What an unforgettable experience! We booked a 4-hour desert safari with dune bashing, and it turned out to be the absolute highlight of our entire vacation in Doha! Our guide, Mohammed Rahman, was simply outstanding! He made the whole experience incredibly enjoyable, combining thrilling dune bashing with a friendly, professional, and welcoming attitude. The breathtaking desert scenery, the adrenaline of driving through the dunes, and the overall atmosphere made this an experience we will remember for years to come. We enjoyed every single minute, and even our daughter had an amazing time! A huge thank you to Mohammed Rahman for making this such a special and memorable experience for our family! If you’re visiting Doha, don’t miss this adventure. We wholeheartedly recommend it! 10/10 experience!
Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $150 / person
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1,848 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, CMN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Qatar International Tours
Description
The drive will take you to the marvel inland sea area near the Qatar, Saudi Arabia boarder, a breathtaking view of the Inland Sea before continuing to Khor Al Udeid, one of only three places in the world where the desert meets the sea. This is adventurous journey experience and the rapture of an exhilarating roller coaster ride as our luxury 4×4 vehicles drive you across the tranquil sand dunes leaving you captivated into the heart of the Qatar desert.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 15 times a day, 4:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 23
- Adult (ages 11–70)
- $150
- Senior (ages 71–90)
- $70
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $50
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $192.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:51 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Khor Al Udaid Beach
Surrounded by natural sand dunes, this beach also has long been admired by the locals, who fondly call it as the Inland Sea. The matchless features of the region are due to a very exceptional mishmash of geological and geomorphological formation that occurs nowhere else in the Middle East.
Sealine Beach
Guest can have a small stop here, and can do extra optional activities like camel ride, falcon picture, atv ride.
What's included
Included
Visit to Inland Sea / Khor Al Udaid
Bottled water and softdrinks
Pickup and drop-off in your location within Doha
Travel Insurance
Professional licensed Desert Safari Guide
Not included
Food
Everything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Pickup Locations & Times
Please keep an eye on your phone for WhatsApp/iMessage. Our driver/guide will contact you to share the car details i.e. model, color and plate number with the pick up time.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1,848 reviews
How it compares in Doha
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 886 tours in Doha
- Starting price $150 is 100% above the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Doha
- Price unchanged over the last 20 days
Excurgo comparison of 886 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- A maximum of six people per booking
- Minimum age is 1 year old
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour take?
Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour cost?
Prices start at $150 per person for this Doha experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $192. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 15 departures a day between 4:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
How much does Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $50, adults from $150. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please keep an eye on your phone for WhatsApp/iMessage. Our driver/guide will contact you to share the car details i.e. model, color and plate number with the pick up time. Pickup points include Al Jasra Hotel, The Town Hotel Doha.
What languages is Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, CMN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1,848 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Qatar International Tours.
Reviews(1,848)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
The Absolute Highlight of Our Doha Vacation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
D
Fantastic trip with nice driver
We had a very good time and enjoyed a lot the trip and the conversation with our driver Khojamir
M
Trip in Safari
The trip was amazing . MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN is the excellent drive . He take us to the desert on this comfortable car, help us to take an amazing pictures .We spend a great time in Safari , also we see the most beautiful sunset in my our life . I recommend you this trip and this driver who will show you the beauty of the desert and drive safely to hotel.
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Amazing trip!
We liked the trip so much! MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN IS THE BEST! The riding was amazing and energy, very safety but super adrenaline! Thanks a lot! Will come again exactly!
2
Trip in Safari
Muhammad Hussain best driver in Safari. We have great emotions and car also very comfortable. Thank you for the trip, very recommended.
J
A day to remember
My husband and I had a very good day with Muhammad Hussain, he is very kind and have 20 years of Experience in the dessert so he really knows what is he doing, he also help us to take some photos together, we enjoyed a lot and would do it again next time The dune bashing was thrilling, i was a little scare but it was also a lot of fun, the ride in the camels is short but was ok for us, its not that confortable anyway haha but for the photos we’re great, the food was really good and everyone else at the Camp was very kind
P
Great desert Safari
We ride with Muhammad Hussain and it was amazing really enjoy the sand dunes, camel riding and the sea. We try the sand boarding but it was difficult for adults because of weight. I really recommend this tour if you are in Qatar
5
Great experience!
It was an amazing experience to do dune bashing with our guide, Mohammed Hussein.
K
All was very nice
We had good experience , the desert was nice
6
Excellent with 10
Perfect, perfect, perfect!!! Alllll!!!
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