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Posted On: 23 November 2020 04:17 pm
Updated On: 7 December 2022 05:02 pm

Top 12 extreme activities to try in Qatar

Vrinda Abilash
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Are you a fan of adventure or extreme sports? Qatar is one of the best places to enjoy these and get your adrenaline pumping. The country's landscape and topography allows one to have the most amazing time here. Let's not waste any more time and run, slide, jump and dive straight into these extreme and thrilling activities!

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  • Prices mentioned below are as per the tour operator's website or as given to us and may be subject to change, especially during the World Cup. Make sure to call to check their availability with the latest price offers.

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing
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Kitesurfing is a fun activity you can do alone or as a family. Qatar's waters are perfect for enjoying this exhilarating sport. When are you going to try it?

Several organizations in Qatar offer kitesurfing lessons and trips to interested individuals. There are also specific beaches in the country that is perfect for kitesurfing thanks to the weather and wave current in the area. Kitesurfing lessons start from QR 550, depending on the operator, and are offered by 365 adventures, Blue Pearl Experience, CODE KITESURF, and Flokiteschool!

Paratriking

    Paratriking is an activity that is getting popular in Qatar. It is a must-experience aerial adventure that you will surely love doing. Did you know Qatar is the perfect place to paratrike? We say this by experience!

    You can book your sessions with Sky Masters Sports Club, 365 Adventures, or Desert Fox in Qatar. The cost of paratrike flight will vary depending on the duration, route, and other services offered by different organizations.

    The cost of a paratrike flight with Sky Masters Sports club, according to their website, is between QR 600 to QR 1,400, while 365 Adventures prices their paratrike flights from QR 650 to QR 1,100. Desert Fox Trips offer a paratrike package that includes dune bashing for QR 1,650 per person (this price is available during the World Cup season).

    365 Adventures

    Desert Fox Trips

    Sky Masters Sports Club

      Dragon Boating

      Dragon Boating in Qatar is an experience like no other. This is a perfect team-building extreme activity for families, friends, and even colleagues. Use your sheer strength and power to row the majestic dragon boats in tandem to make it to the finish line. Dragon boating is done at The Pearl and in Katara by different dragon boating organizations, including the Qatar Dragon Boat. You can also participate in dragon boating competitively as well! Are you up for this exhilarating activity?

      Quad Biking

      Quad Biking
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        This is a super fun activity to do in the desert. Drive this all-terrain vehicle, also known as a quad-ATV bike, specially designed for sporting activities. This is one of the favourite activities for adventure lovers and can be done at Sealine and Mesaieed deserts, which are popular destinations.

        You can rent these buggies from many adventure and tourist companies in Qatar. Quad biking experience with Golden Adventures Qatar starts from QR 600.

        Golden Adventures Qatar

        Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP

        Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP
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        Explore Qatar's vast waters by balancing and paddling above the water. This is a fun activity that can be done as a group too. Tour operators like Aqua Sports have curated SUP sessions at QR 200 per session for 2 hours at Purple Island. Blue Pearl Experience is another company that offers various SUP courses and sessions at all levels starting at QR 180.

          Aqua Sports Qatar

          Blue Pearl Experience

          Foiling or Wingfoiling

          Foiling or Wingfoiling
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          If you have prior water sports experience and love adventure-based sports, then foiling is an exciting one for you. Tour companies like Blue Pearl Experience in Qatar offer foiling sessions for people with experience in water sports at QR 1,200 for up to 90 minutes during the weekdays from 7 am - 9 am.

            Wakeboarding

            Wakeboarding
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            Get towed behind a motorboat while standing on a wakeboard and have an amazing time. This is great for adventure lovers who love doing tricks in the water.

            Code Wake offers wakeboarding sessions in Qatar from QR 700 per hour. They also have an exclusive ladies-only wakeboard session of the same price.

            Code Wake

            Sailing

              If you are a fan of the open waters, sailing is an activity you will love. Many companies like Regatta Sailing Academy offer certified courses for beginners and experienced sailing enthusiasts to enjoy the sea and have a great time. Enjoy courses that include various activities, including sailing, raft building, team building, and leadership activities, starting at QR 1,000 with Regatta Sailing Academy. Watch the ILQ team enjoy some amazing water activities, including sailing, in the above video!

              Regatta Sailing Academy

                Jet Skiing

                Jet Skiing
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                  Ride on the waves and have a blast doing this water-based extreme activity in Qatar. Places like The Pearl and the Corniche are famous for this activity, where you can rent out jet skis for a cool adventure during a warm afternoon or during the weekends.

                  There are many tour companies in Qatar where you can rent out these Jet-skis hourly. To find out more about these places, click here: Where to rent Jet-ski in Qatar!

                  Dune Bashing

                  Dune Bashing
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                    Head for the dunes and unleash your adventurous side here in Qatar. Go up the sandy slopes and glide down in the 4x4. Make your desert experience memorable with this exhilarating and fun extreme activity.

                    There are many tourist companies like 365 Adventures that take you to Khor Al Adaid along with an expert driver to enjoy it. Prices with 365 Adventures start from QR 190 per person for 4 hours with 6 passengers in a 4x4 vehicle. Desert Fox Tours offers a package tour with dune bashing for QR 1,650.

                      Scuba Diving

                      Scuba Diving
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                        Qatar's waters are home to some of the most incredible marine life, and one such extreme activity that allows you to enjoy this is scuba diving. There are many centres and tourism companies like Aqua Sports and 365 Adventures in Qatar that allow both beginners and experienced divers to take part in this.

                        RELATED: Diving centers in Qatar

                        There are many diving spots like Simaisma, Dukhan, Mesaieed in Qatar but this activity is only to be done with expert supervision. A Scuba Diving adventure starts from QR 600 with 365 Adventures.

                          Speed Boating

                          Scuba Diving
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                            Love speed? Then speed boating in the Arabian Gulf is a must-try activity. The captain will take you out into the open sea at great speeds, where you hear the engines' roar and enjoy the ride's thrill.

                            Speed boat rentals start from QR 450 per hour for a minimum booking of 2 hours and a maximum of 8 people with 365 Adventures. To view other places where you can rent out speed boats, you may click here: Boat and yacht rental services in Qatar

                            RELATED: List of tour companies in Qatar

                            Sources: 365 Adventures, Hotels.com, Regatta Sailing Academy, Jet Ski Lusail, Golden Adventures Qatar, Flo Kite School, Aqua Sports Qatar, Desert Fox Tours, Code Wake

                            How many of these activities have you already done? What would you like to try out of these in Qatar? Let us know in the comments sections below. Do share this article - it keeps us going!