Fethiye: 2-Person Buggy Safari & Gemiler Bay Swim

You Drive a Buggy Through Turkish Pine Forest, Then Swim in Gemiler Bay

You drive a two-seater buggy through 35 kilometers of forest trails and abandoned villages in Fethiye, with a mandatory 1-hour swim break in Gemiler Bay. Hotel pickup and insurance are included. You choose between 9am or 2:30pm departures. The whole thing takes 3.5 hours, and you need a valid driving licence and to be 18 or older.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy safari with swim break

• Hotel pickup and transfer
• Briefing and test drive
• Drive off-road trails
• Explore Kayaköy ruins
• Swim break at Gemiler Bay
• Drive back to start point

The experience

You'd think sitting in a buggy for 3.5 hours straight would get old fast, but the moment you leave the paved road near Ölüdeniz, something shifts. The dust kicks up, the pine forest closes in on both sides, and you're steering through trails that feel like they belong to nobody. The whole thing is 35 kilometers of this (forest, then ruins, then water), and you're the one holding the wheel. After a quick briefing and test drive at the starting point, you navigate Turkey's largest buggy track before heading out to the actual off-road routes. It's not a passenger experience. It's a drive.

Kayaköy comes up somewhere in the middle of it all: an abandoned Greek village that sits there half-swallowed by time and vegetation. You stop, walk around the stone shells of old houses, and your guide points out details about the history, but mostly you're just standing in the quiet of a place that emptied out decades ago. Then back in the buggy, and the landscape shifts again toward water. Gemiler Bay appears, and you get a full hour to swim in water so clear you can see the bottom. St. Nicholas Island sits across the bay, and if you're there on the right day, you'll see sailing boats anchored nearby. The bay is the kind of place that makes the dusty drive feel worth it.

Hotel pickup happens first (a short 10-minute drive to the starting point), and you're back by late afternoon or early evening depending on which time slot you choose (9:00 AM or 2:30 PM daily). The buggy itself is air-conditioned, and all fees, taxes, and insurance are already included in the price. You just need a valid driving licence or provisional, and you have to be at least 18. One thing to know: the operator takes dangerous driving seriously and will cancel the trip if you're drifting or pushing it, so this isn't about showing off. It's about staying on the trail and getting back in one piece.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and a 10-minute transfer to the starting point near Ölüdeniz, a briefing and test drive on Turkey's largest buggy track, 35 kilometers of off-road driving through pine forests and past the abandoned village of Kayaköy, a full hour to swim in Gemiler Bay, an air-conditioned buggy, all fees and taxes, and insurance coverage. You drive back to your hotel by late afternoon or early evening.

Options for this experience

2 options

Total price for 2 people in 1 buggyGuide in English, Turkish or Ukrainian · 09:00 and 14:00Pickup is included for 1 buggy

1 buggy for 2 peopleGuide in English, Turkish or Ukrainian · 09:00 and 14:00Includes pickup for the buggy

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 3h 30m, runs Monday to Friday at 09:00 and 14:00, from US$ 184 per group, with a live guide in English, Turkish and Ukrainian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

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GroupUp to 8 · max 2 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Turkish and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by COME&DRIVE

Is this one for you?This is for drivers who want to steer their own route through Turkish backcountry without arranging transport or navigation. The buggy and the trail are already set up, so you just show up with a licence and take the wheel.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Ukrainian and Turkish.

Do I need my own driving licence to book this buggy safari?

Yes. You need a valid driving licence or provisional licence (a photo of it counts). You must be at least 18 years old.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, the buggy rental, all fees and taxes, insurance, and the air-conditioned vehicle. You don't pay separately for entry or the swim stop.

How long is the swim break in Gemiler Bay?

One hour. You stop at the beach, swim in the bay, and then drive back.

What time does the buggy safari start?

Daily at 9:00 AM or 2:30 PM. The whole experience lasts 3.5 hours.

Is this tour suitable if I have a back or spine condition?

The operator does not recommend it for travellers with spinal injuries due to the off-road terrain and bumpy driving.

Can I bring children on this tour?

The minimum age is 18 years old and a valid driving licence is required, so children cannot participate as drivers. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller if they are passengers with an adult driver.

How far is the buggy track from my hotel?

Hotel pickup is included, and it's a 10-minute drive to the starting point near Ölüdeniz.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour runs daily at the scheduled times. Check with the operator about their weather policy if conditions are severe.