride from Side into the Taurus Mountains with guides such as Johnny Cash and drivers including Alex, Joseph, Pablo, and Yusef. Expect dusty off-road tracks, water fights, Green Canyon views, a swim at Green Lake, lunch by the water, and a 30-minute stop at Manavgat Waterfall. Bring swimwear, sunglasses, a towel, and a face covering.

“An amazing activity. Well organised and very professional outfit. Enjoyed it so much that it was one of the highlights of our holiday. Our driver was Joseph, he made the day a great experience. Johnny Cash was our guide and what a great guy....Dont hesitate using this company, they are GREAT....”

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4.Jeep Safari Adventure with Lunch at Green Lake

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

Ride dusty mountain roads from Side with an English, German, or Turkish-speaking guide, visit villages and Manavgat Waterfall, eat lunch by Green Lake, and add a boat trip or swim if available. Expect water fights, foam, loud music, bumpy tracks, and guides such as Johnny Cash bringing the fun.

“The organization, guide, drivers and everything else was excellent. Great experience.”

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

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

You’ll drive an automatic quad or buggy through Side’s pine forests, over rocky tracks, mud, streams, and hills. A multilingual instructor gives training and safety guidance before the convoy sets off. Hotel pickup, helmets, insurance, and a forest stop are included. Bring old clothes, closed shoes, a towel, and a change of clothes.

“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

Spend about eight hours traveling from Side through the Taurus Mountains by open-sided cabrio bus, then cruise Green Lake for an hour. You’ll stop at Manavgat Waterfalls, villages, an orange-growing area, a mosque, and a local restaurant for lunch. English and German guides lead the day, and swimming in the lake may be possible.

“We enjoyed the trip very much. The tour guide was very kind and attentive as we were in the minority ( English speaking) She explained everything very well. The bus driver was excellent. He did a fantastic job of steering us around all the hairpin bends. We visited a mosque. It was very interesting. We packed a lot into the day including a visit to the orange farm and to see a waterfall. But the high light was swimming in the Green Lake. There are two opportunities to so. The opportunity is not advertised beforehand so I didn't realise I needed my swimming costume! Perhaps this could be amended in…”

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7.Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

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

Set out from Side by hotel pickup for an open-top Jeep Safari through the countryside, with water fights, Green Lake scenery, a one-hour boat ride if selected, lunch, and Manavgat Waterfall. The English-speaking team may include lively hosts such as Jonny Cash. Bring sun protection, a bandana, and money for drinks and entry fees.

“We had a fantastic Day, Alex our driver and guide Johnny Cash were great thanks to them and the rest of the crew members had a lot of fun. We can definitely recommend this tour,I would say go and experience it yuorself.”

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

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

Spend seven lively hours outside Side on a 5-in-1 Jeep Safari through Green Canyon and Green Lake. Expect off-road driving, swimming, a boat trip if selected, Turkish lunch, Manavgat Waterfall, water fights, and a foam party. Guides such as Johnny Cash, Alex, Adam, and Hussein are known for keeping the day safe and upbeat.

“What a day! Brilliant from start to finish 🤩 get booked on, you won’t be disappointed!”

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9.From city of Side: Taurus Mountains Buggy Safari

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

From Side, you ride a two-seater buggy into the Taurus Mountains after a short safety briefing. Expect dusty forest tracks, shallow streams, pine, orange, mandarin, and olive groves, village views, and a good chance of getting wet and muddy. Hotel transfers, English, German, and Russian support are included.

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10.From City of Side: Cabrio Bus Safari & Boat Tour with Lunch

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

Spend seven hours beyond Side on a Cabrio bus and boat trip through the Taurus Mountains. You visit village areas, Seleukia, an old bridge, aqueducts, a mosque, Green Lake, and Manavgat Waterfalls, with lunch and a catamaran boat ride included. Guides speak English, German, or Russian. Murat has earned especially warm praise.

“Eine absolute 10/10 :) Vielen Dank an unseren Guide Murat der uns erstklassig durch den Tag geführt hat :)”

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11.City of Side: Quad Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $32

You’ll ride a 250cc quad through the Koprucay River area and Koprulu Canyon National Park on a guided 20 km route. The four-hour outing includes hotel pickup, safety instruction, insurance, a swimming stop, and a helmet. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, and spare clothes. Extra goggles, masks, shoes, photos, and videos cost more.

“Best thing on holiday so far. Lasted a long time, great value for your money. Fun and fast, nice views too”

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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 with English or German guides, off-road mountain tracks, Roman aqueducts, Green Canyon views, a mosque stop, lunch by Green Lake, swimming, and water fights between jeeps. Guides and crew may include Johnny Cash, Spiderman, Miki, and Joseph. Bring clothes that can get wet.

“To była fantastyczna przygoda! 🌞🚙 Nasz przewodnik Johnny Cash zadbał o świetną organizację i spokojny przebieg całej wycieczki. Spiderman i Miki rozbawili wszystkich i uchwycili wspaniałe momenty na zdjęciach. Kierowcy byli bardzo profesjonalni, jedzenie smaczne, a atmosfera przez cały dzień niesamowicie pozytywna. Zdecydowanie polecam każdemu, kto odwiedza ten region!”

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13.City of Side: Jeep Safari Tour

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

Join a small-group Jeep safari from Side in a Land Rover Defender. You’ll visit Manavgat Waterfall, Roman aqueducts, Oymapınar village and dam, then eat lunch beside Green Lake. Expect rough mountain roads, water fights between Jeeps, English or German guiding, and a swimming stop with slides.

“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

Drive an easy-to-handle automatic buggy through Side’s pine forests and rough countryside on a guided three-hour safari. After hotel pickup, you receive safety training, a helmet, and driving tips before tackling dusty roads, muddy patches, bumps, hills, and rocky turns. Bring a bandana, spare clothes, and shoes you do not mind getting dirty.

“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

Ride through the Taurus Mountains in a shared jeep, stop at Roman aqueducts and Oymapınar Dam, then eat lunch, swim, and cruise Green Lake before visiting Manavgat Waterfall. English and German guides lead the day. Expect lively music, rough roads, and a busy jeep convoy.

“Gillade när vi körde offroad, det onödig svar stoppen som kunde vara kortare än 30-20 min varje gång. Men en upplevelse för både mig o barnen som de uppskattade mycket!”

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