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Doha Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Sandboarding & Inland Sea

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Doha, Qatar
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned 4x4 desert vehicle;
    • Experienced desert safari driver
    • Dune Bashing
    • Sandboarding equipment
    • 5–10-minute camel ride;
    • Khor Al Adaid Inland Sea visit
    • Optional short swim when conditions permit
    • Bottled water plus tea/coffee
    • Pickup/drop-off according to the selected option
    • -Meals

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    - Private and Normal Shared Safari – Doha Hotel/Airport/Cruise Port Pickup Included. - Standard Shared Safari – National Museum Metro Meeting Point – No Hotel Pickup - Grace waiting time: 10 Minutes. - No refunds are issued for a no-show under any circumstances. If you do not turn up for (or are late for) your pre-arranged tour starting time, you will be considered a No Show and will not be refunded.

    or

    Meeting point

    • National Museum metro station
      Doha, Qatar

      For the standard shared tour only, no pickup service. Customers must meet our guide at the National Museum metro station. Our guide will contact you in advance of the tour start time to arrange the service.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Doha

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Sealine Beach

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Sealine Beach

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Inland Sea Beach

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Doha

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • • This experience is not suitable for pregnant travelers or guests with serious back, neck, heart, or other medical conditions that may be affected by dune bashing. • Children under 3 years old cannot participate. • Children must be supervised by a responsible adult during camel riding, sandboarding and swimming activities. • Closed-toe shoes or secure footwear are recommended for sandboarding. • Swimming at the Inland Sea is optional and subject to sea and weather conditions. • There is no lifeguard or changing room at the Inland Sea. Guests wishing to swim should bring swimwear, a towel and dry clothes. • Wet clothing is not permitted inside the vehicle, so please change into dry clothing before continuing the tour. • Swimming time is limited to approximately 15 minutes on shared tours. • Shared 4x4 vehicles accommodate up to 6 passengers per vehicle. Seat selection is not available. • Luggage cannot be carried on shared tours. • Pickup times for shared tours may vary slightly because other guests are collected. • Falcon Tours' insurance covers guests while traveling inside the insured vehicle. Camel riding, sandboarding, swimming and other outside activities are undertaken at the participant's own risk. Travel insurance is recommended. • Tour duration is approximately 4–5 hours and may vary slightly depending on traffic, pickup locations and desert conditions.
    • • Children under 3 years old cannot participate.
    • • Children must be supervised by a responsible adult during camel riding, sandboarding and swimming activities.
    • • Closed-toe shoes or secure footwear are recommended for sandboarding.
    • Swimming at the Inland Sea is optional and subject to sea and weather conditions.
    • • There is no lifeguard or changing room at the Inland Sea. Guests wishing to swim should bring swimwear, a towel and dry clothes.
    • • Wet clothing is not permitted inside the vehicle, so please change into dry clothing before continuing the tour.
    • • Swimming time is limited to approximately 15 minutes on shared tours.
    • • Shared 4x4 vehicles accommodate up to 6 passengers per vehicle. Seat selection is not available.
    • • Luggage cannot be carried on shared tours.
    • • Pickup times for shared tours may vary slightly because other guests are collected.
    • • Falcon Tours' insurance covers guests while traveling inside the insured vehicle. Camel riding, sandboarding, swimming and other outside activities are undertaken at the participant's own risk. Travel insurance is recommended.
    • • Tour duration is approximately 4–5 hours and may vary slightly depending on traffic, pickup locations and desert conditions.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    LUCASSY
    The desert trip was absolutely perfect, and our guide Hassan was exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. We felt completely safe with his skilled driving through the desert, and the swim at the inland sea was truly surreal. I highly recommend this tour!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 84 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Tour with Sayed

    Fatimah_A, Aug 2025
    It was an absolutely beautiful experience. Our Tour guide, Sayed was the absolute best. He took us lovely pictures and made sure we had the absolute fun.

    Great tour

    LUCASSY, Aug 2025
    The desert trip was absolutely perfect, and our guide Hassan was exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. We felt completely safe with his skilled driving through the desert, and the swim at the inland sea was truly surreal. I highly recommend this tour!

    Sand whispering

    tiziana_r, Jul 2025
    Sayed came in front of our hotel in Doha, he rode the land cruiser down the dunes straight or sideways and offered a second appointment by night to look at the stars. I I heard the sand whisper in the darkest night

    Such a fun day filled...

    Danica_M, Jul 2025
    Such a fun day filled with different activities. Great way to spend time in Doha. We had Sayed our driver and tour guide, so lovely and took amazing photos of us to capture all the memories. Would recommend as an activity!!

    Stop scrolling and book this tour!!

    Deena_D, Mar 2024
    I was intrigued by this tour because it’s the only one that had quick swim at Inland sea. I am so happy I booked this tour! My tour guide Khalifa was fantastic!! For starters, great communication to confirm pickup time the day before the tour and arrived on time. Khalifa was very personable and interactive which was great because I am a solo traveler. I felt completely safe and had zero concerns. I must say Khalifa is an excellent driver and the dune bashing was so much fun. He even played good music which added to the fun. I enjoyed the sandboarding & camel ride as well but the highlight was the Inland sea. Such beautiful waters, I could have stayed there all day. This tour was the cherry on top for my Qatar trip and I would not hesitate book again. When you book this tour request Khalifa and you will not be disappointed!

    Fun and excited, not...

    KhengHow_T, Jun 2023
    Fun and excited, not forgettable memories. Visiting desert and ride on the camel was certainly an experience to remember.

    Nice experience, recommended

    Rafael_R, Apr 2023
    This was a very pleasant private tour. The truck is very comfortable. Special thanks to our guide, Farah, a very nice and caring guy. He was great, always trying to make us enjoy. The desert is beautiful. It's a must do if you come to Doha. 5 hours trip is enough, and I would recommend you to go by noon, take the 2pm tour. We'll, take this company with no fear. They are nice and trustworthy.

    Nice trip to the dunes

    Martin_F, Feb 2023
    We booked the half day tour while on a short stop over in Doha as my wife had never seen real sand desert. The booking was easy and efficiently dealt with. Any queries quickly answered. The guide made good contact in Qatar picking us up from the hotel as requested. He drove very well and had good local knowledge. We really enjoyed the sand dessert and the quick swim on the Saudi border. The camel ride was fine and well organised. Dune boarding was on offer though we declined. In summary a well organised enjoyable trip espcially for those new to the Middle East.

    Do it!!

    Ryan_C, Feb 2022
    Sayed was an awesome driver! He was extremely skilled and knew the lay of the land brilliantly. I had a fantastic time

    Great travel experience

    AnaMaria_A, Sep 2025
    Excellent tour. Great opportunity to know the desert All very bueb. We could see the sea. Make fun activities
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    Excursion sympathique,...

    Alison_R, Apr 2023
    Excursion sympathique, avec un guide très gentil. Cependant, dans l’excursion, nous devions visiter la mer intérieure et ce n’est pas du tout le cas, nous allons à Sea-line beach. L’excursion ne prend que 3h à partir du centre de Doha.

    Uma experiência incrível no Mar Interior

    FABIO_K, Jul 2022
    Pontualidade, cordialidade do guia Javid e conhecer um lugar fantástico. Paisagens maravilhosas e simplesmente tudo perfeito.

    Amusante balade en 4x4

    pascal_L, Mar 2020
    Jared est un super guide et conducteur. Les enfants se sont amuser a faire du 4x4 dans les dunes et de la luge dans le sable. Dommage qu'il faisait froid....
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