Desert Safari from Doha: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Inland Sea

A 4x4 takes you 80 km into the desert, then to the water at the edge of the Inland Sea.

A desert safari tour from Doha in a 4x4 with a professional driver includes a camel ride, dune bashing, sand boarding and a stop at Khor Al Udaid, the inland sea on Qatar's southern border. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with pickup from your hotel or agreed location, and a guide who speaks English. Coffee, tea and bottled water are provided throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari and inland sea tour

• Pickup from Doha
• Transfer to desert
• Camel ride and deflate tyres
• Tea and coffee break
• Visit Khor Al Udaid inland sea
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The 4x4 picks you up from your Doha hotel and heads into the desert, where the first stop is a camel ride and a chance to deflate the vehicle's tyres for better grip on the sand. You'll get tea and coffee before the dune bashing starts: the driver navigates the rolling dunes while you stay in the air-conditioned cab, then you get out to try sand boarding down the slopes yourself.

The route ends at Khor Al Udaid, the inland sea 80 km south-east of Doha, where the desert meets the water at Qatar's natural border with Saudi Arabia. This is the stop most tours skip, and it's the reason the day stretches to a full afternoon instead of a quick loop. The return journey takes you back to your hotel.

Three purchase options let you shape the tour: camel ride with quad biking, camel ride alone without the quad, or the full package with both activities plus hotel pickup included. The choice is yours at checkout. Bottled water, coffee and tea come with every option.

What’s included

• The tour includes a short camel ride, sand boarding down the dunes, dune bashing in an air-conditioned 4x4, a stop at Khor Al Udaid (the inland sea), bottled water throughout the day, and coffee or tea at the first stop.
• one option adds quad biking, and another adds hotel pickup from your Doha location.

Options for this experience

3 options

Group ride, camel only, no quadsGuide in English · 08:00, 09:00, 14:00 and 15:00A shared group desert safari with a camel ride; quad biking is not part of this package.

Quad bike and short camel rideGuide in English · 08:00, 09:00, 14:00 and 15:00

Hotel pickup with camel and quadGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 21:00Hotel pickup is included for the desert adventure with camel ride and quad biking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 21:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “kindly wait at national museum metro station as our guide will be in touch with you ,”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Doha Tourism

Is this one for you?Choose the camel ride with quad biking if you want the full range of desert activities in one afternoon; pick camel ride alone if you prefer a slower pace; add the hotel pickup option if you'd rather not arrange your own transport to the starting point.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Khor Al Udaid and why is it worth the drive?

Khor Al Udaid is the inland sea on Qatar's southern border, 80 km from Doha, where the desert meets the water in a setting most desert tours don't reach. It's known for its calm, isolated environment and marks the natural boundary between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Can I choose between a camel ride and quad biking, or do I have to do both?

You pick one of three options at checkout: camel ride with quad biking, camel ride alone, or the full package with both activities and hotel pickup included. The choice depends on which activities appeal to you.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours from pickup to drop-off, including the drive to the desert, all activities, the stop at the inland sea, and the return to your hotel.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned during dune bashing?

Yes, the 4x4 is air-conditioned throughout the tour. You stay inside the vehicle during dune bashing, then get out to try sand boarding on the dunes yourself.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the camel ride, sand boarding, dune bashing in the 4x4, a stop at the inland sea, bottled water, and coffee or tea. Hotel pickup is included in one option and available separately in the others.

Do I need any special fitness level for this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, as dune bashing involves movement and impact.