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Half Day Desert Safari Tour from Cruise Terminal,Airport or Hotel

5.0(514 reviews)Doha, QatarOperated by Qatar International Tours
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Qatar Desert Safari – Adventure, Culture & Scenic Stops

Embark on an unforgettable Qatar Desert Safari and experience the beauty of the Sealine Desert. Begin with thrilling dune bashing in a 4x4 and enjoy a camel ride, experiencing traditional desert life. Stop at the Rahal Camp to relax with free tea, coffee, soft drinks, sunbeds, and enjoy optional activities like quad biking, Shisha, and food. Play fun games including table tennis, handball, and volleyball, with clean washrooms available for all.

Continue to a tourist photo stop where you can capture stunning views of the golden dunes and try sandboarding for an extra adventure. The safari also includes a stop at the Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid), where the desert meets turquoise waters — perfect for memorable photos and enjoying the serene landscape.

This full-day experience combines adventure, relaxation, and scenic beauty, making it one of Qatar’s most iconic desert tours.

What to expect

4 hours5 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Sealine Beach

    Sealine Beach Rd, Mesaieed, Qatar

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Sealine Camel Area & Desert Safari Prep – Authentic Desert Adventure Begin your desert journey with a stop at the Sealine Camel Area, where you can experience traditional desert life with camel rides and take memorable photos against the golden dunes. After enjoying the camels and the desert scenery, your vehicle will deflate its tyres, preparing for an exciting dune bashing adventure in the soft sands of the Sealine Desert. This stop perfectly combines cultural experiences and thrilling adventure, setting the stage for an unforgettable desert safari, complete with stunning dunes, sandboarding, and panoramic desert views.

  2. 30 minutesAdmission included

    Desert Photo Point – Capture the Beauty of the Dunes The Desert Tourist Photo Stop is one of the most scenic spots in the Sealine Desert, offering panoramic views of golden sand dunes stretching endlessly to the horizon. Visitors can step out of the 4x4 and take stunning photos with the desert landscape, camels, and sometimes even the inland sea (Khor Al Adaid) in the background. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the peaceful silence of the desert, feel the soft sand under your feet, and capture unforgettable memories of your Qatar desert adventure — especially beautiful during sunrise or sunset when the dunes glow in shades of gold and red.

  3. 45 minutes

    Sealine Sand Dunes Experience – Adventure in the Heart of the Desert Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Sealine Desert, where the golden sand dunes meet the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. The Sealine Sand Dunes Experience takes you deep into the desert for an exciting dune bashing ride in a 4x4 vehicle, driven by expert desert drivers who skillfully navigate the steep dunes, offering thrilling drops and panoramic views. Along the way, you’ll have chances to stop for photos on top of the dunes, capturing the stunning beauty of the endless desert landscape. Feel the excitement of the desert breeze, enjoy camel rides or sandboarding, and soak in the peaceful silence away from the city. Whether during sunrise or sunset, this experience combines adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery, making it one of Qatar’s most iconic and memorable desert tours.

  4. 1 hourAdmission included

    Al Rahal Camp – Your Desert Oasis Stop During your desert adventure, make a stop at Rahal Camp, located in the heart of the Sealine Desert. This is the perfect spot to relax, refresh, and enjoy desert activities. Guests can try optional quad biking, sip free tea, coffee, or soft drinks, and enjoy free sunbeds along the desert beach. Rahal Camp also offers fun games including table tennis, handball, and volleyball, with optional Shisha and food available for purchase. Clean washrooms are available for all visitors, and access to the desert beach is completely free. This stop combines adventure, relaxation, and entertainment in a true desert oasis.

  5. 45 minutes

    Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) – Scenic Desert-Sea Photo Stop Experience one of Qatar’s most spectacular natural wonders at the Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid), where golden desert dunes meet the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. This iconic spot is perfect for stunning photos, capturing the unique landscape of rolling sand meeting the sea. Visitors can relax, take in the panoramic views, and enjoy the serene desert atmosphere — a truly unforgettable moment during your Qatar desert adventure. Sunrise and sunset offer breathtaking colors, making it ideal for photography enthusiasts.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Our Desert Safari Guide will pick you from the meeting point i.e National Musuem of Qatar Exit 2

End / drop-off

Our Desert Safari Guide will pick you from the meeting point i.e National Musuem of Qatar Exit 2

