Side: Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour + Lunch Tickets

Side Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Mountain Lunch

This full-day jeep safari takes you deep into the Taurus Mountains on rugged 4x4 vehicles, exploring remote villages and natural wonders around Side. You'll visit traditional communities, witness local customs, and enjoy spectacular mountain scenery that regular tour coaches simply cannot reach.

Your adventure begins with hotel pickup at dawn, followed by off-road driving through winding mountain paths to the villages of Sartlar and Işıklar. Here you'll experience authentic Turkish village life, visit a local mosque, and watch gözleme (Turkish flatbread) being prepared in a traditional home. The tour continues to the picturesque Manavgat Waterfall before concluding with a visit to a small local zoo featuring regional wildlife.

What is Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Side
• Professional driver/guide
• 4x4 jeep transportation
• Lunch served in the mountains
• Village visits to Sartlar, Işıklar, and Oymapinar
• Manavgat Waterfall stop
• Traditional gözleme tasting
• Local zoo visit

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately 7 hours including transfers and stops. Pickup begins at dawn from your Side hotel. The jeep safari involves off-road driving on mountain paths, so expect a bumpy but exciting ride through terrain that standard vehicles cannot access.

Lunch is included and served at a scenic mountain location, though drinks are available for separate purchase. Children can participate but must be accompanied by an adult. Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended for village walks and the waterfall visit.

This Antalya tour offers an excellent complement to coastal activities. If you're looking for more mountain adventures, consider the Köprülü Canyon rafting experience for another thrilling day in the Taurus Mountains. Those interested in exploring more of the region might also enjoy Pamukkale and Hierapolis day trips from Antalya to discover Turkey's famous white terraces and ancient ruins.