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JEEP SAFARI

Eat Dirt...JEEP SAFARI

Sitting in the morning traffic on your way to work, running late again , your stress level rising like the pollution from the exhaust fumes, you ask yourself, "is this what life is all about?".

You begin to fantasise about your forthcoming holiday to Turkey and wish you were already there... Imagine you are wearing your oldest clothes, scarf tied around your head like a pirate with your sunglasses to the ready.

You set off in convoy, being driven by your "guide", into the hinterlands of your resort.You drive you could lead through refreshingly cool, tall, green forests or across peninsulas with sea on either side and where nature is only an arm's length away.You immerse yourself in the stunning views from mountain lookouts and wonder in amazement at the crystal clear blue azure sea and rugged coastline.

Paddle in blissful peace along the shore or douse yourself in a mountain spring or seek out waterfalls to dive into.Experience first hand the hidden secrets of Turkey, witnessing the welcoming waves of playful children along the roadside, as you pass through the sleepy villages and luscious cultivated plains.

Respect the continuous toil of the villagers out in their fields reaping and sowing in their traditional way under the hot summer sun (the ladies in their baggy pantaloons and headscarves)- you can remember this whenever the urge to complain about modern living strikes you!

Think about lunching somewhere traditional and authentic and laughing and joking with your fellow adventure seekers,feeling energised by the simplicity and quality of life and will wonder at the landscape, so raw yet so magnificently striking.Feel the sheer exhilaration of the wind blowing through your hair and the warm sun shining down on you as your convoy heads for home,leaving you with that "outdoor" glow so rarely experienced back home-well, don't just imagine-try it!

Comments

 

Michael Stephens said:

Went on one last time Iwent to Marmaris ITIS GREWAT FUN AND VERY ENJOABLE

March 25, 2008 5:31 AM
 

linzi said:

how much do the jeep safaris cost and would i be able to book it easy? im staying in the hibicius I & II in sepetember first time ever abroad so i want the kids to have loads of fun!

March 21, 2009 10:16 AM
 

marmaris said:

Booking is very easy, There are lot's of agents on every street who is sellling.It is about $20 for all day.Lunch included.They pick you up from your hotel and bring back again.Some of them even take you to turkish bath after the trip for free.

March 30, 2009 7:17 AM
 

John Rowland said:

Whilst staying at Marmaris, we paid 25 Turkish Lira each for a full day jeep safari ,including lunch. We were unlucky enough to get the worst driver I have ever encountered in my life !! .

He took unecesary risks whilst driving on the main road, indeed he almost collided with one vehicle whilst stupidly overtaking around a blind bend.

I complained more than once but this fell on deaf ears untill he eventually succeeded in breaking the suspension whilst travelling at speed in off road conditions.

I would recommend choosing your driver wisely if you get the chance and also pick the jeep with the most children onboard as these tended to travel at much lower speeds.

We expected a pleasant day out amongst fantastic scenery, exploring off road mountain tracks, waterfalls and rural villages; what we got was a white knuckle ride with no seat belts with a nutter as a driver and to top it off they handed water guns ( extra cost,,,) out and within 5 mins everyone was drenched which pretty much was the way the day continued.

I personally would not risk my life again on a Jeep safari unless I had absolute proof of the drivers competence.

Good luck , you may need it !!!!!.

September 4, 2009 1:37 PM
 

lewis said:

great

October 2, 2009 10:26 AM

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