Jeep Safari: from Side vs from Belek
The Jeep Safari can be picked up from both Side and Belek. The tour itself is identical (8:00 AM β 4:30 PM, β¬35 per person) β the real difference is the transfer. From Side it's about 0 km (~10 min); from Belek it's about 28.8 km (~36 min). If you want less time on the road, Side is the shorter run. Operator note: An open-jeep day through the countryside, villages and rivers behind Side and Manavgat β expect dust, sun and a refreshing river swim, so bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. It's bumpy and open-top by design, which is half the fun, but hold cameras securely. There's a water-fight tradition between jeeps, so don't carry anything that can't get splashed. Roughly 70β80 km of route with panoramic mountain stops. Great for families and groups who want adventure-lite rather than extreme sport.
From our team on the ground
An open-jeep day through the countryside, villages and rivers behind Side and Manavgat β expect dust, sun and a refreshing river swim, so bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. It's bumpy and open-top by design, which is half the fun, but hold cameras securely. There's a water-fight tradition between jeeps, so don't carry anything that can't get splashed. Roughly 70β80 km of route with panoramic mountain stops. Great for families and groups who want adventure-lite rather than extreme sport.
Highlights
What's included
- Transfer to and from hotel
- Guiding Service
- Full Insurance
- Lunch
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jeep Safari cheaper from Side or Belek?
The tour price is the same (β¬35 per person) from both; only the transfer length differs.
Which has the shorter transfer?
Side β 10 minutes versus 36 minutes.
Traveller reviews
Bring a bandana if dust bothers you. I still enjoyed the day a lot.
I enjoyed the scenery and village stops, but the music was a little too loud for me at times. The driver was careful on the rougher roads, and the river swim was a great break from the dust. Lunch was simple but in a nice setting. My kids would give it five stars even if I give it four.
The lunch stop was simple but in a nice setting. The river swim afterward was perfect.
The music was a bit loud for me at times, but the views and stops were excellent.
Our daughter was shy at first and ended up joining the water fight with everyone else.
This felt like a proper day away from the resort area. The route covered mountain roads, small villages, river stops, and viewpoints, so it never felt repetitive. Our driver had a great sense of humor but still drove safely. We came back tired, dusty, and in a very good mood.