North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Purple Island and Mangroves Colony

4.8 (48 reviews) Doha, Qatar
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the rich heritage and natural beauty of northern Qatar. Begin your journey at the UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort, a historic site that offers a glimpse into the country's past. Then, venture to Al Thakhira Beach, where you can observe the thriving mangrove ecosystem teeming with local wildlife.

Continue your adventure by driving to Al Ruwais, the northernmost point of Qatar. Here, take in breathtaking sea views stretching toward Bahrain and learn about traditional Qatari life and culture before the oil era.

Visit the historic Al Khor Harbor, once a bustling center for pearl diving and fishing. Explore the Al Thakhira Mangroves, a serene haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

Step back in time at a traditional Qatari village, where houses made of limestone and mud showcase the architecture of a bygone era. Don’t miss Al Shamal, marking the northern tip of Qatar and offering a unique perspective on the country's heritage and geography.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Doha
    40m
    pickup and transfer to al khor
  2. Purple Island - Al Khor Island
    45m
    Stop at the Purple Island, also known as Jazirat bin Ghanim, about an hour's drive from Doha. It is a small island, connected to the mainland by a narrow path that is broken at different points to allow water to flow towards the mangrove forest.
  3. Al Thakhira Beach
    30m
    Located about 35-40 km from Doha, the Al Thakira beach makes an ideal location for swimming, sunbathing or spending a laid-back day at the beach. The beach offers serene views of Qatar’s largest and oldest dense mangroves reserves.
  4. Al Zubara Fort
    1h
    Al Zubarah is Qatar’s largest archaeological heritage site. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and is the best-preserved example of an eighteenth – nineteenth century trading and pearl fishing town in the Gulf region. Unlike its contemporaries, it is largely intact and has not been lost beneath the region’s vast modern cities.
    The site, located approximately 100 km northwest of Doha, stretches 2.5 km from the Al Zubarah Fort to the coast. Founded in the mid-eighteenth century, the town developed into the country’s largest and most important settlement. Its success attracted the attention of other Gulf powers, and after several attacks the town was burned to the ground in 1811. By the first decades of the 20th century, it was abandoned. Today, the site covers an area of 60 hectares with remains of houses, Masajid (mosques), Madhabis (date presses), large, fortified buildings, and a market.
  5. Al Khor
    30m
    A visit to Al Khor, located at 50 kilometers north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar's largest cities.
    Al Khor is home to many employees of the oil industry due to its proximity to Qatar's northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City.
  6. Doha
    35m
    drop back service

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup available from all hotels

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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