Doha: Dune Bashing, Quad Bike & Inland Sea with Pickup

Dune Bashing & Quad Biking in Qatar's Desert, Ending at the Inland Sea

You're picked up from your Doha hotel and driven into the desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, and a visit to the Inland Sea. Choose between group or private pacing, add a camel ride or quad biking if you want, and return with water and refreshments included throughout. Hotel drop-off is at the end of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with activities and views

• Pickup from Doha hotel
• Drive to Sealine first stop
• Camel ride, ATV, and tea break
• Sandboarding, photo break, relax
• Final stop with beach view
• Return to Doha accommodation

The experience

You're driven out of Doha toward Sealine, and within minutes the city fades behind you and the desert opens up. The vehicle accelerates into the dunes, and the driver leans into the rhythm: tilting the 4x4 into the soft slopes, climbing and dropping in a way that feels less like driving and more like surfing sand. If you pick the dune bashing option, this is where the pace stays fast. The vehicle twists through the golden landscape for the first part of the day, and you feel every shift and swell of the terrain.

The tour stops at a camp area where you can try sandboarding: sliding down the soft dunes on a board, which works for all ages and fitness levels, with your guide there if you need a hand. There's also a camel ride available if you choose that option when you book, a slower moment where you're moving at the animal's pace and learning from your guide about how central camels were to Bedouin life out here. Coffee and tea are served at this stop, and there's time to breathe and take photos before moving on. If you want more adrenaline, you can add a 30-minute quad biking session during checkout. That's a separate experience, but it slots into the day's rhythm.

The final stop is the Inland Sea itself, where massive sand dunes converge to form a shallow natural lagoon. The water is still, the dunes tower around it, and there's a beach area where you can walk and photograph before the drive back to your Doha hotel. The whole day runs through four distinct stops, with the vehicle and driver handling all the navigation and timing, so you're not arranging transport or figuring out logistics yourself.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Doha, dune bashing in an air-conditioned 4x4, sandboarding with guide assistance, a camel ride (if selected), coffee and tea at the camp stop, bottled water throughout, and a final visit to the Inland Sea with time for photos before returning to your accommodation. Quad biking for 30 minutes is available as an optional add-on at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English08:00, 08:30, 14:00 and 15:00

Guide in English08:00, 08:30, 14:00 and 15:00

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 14:00 and 15:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “If you have selected a SHARING OPTION then your pickup will be from Museum of Islamic art Entrance If you have selected pickup from the Port, please make your way to the taxi stand at Terminal 2.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Doha Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main desert experiences (dune bashing, sandboarding, and the Inland Sea) without arranging your own transport or timing. The pickup and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the ride and the stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, dune bashing, sandboarding, bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle, and coffee or tea. Camel ride and quad biking (30 mins) are optional add-ons available at checkout.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs through four stops in the desert and at the Inland Sea, with the full day structured around hotel pickup and return to Doha.

Can I choose between group and private tours?

Yes. Group and private options are available at checkout, along with the choice to include a camel ride, quad biking, or both.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable clothing for the desert. Water is provided, but bring extra if you prefer. Wear closed-toe shoes for sandboarding and quad biking.

Is the Inland Sea included?

Yes, the Inland Sea is the final stop before returning to Doha, with time for photos and relaxation.

Can I do quad biking without the full tour?

Quad biking is an optional add-on during checkout, available as a 30-minute experience during the tour.

What's the difference between group and private options?

Private tours offer a slower, more relaxed pace. Group tours move at a faster rhythm with other travelers.