Pickup locations317

The operator lists 317 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Hyatt Regency Oryx DohaAl Matar Street, Doha, 29922, Qatar
  • VB22 & VB23 By Qatar CoralThe Pearl Zone 66, St. 140, Building VB22, Viva Bahriya, Doha, Qatar
  • Abraj INN Royal Hotel860 Oqba Bin Nafie St, Doha, Qatar
  • Grand Regal HotelRas Abu Abboud Street, Doha, 22057, Qatar
  • Movenpick Hotel DohaCorniche Road, Doha, Qatar
  • Westpac Hotel & Suites833 Umm Awaarad St, Building 25, Zone 61, Doha, 9183, Qatar
  • Al Jasra HotelSouq Waqif, Doha, Qatar
  • Four Points by Sheraton DohaAl Diwan Street, Musheireb, Doha, 30247, Qatar
  • Al Madina Suites42, Al Nada Street, Opp. Qatar Petroleum, Doha, 550, Qatar
  • Century Hotel Doha820 Malik Bin Anas, Doha, 22367, Qatar
  • Sovereign HotelRas Abu Aboud Street, Building No 17, 840 Addi Bin Zaid, Doha, Qatar
  • Tourist HotelAl Aaliya St, Old Salatah, Doha, 1003, Qatar
  • Shezan HotelDoha, 99999, Qatar
  • Royal Qatar HotelAl Asmakh St, Building 39, Doha, Qatar
  • Governor West Bay Suites And ResidenceDiplomatic Street, West Bay, Doha, 32129, Qatar
  • Pullman Doha West BayAl Shatt Street, West Bay Twin Tower, Doha, 18181, Qatar
  • Al Mansour Suites HotelIbn Katheer Street, Doha, 1391, Qatar
  • W DohaWest Bay, Zone 61, P.O. box 19573, Street 831, Building 262, Doha, Qatar
  • Mandarin Oriental, DohaBarahat Msheireb Street, Msheireb Downtown, Doha, 23643, Qatar
  • Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, DohaUm Al Saneem Street, Zone 36, Street 827, Building 21, Doha, Qatar
  • Wyndham Doha West BayDoha, Qatar
  • Abraj INN Royal 2 Hotel860 Oqba Bin Nafie St, Doha, 860, Qatar
  • Al-Ghazal HotelNajamh - Ibn Firnas Street, Doha, 974, Qatar
  • Retaj Al RayyanDafna, Doha, 25556, Qatar
  • Abraj INN Suites Hotel Doha867 Hisham Bin Aqaba Street, Doha, Qatar
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha - Old TownAl Meena Street, Doha, Qatar
  • Rixos Gulf Hotel DohaRas Abu Aboud, Street 920, Zone 28, Doha, Qatar
  • Al Aziziyah Boutique Hotel By The TorchAl Baaya Street, Aspire Zone, Next To Khalifa Stadium, Doha, 92996, Qatar
  • The Bentley Luxury Hotel and SuitesAl Sham Street 870, Building 41, Zone 63, Westbay, Doha, Qatar
  • City Centre Rotana Doha850 Conference Centre, City Center Doha Mall, Doha, Qatar
  • Premier Inn Doha Airport HotelSaeed Bin Al Aas Street, Off C Ring Road, Doha, Qatar
  • Four Seasons Resort and Residences at the Pearl-QatarPorto Arabia Drive 127, The Pearl-qatar, Doha, Qatar
  • Golden Tulip DohaAl Safilya Street, Old Salata, Doha, 490, Qatar
  • Hilton Doha The PearlAbraj Quartier - Pearl Boulevard, Tower AQ07, Doha, Qatar
  • Remal Royal ResidenceSheraouh St, Doha, 1198, Qatar
  • Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliSouq Waqif, Doha, 1274, Qatar
  • Fraser Suites Doha48675 Al Meena Street, Corniche Road, Doha, 29444, Qatar
  • New Capital HotelWadi Msheireb Street, P.O. Box 833, Doha, Qatar
  • Royal SheraoSheraouh Street, Doha, Qatar
  • Al BustanMuseum Street, next to Qatar National Museum, Doha, Qatar
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

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 details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Private safari with camel ride

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Our Desert Safari Guide will pick you from the meeting point i.e National Musuem of Qatar Exit 2

End / drop-off

Our Desert Safari Guide will pick you from the meeting point i.e National Musuem of Qatar Exit 2

