Full Day Qatar North and Desert Safari with pickup

4.9
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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern and southern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and history. Our tour guide will take you on a time travel starting at Al Khor’s harbor, the countrys center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. Passing through Al Thakira, you will visit the mangroves.
The Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. Until this day, teams of archaeologists are having on going excavations to develop and maintain its legacy. We then continue tovVisit a traditional Qatari village with houses made of limestone & mud and in while at Al Shamal, you can see Bahrain on clear days.
After this you will be headed to south part where you will enjoy desert safari.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

pickup available from airport at gate 4. pickup available from port at port terminal.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Al Khor

    Also spelled Al Khawr means "sea on threesides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the center of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It now boasts a scenic harbour where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Doha

    this is where you will be picked up and head to your next attraction .

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Khor Al Udaid Beach

    Visit Qatar’s Khor al Adaid Natural Reserve, a land of natural wonder, with a large briny lagoon and a serene desert. Arrange travel into this fascinating uninhabited space to appreciate the beauty of its unusual geography, vegetation and wildlife.Khor al Adaid is also known as the Inland Sea. Here tall sand dunes surround a large tidal bay with a tropical environment, a phenomenon not seen elsewhere in the world. After gazing in awe at the impressive setting, have fun sliding down the dunes or swimming in the warm water. Divers here are likely to see large turtles, walrus-like dugongs and colorful clownfish. Birdlife includes flamingoes and osprey. Gaze across the sand to see camels and sand gazelles.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Al Zubara Fort

    Situated on the North-Western part of Qatar, the Al Zubarah Fort was built besides the ruins of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a flourishing port and a centre of trade, fishing and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area has become one of the most important archaeological sites in Qatar. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, have uncovered many of the artifacts which are displayed in the renovated fort.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Sealine Beach

    this is the first point after reaching desert . you will spend time here by riding a camel or take photos with falcon.this is also the place to enjoy local tea.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Doha Tourism

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Day Trips
Extreme Sports
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup
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