ATV Riding in Doha: Self-Drive Quad Bike & Camel Ride

You operate the quad bike yourself, not a passenger watching someone else drive.

Self-drive ATV riding in Doha puts you in control of a quad bike for one hour through the desert circuit at MIA Park, followed by a 30-minute camel ride and 30 minutes of dune bashing in an air-conditioned vehicle. The activity includes pickup and drop-off within Doha, a helmet, water, and insurance while traveling in the vehicle. A passport is required to sign the rental contract, and riders must be aged 16–60. The company's insurance does not cover self-driving activities, so international travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with quad bike and camel ride

• Pickup by air-conditioned car
• Drive south past oil refineries
• 1-hour quad bike ride in desert circuit
• 30-minute camel ride in desert
• 30-minute dune bashing
• Drop off in Doha city

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Doha location in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser, heading south past the oil refineries toward MIA Park. Once you arrive, you spend one hour operating your own quad bike through the desert circuit. This is not a guided ride where someone else drives while you watch. You control the bike across the rugged terrain and dunes, moving at your own pace through the landscape. The circuit is designed under Qatar's safety regulations, so the route itself is established, but the riding is yours to manage.

After the quad bike section, you switch to a 30-minute camel ride, experiencing the traditional way of moving through the desert. Then comes 30 minutes of dune bashing, where the driver handles the vehicle and you feel the terrain from inside. Throughout the activity, you have a water bottle and wear a helmet. The air-conditioned vehicle provides a break between the physical sections. Insurance covers you while you're in the car, though it does not extend to the self-driving quad bike portion: that risk sits with you, which is why the operator strongly recommends international travel insurance before you book.

The whole outing runs three to four hours from pickup to drop-off at your preferred Doha location. A live English-speaking guide is with the group. You'll need a valid passport to sign the quad bike rental contract on arrival. Riders must be between 16 and 60 years old. Children cannot operate the bikes themselves. The activity is not recommended for anyone with back problems, heart conditions, or other serious medical issues, or for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• One-hour self-drive quad bike ride through the desert circuit.
• 30-minute camel ride.
• 30 minutes of dune bashing.
• pickup and drop-off within Doha in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser.
• helmet.
• water bottle.
• insurance while traveling in the vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Falcon Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if you want the group limited to people you know and the schedule set around your preferences. The shared tour works if you're comfortable riding alongside other travelers and prefer a lower price. Either way, you need moderate fitness and a passport, and you should arrange international travel insurance separately since the company's coverage does not extend to the quad bike riding itself.

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Top questions

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.

Can I ride the quad bike if I've never done it before?

Yes. The one-hour self-drive quad bike ride at MIA Park is open to first-timers aged 16–60 with at least moderate physical fitness. The circuit is designed for the activity, and you control the pace yourself, though you'll be following the established route.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The package includes the one-hour quad bike ride, 30-minute camel ride, 30 minutes of dune bashing, pickup and drop-off within Doha, an air-conditioned vehicle, helmet, water bottle, and insurance while traveling in the car. Bring a valid passport to sign the rental contract. Meals are not included.

Is the camel ride suitable for someone who's never ridden before?

The 30-minute camel ride is part of the standard activity and does not require prior experience. However, the activity is not recommended for travelers with back problems or serious medical conditions. Check the safety guidelines before booking if you have any concerns.

What happens if I'm not comfortable riding the quad bike?

The quad bike portion is self-driven and takes place in the desert circuit at your own pace, so you control how fast and how far you go. If you decide not to ride, you would still be in the vehicle for the camel ride and dune bashing sections, though the operator does not offer a refund for skipped activities.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

No. Pickup from your hotel or preferred location within Doha is included, and you're dropped off at the same place at the end. The journey south passes the oil refineries on the way to MIA Park.

Is the quad bike activity covered by travel insurance?

The company's insurance covers you while traveling in the vehicle but does not cover self-driving activities like quad biking. The operator strongly recommends purchasing international travel insurance before you book, as accidents during self-driving can result in serious injury.