Our jeep safari in Side takes you off-road in a jeep convoy and ends with an hour-long catamaran cruise on Green Lake. On the way you visit Bucakşeyhler village and a viewpoint above the Oymapınar Reservoir. The buffet lunch and the catamaran cruise are included in the price.
We pick up guests from hotels in Gündoğdu, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Side, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Kızılot and Kızılağaç.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the day of the tour.
Jeep safari in Side at a glance
- Hotel pickup: 08:30–09:00
- Back at your hotel: 16:00–17:00
- Duration: about 8 hours
- Itinerary: an off-road ride, Bucakşeyhler village, a panorama of the lake, a stop at a village café (gözleme at extra cost), the Oymapınar Dam and Green Canyon, a buffet lunch, a catamaran cruise with a swim and an optional visit to Manavgat Waterfall
- Payment: cash on the day of the tour ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 08:30–09:00 | Hotel pickup
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
- About 09:30 | Meeting point
The jeeps bring guests from different hotels to the meeting point, and from here the convoy sets off on the route.
- Off-road ride
The off-road stretch in the jeep convoy is the liveliest part of the day.
- Bucakşeyhler village
A glimpse of traditional village life: houses, yards and everyday routines.
- View over the Oymapınar Reservoir
A photo stop looking down onto the turquoise lake among the Taurus Mountains.
- Village café
A short stop where you can have gözleme, a thin filled flatbread, and something to drink. Gözleme and drinks are paid separately.
- Oymapınar Dam and Green Canyon
A talk from the guide on the reservoir shore, followed by a little free time for a walk and photos.
- Buffet lunch
Lunch is included in the price; drinks are extra.
- Catamaran cruise — about 1 hour
The catamaran sails across Green Lake between mountains and cliffs. The cruise includes a stop for a swim.
- Manavgat Waterfall — optional
Entrance to the park at the waterfall costs €1.50 per person and is paid separately.
- 16:00–17:00 | Back to your hotel
The exact time depends on where your hotel is, the traffic, the weather and the pace of the group.
How does the jeep safari in Side work?
Transfer and meeting point
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:30 and 09:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
At about 09:30 the jeeps with guests from different hotels arrive at the meeting point, and from there the convoy heads out.
Off-road in a jeep convoy
First the convoy leaves the roads behind and goes off-road; this is the most active part of the day.
Bucakşeyhler village
Then the convoy drives into the village of Bucakşeyhler. Here you get a feel for village life as you see the houses, the yards and how local people go about their day.
The Oymapınar Reservoir from above
The next stop is a viewpoint above the Oymapınar Reservoir. From up here you look down onto the turquoise lake among the Taurus Mountains, and it’s a good spot for photos.
A stop at a village café
On the way the convoy makes a short stop at a village café. Here you can order gözleme, a thin flatbread with a filling, and something to drink, both at your own expense.
Green Canyon from the reservoir shore
At the Oymapınar Dam the group goes down to the shore of the reservoir. The guide tells you about Green Canyon and the dam, and then there’s a little free time for a walk along the shore and photos.
Buffet lunch
Lunch is a buffet and is included in the price; drinks with it cost extra.
By catamaran across the reservoir
After lunch comes a catamaran cruise on Green Lake. For about an hour you sail between mountains and cliffs. Along the way the catamaran stops so that you can go for a swim.
The park at Manavgat Waterfall
At the end of the programme you can visit Manavgat Waterfall if you wish. Entrance to the park at the waterfall is paid: €1.50 per person.
Back to your hotel
After that the group heads back. The whole programme takes about 8 hours, and you’re usually back at your hotel between 16:00 and 17:00.
The exact time depends on where your hotel is, the traffic, the weather and the pace of the group.
The jeep safari in Side combines off-road riding, a village and a lake: in a single day you ride in a jeep and see Green Canyon from the shore and from a viewpoint.
Book your seat online with no prepayment. You pay for the tour on the day.
What is included
- Transfer from your hotel and back
- Jeep ride along the route
- Buffet lunch
- Catamaran cruise on the lake with a swim stop — about 1 hour
- Insurance
- A guide accompanying the group
What is not included
- Drinks (at lunch and at the village café)
- Gözleme at the village café
- Entrance to the park at Manavgat Waterfall — €1.50 per person, optional
- Photos, souvenirs and other personal expenses
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Comfortable clothes for the jeep ride
- Closed-toe shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and a sun hat
- Drinking water
- Phone or camera
- Cash for drinks, gözleme, the waterfall park ticket and personal expenses
Discounts
- Book at least 7 days in advance — 4% off
- Book at least 30 days in advance — 5% off
- $1 off for each person in your booking who follows our Instagram (@goldwaytravel)
- Discounts can’t be combined: choose either the early booking discount or the follower discount, whichever saves you more
FAQ about the jeep safari in Side
How much does the jeep safari in Side cost?
Adults (from 10 years) $25, children 3–9 years $15, from 0 to 2 years free. Included: hotel transfer, the jeep ride, lunch, the catamaran and a guide.
How do I book the jeep safari in Side?
Choose the date and the number of adults and children in the “Online Booking” form; the total is worked out automatically. In the form that opens, enter your full name, hotel, WhatsApp number and email, then send it. No prepayment: you pay on the day of the tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we send you an e-ticket with the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or Telegram. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, see
“How to book a tour”.
What time will we be picked up from the hotel?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:30 and 09:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
When will we be back at the hotel?
The programme lasts about 8 hours. Guests are usually back at their hotels between 16:00 and 17:00. The exact time depends on where your hotel is, the traffic, the weather and the pace of the group.
Is lunch included in the price?
Yes, the buffet lunch is included in the price. Drinks are paid separately.
How long is the catamaran cruise?
The catamaran cruise on the lake lasts about 1 hour and is included in the price.
Will there be time for a swim?
Yes, the catamaran cruise on the lake includes a stop for a swim. Please bring swimwear and a towel.
What do I need to pay for separately?
You pay separately for drinks (at lunch and at the village café), gözleme and, if you’d like to visit the park at Manavgat Waterfall, the entrance ticket: €1.50 per person.
Can I take children on the jeep safari?
Yes, as long as your child copes well with off-road tracks and mountain roads. At the stops, by the water and at the viewpoints, please keep an eye on your children.
Will my child have their own seat in the jeep?
Children from 0 to 2 years travel free and sit on an adult’s lap, without their own seat. Children with a paid ticket get their own seat in the jeep. If your child needs their own seat, please book a paid child ticket for them.
