Jeep Safari in Side
About the excursion
A jeep safari from Side means a whole day of mountains, water and sunshine. Open-top jeeps, winding scenic roads, Turkish villages and a swim in a mountain lake make it feel like a real adventure, yet the route is easy going even if you've never done one before.
Highlights
- Ride in open-top jeeps
- Swim in the emerald waters of the Green Lake
- Visit to Manavgat Waterfall
- Stop at a Turkish mountain village
- Panoramic viewpoint at 1,500 meters
Full description
The starting point is a short drive from Side. After the transfer, the group swaps into open-top jeeps and heads up into the mountains. Along the way you'll take in views of the Taurus range, small lakes and green valleys.
Tour program
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Hotel pickupWe pick you up from your hotel in comfortable transport and take you to the safari starting point.
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Jeep startYou switch to open jeeps and set off on a route through the Taurus Mountains.
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Off-road and panoramic viewsA drive along mountain trails, fording mountain springs, with a photo stop at a viewpoint about 1,500 metres above sea level.
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Turkish villageA stop in a mountain village to see how the locals live and taste freshly baked bread.
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Old mosque and aqueductA visit to a working mosque over 650 years old and a look at a surviving Roman aqueduct.
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Green LakeAbout an hour of swimming and relaxing on the lake's equipped beach, with an optional canoe ride.
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LunchTurkish cuisine lunch at a lakeside restaurant with mountain views.
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ZooAn optional walk around a small zoo near the Oymapınar Dam.
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Return to the hotelWe drive you back to your hotel.
What's included and not included
Hotel transfer both ways
from the main street in front of the hotel
Lunch
set meal at a café
Insurance
up to €30,000
Guide
basic English
Drinks
all drinks
Photos and videos
available to order
Personal expenses
photos, souvenirs, drinks
Zoo entrance
Manavgat Waterfall entrance
Canoeing
What to bring
Comfortable clothing
Swimwear
Sun protection
Money
Good to know
The trip goes off-road in open jeeps, so expect bumps and dust.
Water splashes up when the jeeps cross mountain springs.
Not suitable for
People with reduced mobility
Pregnant women
Children under 3
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