North Qatar Exploration Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Zubara Fort's rich history
- Discover the unique ecosystem of Purple Island
- Experience the tranquility of mangrove colonies
- Learn about Qatar's cultural heritage
- Enjoy a personalized guided tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to Zubara Fort
- Guided tour of Purple Island
- Mangrove colony exploration
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pick-up from your selected hotel/ location/Airport
Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 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. It is one of the proposed venues for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The Purple Island, also known as Al Khor Island, is a beautiful place in Al Khor, 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.
Al zubara also known as Fort Zubara(h) is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
Al Jumail, an abandoned pearling and fishing village north-east Qatar, which was founded in the 19th century and was inhabited well into the 20th century, prior to the economic boom that the petroleum and gas industry brought along. The town's name comes from the Arabic word "jameel", which means "beautiful"; a reference to the trees that grow in the area year-round. According to Wikipedia, In the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks was tasked with preparing the first British survey of the Persian Gulf and He documented Al Jumail in this survey, referring to it as "Yamale".
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Private tour; group size may vary based on booking.
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for various terrains.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- The pickup service is expected to arrive within 45 minutes of your designated booking time. Our guide will reach out to you to provide information regarding the pickup. The tour will begin at the time of your pickup.
Traveler reviews
Great Tour
The tour was amazing. Al Khor, Purple Island, Zubara Fort and the Al Jumail abandoned village are beautiful places. Anees was an amazing tour guide. 5 stars.
Depends a lot on the guide
Our group (4 people) was picked up from the hotel in the Landcruiser. We had a very young guide who drove us from one point to another. There were no explanations for the individual stages, so he was more rider than tour guide. Also the specified time per stop is not correct, that always includes the arrival. So from 45 min Al Khor stayed 5 minutes, in the fish market, one round, out and on. The Purple Island can be reached with a brisk sprint over the jetty in the planned 15 minutes stop, there, back, further. Fortunately, the Zubara Fort is equipped with many notice boards, so you can make yourself known. The tea or coffee mentioned in the itinerary was cancelled due to Ramadan. Overall, the tour is already very interesting, the contrast between Doha and the hinterland could not be greater.
Nice getaway from the city
Nice tour and getaway from the city. Rizwan was a good driver and caring guide.
Recommend
Very awesome experience. Our host was very friendly and informative. He took us to the mangroves, Purple Island, an abandoned village, a fort and even went off road to show us these sculptures in the middle of the dessert. Very nice of him. Excellent experience.
Careful and helpful guide, dynamic and sufficient stops.
Guide was very attentive, the tour eh long but he was super helpful in every detail. At the stops we had enough time to take care of everything.