West Coast and Camel Race Track Visit
Description
In this Tour get exclusive access to one of Qatar's most exclusive sports venues at Al-Sahaniya Camel racing track, known as the "sports of the sheikhs" and see where camels are trained in between tournaments. End of the west coast there is place called Zekreet recognize by UNESCO one of the world's Biosphere Reserve. Located just 80kms from central Doha. Zekreet is home to large escarpments and limestone formations shaped by strong winds and erosion over decades. Once you reached there you will witness some of the most unique Desert landscape picturesque locations. You Can see The umbrella rocks formation where the Arabian Sea meets Limestone Rock formations. Nestled between limestone rock formations outside Zekreet just north of Doha, lies Richard Serra's East-West/West-East Sculpture installation. Comprising of four steel plates, each of which over 14m in height, the installation spans over 1km, and always being witness of Sun Set And Sun Rise.
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Itinerary
Get exclusive access to one of Qatar's most exclusive sports venues at Al-Sahaniya Camel racing track, known as the "sports of the sheikhs" and see where camels are trained in between tournaments.
End of the west coast there is place called Zekreet recognize by UNESCO one of the world's Biosphere Reserve. Located just 80kms from central Doha. Zekreet is home to large escarpments and limestone formations shaped by strong winds and erosion over decades. Once you reached there you will witness some of the most unique Desert landscape picturesque locations.
Nestled between limestone rock formations outside Zekreet just north of Doha, lies Richard Serra's East-West/West-East Sculpture installation. Comprising of four steel plates, each of which over 14m in height, the installation spans over 1km, and always being witness of Sun Set And Sun Rise.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
From Airport, we will pick up from gate 4 From Cruise: Terminal 1
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Sam was a great guide, he shared enlightening comments about the city and the tour, the west coast is impressive and we even had a bit of an off road experience. Visit to the camel racetrack was lots of fun, so many camels gathered for their training at the racetrack and also crossing the main road, loved the ride.
We really enjoyed seeing the camel training facility. Be aware that you will not see racing but the training is very unique and interesting. Our guide was very informative, Sajid. We went to the desert and saw very interesting sculptures.
Very interesting and different tour. Excellent experience in the desert. Our guide, Sajid Khan, was very nice, informative and we always felt in good hands. We learned so much about the camel racing/training and the desert formations. Highly recommend.
Great itinerary and professionally organized tour. Our driver and guide Yam was very kind and attentive to every detail and was prepared both on the places we visited and on other general aspects of life in Qatar. The experience in the camel circuit (which are actually dromedaries) of Al Shahaniya in my opinion is a must if you visit this country; when we went there were no races, but seeing the camels training makes the idea equally clear. The second part of the tour was equally interesting, The desert of the west is rocky and therefore very different from the sandy desert of the south. You arrive at the fort of Zekreet and see the installations of Richard Serra
Must go. Different experience. Check the timing of the race before going there. Better to hire a car for half day. Leave early in the morning for race. By 12 noon everything is basically finished.
…. We had a great time , in amazing places and sightseeing , with the best Driver and Guide , Saleh!!! It was not our first excursion with him !!!
Saleh is the best driver ever see!! thanks for all!!! It's already the second excursion we do with it. The first one we went to the desert, to the sea and to ride a camel, it was incredible!!!!