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • Hyatt Regency Oryx DohaAl Matar Street, Doha, 29922, Qatar
  • VB22 & VB23 By Qatar CoralThe Pearl Zone 66, St. 140, Building VB22, Viva Bahriya, Doha, Qatar
  • Abraj INN Royal Hotel860 Oqba Bin Nafie St, Doha, Qatar
  • Grand Regal HotelRas Abu Abboud Street, Doha, 22057, Qatar
  • Movenpick Hotel DohaCorniche Road, Doha, Qatar
  • Westpac Hotel & Suites833 Umm Awaarad St, Building 25, Zone 61, Doha, 9183, Qatar
  • Al Jasra HotelSouq Waqif, Doha, Qatar
  • Four Points by Sheraton DohaAl Diwan Street, Musheireb, Doha, 30247, Qatar
  • Al Madina Suites42, Al Nada Street, Opp. Qatar Petroleum, Doha, 550, Qatar
  • Century Hotel Doha820 Malik Bin Anas, Doha, 22367, Qatar
  • Sovereign HotelRas Abu Aboud Street, Building No 17, 840 Addi Bin Zaid, Doha, Qatar
  • Tourist HotelAl Aaliya St, Old Salatah, Doha, 1003, Qatar
  • Shezan HotelDoha, 99999, Qatar
  • Royal Qatar HotelAl Asmakh St, Building 39, Doha, Qatar
  • Governor West Bay Suites And ResidenceDiplomatic Street, West Bay, Doha, 32129, Qatar
  • Pullman Doha West BayAl Shatt Street, West Bay Twin Tower, Doha, 18181, Qatar
  • Al Mansour Suites HotelIbn Katheer Street, Doha, 1391, Qatar
  • W DohaWest Bay, Zone 61, P.O. box 19573, Street 831, Building 262, Doha, Qatar
  • Mandarin Oriental, DohaBarahat Msheireb Street, Msheireb Downtown, Doha, 23643, Qatar
  • Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, DohaUm Al Saneem Street, Zone 36, Street 827, Building 21, Doha, Qatar
  • Wyndham Doha West BayDoha, Qatar
  • Abraj INN Royal 2 Hotel860 Oqba Bin Nafie St, Doha, 860, Qatar
  • Al-Ghazal HotelNajamh - Ibn Firnas Street, Doha, 974, Qatar
  • Retaj Al RayyanDafna, Doha, 25556, Qatar
  • Abraj INN Suites Hotel Doha867 Hisham Bin Aqaba Street, Doha, Qatar
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha - Old TownAl Meena Street, Doha, Qatar
  • Rixos Gulf Hotel DohaRas Abu Aboud, Street 920, Zone 28, Doha, Qatar
  • Al Aziziyah Boutique Hotel By The TorchAl Baaya Street, Aspire Zone, Next To Khalifa Stadium, Doha, 92996, Qatar
  • The Bentley Luxury Hotel and SuitesAl Sham Street 870, Building 41, Zone 63, Westbay, Doha, Qatar
  • City Centre Rotana Doha850 Conference Centre, City Center Doha Mall, Doha, Qatar
  • Premier Inn Doha Airport HotelSaeed Bin Al Aas Street, Off C Ring Road, Doha, Qatar
  • Four Seasons Resort and Residences at the Pearl-QatarPorto Arabia Drive 127, The Pearl-qatar, Doha, Qatar
  • Golden Tulip DohaAl Safilya Street, Old Salata, Doha, 490, Qatar
  • Hilton Doha The PearlAbraj Quartier - Pearl Boulevard, Tower AQ07, Doha, Qatar
  • Remal Royal ResidenceSheraouh St, Doha, 1198, Qatar
  • Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliSouq Waqif, Doha, 1274, Qatar
  • Fraser Suites Doha48675 Al Meena Street, Corniche Road, Doha, 29444, Qatar
  • New Capital HotelWadi Msheireb Street, P.O. Box 833, Doha, Qatar
  • Royal SheraoSheraouh Street, Doha, Qatar
  • Al BustanMuseum Street, next to Qatar National Museum, Doha, Qatar
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

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 & meeting point

Applies to: Sharing safari Meeting Point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

Start

Our Desert Safari Guide will pick you from the meeting point i.e National Musuem of Qatar Exit 2

End / drop-off

Our Desert Safari Guide will pick you from the meeting point i.e National Musuem of Qatar Exit 2

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

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.

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water & softdrinks
  • Extreme drive / Sand dune bashing
  • Private Landcruiser (For Private Tours Only)
  • Short Camel ride (Private Tour Only)
  • Visit the Inland Sea / Khor al Adaid
  • Professional Desert Safari Driver
  • Travel Insurance

Not included

  • Food
  • Everything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–8), Adult (11–70), Senior (71–80)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Qatar
Product code
25649P35

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 5514 reviews
  • 5509
  • 44
  • 31

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (513).

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