Event Details:
Location: Purple Island, Mangroves, Qatar
Date: 1 January 2022
- 31 January 2022
Time:
09:00 am
- 09:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: Online
Price:
- Adult - 200QR
- Child (12-7 yrs) - 100QR
- Kids (below 7 yrs) - 50QR
Phone: 33194445
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Nestled along the coast near Al Khor is a vast and beautiful mangrove forest, the best way to access the forest is by kayak. We will take you through the network of channels that have been carved out by tidal action. The area supports a lot of birdlife and is a favourite destination for nature lovers. Sunset is a perfect time to see the birds and listen to the sounds of the forest.
Suitable for families and those looking for a relaxed easy paddle taking in the greenery and birdlife of the nature reserve.
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
- 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
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 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 an 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/
Pricing: QR 200 adults, QR 100 kids under 12, QR 50 kids under 7 - payment cash on arrival
Turkish BBQ Dinner Meals available with extra charges.
Tours timing subjected to booking availability/weather conditions / Mangrove tide level
Terms & Conditions:
- Children should be accompanied by parents & under their supervision/responsibility.
- Fitness Level: any
- Swimming Skills: not required
- Minimum age: 1 yrs.
- Maximum weight per person: 140 Kg
- Alcohol beverages are not allowed & strictly prohibited.
- The trip will only be cut short in case of emergencies.
- Weather Restrictions: Heavy rain/sand storm may require rescheduling.
- Guests are requested to show up minimum 15 minutes earlier than the departure time.
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