Doha Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding
Four hours of dune bashing, camel riding and sandboarding in the Qatar desert
A half-day desert safari from Doha that includes dune bashing with an experienced driver, a camel ride across the dunes, sandboarding down the sand, and a stop at the Inland Sea (Khor Al Udaid). You choose between a shared tour or private option at checkout, and can add hotel pickup or a one-hour quad biking experience. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, coffee and tea are included. Children from age 1 are welcome.
Options for this experience
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Desert safari with camel and sandboarding
- Pick up from meeting point
- Drive to Sealine
- Enjoy camel ride and tea
- Deflate tires for dune bashing
- Sandboarding and photography
What’s included
- Dune bashing in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- camel ride across the desert.
- sandboarding down the dunes.
- visit to the Inland Sea (Khor Al Udaid).
- coffee and tea during stops.
- bottled water throughout the tour.
- English-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 08:30 09:00 14:00 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Arabian Tourism
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The experience
The tour starts with pickup from your meeting point and a drive to Sealine, where the desert begins. Once there, the driver deflates the vehicle's tires for better traction, and you head into the dunes for dune bashing: the vehicle pitches and swerves across the sand under an experienced driver's control. The pace and intensity depend on which option you've chosen: shared tours move at a standard rhythm, while private tours let you ask the driver to slow down or take a different line through the dunes.
Your first real stop comes after the initial run, when you climb onto a camel for a ride across the desert. From that vantage point, your guide explains the animal's role in Bedouin life and desert survival: a slower, quieter contrast to the dune bashing. After the camel ride, you move to sandboarding: the guide sets you up on a board and shows you how to slip and slide down the dunes. No experience is needed. Anyone can do it, and the guide stays close to help.
Before heading back to Doha, you stop at the Inland Sea (Khor Al Udaid), a natural lagoon where the desert meets the water. The whole outing runs about four hours. If you want more action, you can add a one-hour quad biking experience at checkout. Coffee and tea are served during the stops, and bottled water is provided throughout. If you've booked hotel pickup, give your hotel name when you complete your booking.
Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you're comfortable with a standard pace and want to meet other travelers. Pick the private option if your group wants to set the speed and linger at stops. Add hotel pickup if you'd rather not arrange your own transport to the meeting point, or add quad biking at checkout if you want an extra hour of action on the sand.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 14 years).
What is dune bashing like on this desert safari?
Dune bashing is the vehicle's run across the sand dunes with an experienced driver controlling the pitch and swerve. The driver deflates the tires first to grip the sand better, then takes the vehicle up and down the dunes at a pace that depends on your tour option: shared tours follow a set rhythm, while private tours let you request a slower or faster run.
Can I ride a camel on this tour?
Yes, camel riding is included on all options. After the dune bashing, you mount a camel for a ride across the desert, and your guide explains the animal's importance in Bedouin life and desert culture during the ride.
What happens at the Inland Sea stop?
The Inland Sea (Khor Al Udaid) is a natural lagoon where the desert meets the water, and it's your final stop before returning to Doha. You have time to photograph it and take in the landscape where sand and sea meet.
Is sandboarding included, and do I need experience?
Sandboarding is included on all options. No experience is needed: anyone can do it. Your guide shows you how to use the board and helps you down the dunes, so beginners and experienced riders both enjoy it.
Can I add quad biking to this tour?
Yes, you can add a one-hour quad biking experience at checkout if you want more action. It's optional and not included in the base tour price.
What's the difference between the shared and private tour options?
The shared tour runs at a set pace with other travelers, while the private tour lets you control the speed and stops. You can ask the driver to slow down during dune bashing or spend more time at any stop. Private tours also give you flexibility to adjust the day to your group's preference.
Doha Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding
4h · EN
from US$ 36 per person
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