ATV and jeep safaris in Türkiye

Rules & safety

Only what the authorities' own texts say — each point links its source, read on 1 Oct 2026. Our wording is a summary; the linked text is what counts.

1. In the Cappadocia Area, ATV/UTV safaris may only run on the course set by the Cappadocia Area Presidency, and never inside museums or archaeological sites.Source: Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV-UTV safari rules (2022)
2. Only agencies holding the Area Presidency's proficiency certificate and permit may run them; the vehicles must be listed on that permit. Quotas are allocated to travel agencies (the 2025 notice covers 2025–2028).Source: Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV-UTV safari rules (2022) · Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV-UTV permit and quota notice (14 July 2025)
3. Jeep safaris in the Cappadocia Area are part of the same permit and quota system.Source: Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV and jeep safari permit notice (9 October 2025)
4. A tour may have at most 8 vehicles, including the tour leader's, and every tour needs a tour leader.Source: Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV-UTV safari rules (2022)
5. Helmet, goggles and knee pads must be worn. No more than 2 people on one ATV or UTV.Source: Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV-UTV safari rules (2022)
6. To drive, a tourist needs at least a B (car) driving licence or equivalent. Drivers must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and traffic rules and speed limits apply.Source: Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV-UTV safari rules (2022)
7. Accident and liability insurance for tourists is compulsory, and each tourist signs a contract in Turkish and English stating the rules, the route, the duration, the insurance cover and the price.Source: Cappadocia Area Presidency — ATV-UTV safari rules (2022)