North of Qatar Tour

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North of Qatar Tour

The ultimate in tours that takes you to the northern part of Qatar which plays a great role in the country’s rich culture and history. Our tour guide will take you on a time travel starting at Al Khor’s harbor, the countrys center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. Passing through Al Thakira, you will visit the mangroves. The Zubara Fort – Qatar’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE is well known as an archaeological landscape. Until this day, teams of archaeologists are having on going excavations to develop and maintain its legacy. We then continue tovVisit a traditional Qatari village with houses made of limestone & mud and in while at Al Shamal, you can see Bahrain on clear days.

Highlits

  • Visiting the historical Al Khor’s harbor, the country’s center for pearl diving & fishing
  • Al Thakira mangrove’s
  • The Zubara Fort UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
  • Visit a traditional Qatari village and houses made of limestone & mud
  • Al Khor

    Also spelled Al Khawr means "sea on threesides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the center of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It now boasts a scenic harbour where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.

  • Dhow Repair Yard

    Traditional dhows are still being used commercially in Qatar. Witness how these traditional dhows are constructed and repaired in specially built boat yards.

  • Al Takhira Mangroves

    The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.

  • Al Zubarah Fort

    Situated on the North-Western part of Qatar, the Al Zubarah Fort was built besides the ruins of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a flourishing port and a centre of trade, fishing and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area has become one of the most important archaeological sites in Qatar. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, have uncovered many of the artifacts which are displayed in the renovated fort.

Included

  • Transportation by air conditioned 4 WD vehicle

  • English speaking driver

  • Refreshment: Mineral water

  • Insurance

Exclusions

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Camo Visit

  • Camera/video fee where applicable

24-Hour LIVE customer service & online reservations Professionally trained chauffeurs Live flight tracking for delays and cancellations Chauffeur Direct for Automated updates Newest and most UP-TO-DATE fleet Seamless account set up and payment options Competitive rates Meet and Greet services available

Terms And Conditions

  • Booking should be done 24hours in advance with payment.

  • The SUV’s are licensed to accommodate 06 guest including adults & children

  • The above mention timing including pickup & drop off from Doha.

  • Please find the age classification below:

  • Please find the age classification below:

  • Below 3years – infant free of charge

  • Above 12years are adult

Others

5 hours

Any+Age

Daily

Languages Support

Disclaimer :

Sand Storms are very common during the Winter Season between October – April. Sand Storms occur unexpected & might disturb the view of the sites & cause distress to the clients. It does rain 1-5 times a year and it happens generally estimated during October-April. When it rains, it might happen that in worst scenario within 30-min the roads will be floated & the tour will be delayed in reaching each site or cancelled due to safety reasons. As sand storms & rain are unpredictable, the accurate delivery of the tour will not be guaranteed & it will be determined prior to the departure on the day of the tour.

If the tour can be executed and if all clients, who booked the tour will be joining according to their physical & health condition.