A good safari day starts with a little preparation. If you are going on a jeep, buggy, ATV, night safari or canyon tour in Alanya, a few small preparations will help you have a much more comfortable day. The list below is a general checklist that applies to every tour; you can find tour-specific notes on the tour page.
The day before
- Check your pickup time: The pickup time is set according to the area of your hotel and is sent to you after you book. If you cannot find the message, write to us on WhatsApp.
- Save your e-ticket on your phone: Your e-ticket with a QR code arrives by email. On the day of the tour you can show it on your phone.
- Charge your phone and power bank.
- Tell us your food preferences: If you have an allergy or dietary restriction, add a note when you book, especially for tours that include dinner.
- Remember the payment: Payment is made to the guide on the day of the tour; you can use euros, US dollars, pounds or Turkish lira.
What to wear
The general rule: comfortable, breathable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, and closed shoes. Dust is unavoidable on off-road tours (jeep, buggy, ATV); leave light-coloured and favourite items at the hotel.
- Jeep, buggy and ATV: A short-sleeved T-shirt, shorts or thin trousers, and closed shoes. Sandals or flip-flops are not suitable.
- Canyon and boat tours: A swimsuit underneath and a towel with you; non-slip shoes or water shoes in the canyons.
- Night safari: Comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket; it gets cool in the mountains in the evening.
Protecting yourself from sun and heat
Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses are on the list for every tour. Put the sunscreen on at the hotel in the morning and reapply during the day, especially after swimming. It is good to drink water or a cold drink at the breaks to keep up your fluids; drinks are generally not included on off-road tours, so have a little cash with you. In summer, light-coloured, loose clothing makes the heat easier to bear.
Phone, camera and valuables
- Use a phone cover against dust and water; it helps on all off-road tours.
- On tours with water games, protecting electronics is your responsibility.
- If possible, leave valuables in the hotel safe and take only what you need.
If you are going with children
- On the jeep, night safari, canyon and rafting tours, infants aged 0–2 are free and the child price applies for ages 3–11. On the buggy and ATV the ticket is bought per single or double vehicle.
- Prepare a hat, sunscreen, a spare T-shirt and a snack for children.
- On the buggy and ATV, age and height requirements depend on vehicle safety; ask us before booking.
- Rafting and zipline have age, height and weight limits; tell us the child’s age and height in advance.
Health and participation
The jeep, buggy, ATV and rafting tours are not suitable for pregnant guests. Guests with serious back, neck or heart conditions should not join the buggy, ATV and rafting tours; for the jeep and canyon tours we recommend asking us before booking. If you have another health condition or are not sure, write to us as well. Bring the medication you take regularly.
Extra notes by tour
- Jeep safari: Swimsuit and towel for the Dim River stop, cash for the village stop.
- Buggy and ATV: A bandana or neck gaiter against dust, and sunglasses; the helmet is included in the price.
- Green Canyon and boat tours: Swimsuit, towel, sun protection; on the cabrio bus tour, clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the mosque visit.
- Sapadere Canyon: Non-slip shoes, water shoes and a light jacket.
- Night safari: Comfortable shoes, a light jacket; follow the guide’s instructions during the wildlife watching.
- Rafting and zipline: A change of dry clothes, water-resistant shoes and a towel.
Travelling comfortably
Mountain roads can be winding. If you are prone to motion sickness, avoid heavy meals, sit at the front or by a window if you can, and look at the horizon. Start the day with a light breakfast and plenty of water.
Respect for nature and local people
- Carry your rubbish with you or put it in the proper bins.
- Do not damage plants, rocks or the creatures along the water’s edge.
- Ask for permission before photographing people in the villages.
- On the night safari, do not disturb wildlife; follow the guide’s signals and do not approach animals.
At the pickup point
The vehicle picks you up at the entrance of your hotel. Write the hotel name correctly when you book; if your hotel has more than one entrance, add that as a message. Be ready at the entrance at the stated time, and write to us if you have not yet received your pickup time. In an emergency on the day of the tour, use the phone number in your booking confirmation message.
On the morning of the tour
- Have a light breakfast; a heavy one can upset you on winding roads.
- Check your bag: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, glasses, phone cover, cash.
- Be at the hotel entrance a few minutes before the pickup time; the tour does not wait for late guests.
- Listen to the guide’s safety instructions and use equipment such as helmets and seat belts as instructed.
Common preparation mistakes
- Going on the tour in new shoes you are not used to.
- Leaving the sunscreen to the last minute or never reapplying it.
- Taking your phone uncharged or without a cover.
- Forgetting spare clothes and a snack for the children.
- Leaving the hotel without checking your pickup time.
Printable short list
- E-ticket on your phone
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Closed shoes
- Dust-proof and waterproof phone cover
- A little cash
- A light jacket (night and canyon tours)
- Medication and items for children
What if the weather is bad?
If a tour cannot run because of heavy rain, storms or conditions that threaten road safety, you will be offered a move to the nearest suitable day or a full refund. For details, see the cancellation and refund policy.
If you are not sure which tour suits you, you can read the jeep safari guide or the buggy and ATV comparison, and browse all tours on the tours page.
Family friendly
7.5 hours
Alanya Night Safari
Dinner in a Taurus village, folk dance show, wildlife watching and a campfire. About 7.5 hours, suitable for all ages.
- Transfer: included
- Meal: included
- Drinks: not included
- Guide: included
Daily
16:30 → 00:00
