Desert Safari Doha: Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea

Ride dunes, board sand, and reach the Inland Sea in one afternoon

A desert safari from Doha combining sandboarding, camel riding and dune bashing with an in-person English-speaking guide. The experience runs 4 hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and coffee or tea included. Quad biking is available as an optional add-on. Groups stay under six travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with adventure activities

• Pickup from hotel
• Drive 45 minutes to first stop
• Enjoy quad bike and camel ride
• Sandboarding and dune bashing
• Visit Khor al Udaid Inland Sea

The experience

Hotel pickup takes you 45 minutes into the desert to MIA Park, where the day splits into two kinds of motion. You start with a camel ride across the dunes at ground level, then move to sandboarding: standing on a board down the slopes of the sand itself. After that comes dune bashing: the driver takes the air-conditioned vehicle over the rolling terrain at speed, the kind of ride that feels like surfing on land. An English-speaking guide is with you throughout, and the vehicle carries bottled water and coffee or tea.

The final stop is Khor al Udaid, known locally as the Inland Sea: a settlement where the Persian Gulf inlet meets the desert edge on Qatar's border with Saudi Arabia. It's the visual payoff after hours of movement: the water appearing where you've been driving through sand. The whole experience runs 4 hours from start to return.

Quad biking is optional and available at checkout if you want to add self-driving to the day. Sandboarding and the camel ride come with every booking. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters in the desert heat, and the group size maxes out at six people.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• sandboarding.
• camel ride.
• dune bashing in the desert.
• stop at Khor al Udaid (the Inland Sea).
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• in-person English-speaking guide.
• quad biking if selected at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Desert safari with a camel ride, group formatGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 14:00 and 14:30

Desert safari including a quad bike rideGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 14:00 and 14:30This option includes a 20-minute quad bike ride on the track.

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

Before you book

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

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oryx Tourism

Is this one for you?Book the group camel ride safari if you want the core desert experience (sandboarding, riding, and dune motion) without self-driving. Add quad biking at checkout if you prefer to control the vehicle yourself during part of the day. It's a self-driving activity covered only by your own travel insurance, not the tour operator's.

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Top questions

What exactly is sandboarding and do I need experience to try it?

Sandboarding is standing on a board and riding down sand dunes, similar to snowboarding but on desert slopes. The activity is included in the safari and requires no prior experience. The guide will set you up.

Is the camel ride included in both the group safari and the quad bike option?

Yes, the camel ride is part of every desert safari booking. The quad bike is the choice you make at checkout: you can do the safari with camel ride alone, or add quad biking as a self-driving option.

How long is the drive from Doha to the desert, and what's the total time for the whole experience?

The drive to MIA Park takes 45 minutes. The total experience is 4 hours, which includes the drive, all activities at the park, dune bashing, and the stop at Khor al Udaid before returning to your hotel.

What is Khor al Udaid and why is it called the Inland Sea?

Khor al Udaid is a settlement on the Persian Gulf inlet in southeast Qatar, on the border with Saudi Arabia. It's called the Inland Sea because the water reaches far inland into the desert, creating a striking contrast between the gulf and the dunes.

Is quad biking included, or do I have to pay extra?

Quad biking is optional. You choose at checkout whether to book the group camel ride safari or add quad biking as a self-driving activity. If you select quad biking, it's included in the price for that option.

What's provided during the safari, and what should I bring?

The safari includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, coffee and tea, a camel ride, sandboarding, and dune bashing with an English-speaking guide. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and comfortable clothing. Your belongings are your own responsibility during the trip.