Doha desert tour with dune bashing, camel ride & stargazing

Glide over dunes, swim at the border, then watch stars in silent skies

A guided desert tour from Doha combining dune bashing by 4x4, a camel ride, sandboarding, and a swim at the Inland Sea at sunset, followed by stargazing in the deep desert away from city lights. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, and coffee or tea. Pickup time shifts with the sunset (5:30 pm in summer, 4:30 pm in winter). Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure and stargazing

• Reach Sealine area
• Ride a camel
• Hold a falcon for photo
• Enjoy dune bashing
• Try sand boarding challenge
• Visit Inland Sea for sunset
• Relax on the beach
• Go deep into desert
• Stargazing away from light pollution

The experience

The tour starts with a camel ride in the Sealine area, where you can also hold a falcon for a photo, then moves straight into dune bashing across the Qatari dunes in a 4x4 driven by an expert. You'll stop to try sandboarding on the dunes before heading to the Inland Sea, the natural border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where you swim and watch the sunset from the beach.

After sunset, the group drives deep into the desert, away from light pollution, to stargaze in the open sky. The entire route (from the initial camel ride through the dune runs and the Inland Sea to the final stargazing spot) is covered in an air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. Coffee and tea are provided throughout.

Pickup time depends on when the sun sets that day: during summer months you'll be collected at 5:30 pm, and in winter at 4:30 pm. The guide speaks English and will be with you for the full 4 to 5 hours.

What’s included

• A standard camel ride in the Sealine area.
• a falcon photo opportunity.
• dune bashing in a 4x4 with an expert driver.
• sandboarding on the dunes.
• a swim at the Inland Sea at sunset.
• stargazing in the deep desert.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• coffee and tea.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• and hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:30 and 18:30

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AgesAdult (16 to 75 years) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Qatar Inbound Tours - Doha Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to pack multiple desert experiences (riding, driving, water and sky) into one evening. The fixed sunset timing means the Inland Sea swim and stargazing both happen at their natural best, but it also means pickup time shifts by an hour between seasons, so confirm your collection time when you book.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 24 h before the start.

What is the Inland Sea and why do we stop there?

The Inland Sea is a natural saltwater lagoon and the official border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The tour includes a swim there at sunset, so you experience the water and the light together before moving into the desert for stargazing.

Do I need experience sandboarding to try it on this tour?

No experience is required. Sandboarding is included as a stop during the dune bashing section, and the guide will help you get started on the sand dunes.

What time does the tour pick me up?

Pickup time varies with the sunset. In summer (roughly May to September) pickup is at 5:30 pm. In winter (roughly October to April) it's at 4:30 pm. Your hotel or accommodation will be contacted with the exact time for your date.

Is the dune bashing rough, and will I get wet at the Inland Sea?

Dune bashing is an active off-road ride over large dunes, so it's bumpy and exciting. The Inland Sea swim is optional. You can wade in or stay on the beach. Bring a change of clothes or a swimsuit if you plan to swim.