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Full Day Qatar's North And West Private Tour
Qatar's North And West Private Tour | Purple Island | Mangros | Zubara Fort etc
Qatar's North And West Private Tour | Purple Island | Mangros | Zubara Fort etc
Full Day Qatar's North And West Private Tour
Qatar's North And West Private Tour | Purple Island | Mangros | Zubara Fort etc

Full Day Qatar's North And West Private Tour

By Golden Adventures Qatar
8.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$614 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and history. Our tour guide will take you on a time travel starting at Al Khor’s harbour, the countrys centre for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. Passing through Al Thakira, you will visit the mangroves.
The Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. . Visit a traditional Qatari village with houses made of limestone & mud and in while at Al Shamal, you can see Bahrain on clear days.
The 18th century beauty of the West Coast has unveiled! Zekreet Fort, a historical landmark where you can find the astounding scenery among the dunes. The remarkable umbrella-shaped rock is one of the favourite subjects of photography. Visiting the Zekreet Peninsula is really an extraordinary adventure where you can find limestone rocks and the famous wildlife reserve. Enjoy the tour as you explore the west coast of Qatar.

Activity location

  • Al Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Al Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

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Qatar's North And West Private Tour | Purple Island | Mangros | Zubara Fort etc
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$614.32 x 1 AdultAU$614.32
Total
Price is AU$614.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedInsurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Al Khor
  • 30m
Also spelled Al Khawr means "sea on threesides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the centre of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It now boasts a scenic harbour where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.
Al Thakhira Beach
  • 30m
The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
  • 40m
Located in the northeast of Qatar, Bin Ghannam Island, popularly known as Purple Island, is a must-visit spot. An hour’s drive from Doha, near Al Khor city, the island is famous for its natural beauty, exotic flora and fauna, and is ideal for a day trip for the whole family.
Al Zubara Fort
  • 1h
Situated on the North-Western part of Qatar, the Al Zubarah Fort was built besides the ruins of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a flourishing port and a centre of trade, fishing and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area has become one of the most important archaeological sites in Qatar. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, have uncovered many of the artefacts which are displayed in the renovated fort.
Al Jumail
  • 30m
The old pearling and fishing village is the place to see for those interested in heritage and learning more about the history of Qatar.
Ash-Shahaniyah
  • 30m
view the camel racing track while they are under training
Zekreet Fort Ruins
  • 40m
One of the most amazing historical landmarks in Qatar, the Zekreet Fort is one of the very few historical places in Qatar that underwent two different phases of construction. Here's how it all unfolded
EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra
  • 35m
This breathtaking sculpture in the Brouq nature reserve spans over a kilometre and comprises four steel plates, each over fourteen metres in height. To guarantee perfect alignment, Serra examined the topography of the land and beautifully enhanced the vast, desolate space in the heart of the desert. The result is spectacular and although modern, timeless.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAl Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAl Khor
    • Al Khor, Qatar

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