What you get to experience:

• Kayaking smoothly in the mangroves
• Observing Qatar’s fabulous wildlife
• Bird Watching during the mangrove tour
• Have a short break at the Purple Island
• Opportunity to Swimming & Snorkeling Break on Purple Island
• Learning about Mangroves Ecosystem's Brief and conservation

What is included in this tour:

• Kayaking Fundamentals & Safety instructions
• Kayaking Equipment (Paddle , Life-jacket , Single Or Double Kayak )
• 90 minutes Kayaking
• Kids 2-6 yrs free Entrance
• Free Chicken Turkish Shawarma
• Free Beverages (Bottled water & Juices )
• English / Arabic speaking Tour guides
• Certified Lifeguard Rescue/ First- Aider & qualified Instructor Escort
• Bird Watching during the mangrove tour
• Learning Mangroves Ecosystem's Brief
• Access to a Bedouin Camp facility with Mangrove View (Praying area attached with ablution, Shower, toilet , changing room , Arabian Tent ,Carpeted area with floor seating , relaxing mattress , Solar Lights, Bonfire, volleyball , Soccer , First Aid station)
• Marine Insurance

Tour information

• Location : Purple Island Al Thakira – 55 km from Doha
• Fitness Level : Any - No prior experience needed
• Swimming Skills : Not required
• Water Depth : Max 1.5 meter - mostly shallow
• Tour duration :Around 90 minutes - 1st Break inside Mangrove channel & 2nd break at Purple Island
• Children ages 2 years and above can join with Parents

What’s the Purple Island :

• A mere 45-minutes' drive from Doha , located near Al Khor.
• In the past, the Purple Island in Qatar was used as a fishing & pearl diving site by the local people of Qatar.
• The name of the island is due to the fact that it was used as a dye production site which was purple in color. from shells of murex snails on the island.
• The history of Purple Island dates back to second millennium BC
• A gateway to tranquility where one can unwind and relax away from the city’s liveliness. Amidst a natural serene setting
• Offers utmost satisfaction to all the nature lovers for seclusion & to spend some time away from noisy city life.
• Green in color which is quite contrary to its name & surrounded by stunning greenery and exotic wildlife including fossils.
• A blissful ambience with abundant mangroves make this place, nature’s delight and perfect to spend a day in the lap of nature.
• The best time to visit is at high-tide.

We advise you to bring the following: -

• Closed shoes or sandals that can get wet, it can be rocky in certain places.
• Comfortable clothes to wear for kayaking (light, loose-fitting clothing is best), shorts and a t-shirt work well. (Please try to be dressed following the rules of the country)
• Change of clothes for after the trip
• A towel, Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat/cap, phone waterproof case
• Refillable water bottle ( we're eco-friendly company and kindly help us to eliminate the plastic waste)

To book simply visit our booking system here https://paddleq.checkfront.com/reserve/

Any questions call/WhatsApp +974 6696 3494 or email [email protected]

Pricing: QAR 200 adults, QAR 100 kids under 12, kids under 7 Free - payment cash on arrival

• Tours timing subjected to booking availability/weather conditions/ Mangrove tide level

• We are taking all precautionary measures in regard to latest Covid-19 restriction

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