Doha: Mangroves Kayaking Experience in Purple Island Al Khor
Doha: Mangroves Kayaking Experience in Purple Island Al Khor
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- 300+ booked this ticket
- Top-rated experienceRecommended as Top 10 Things to Do in Qatar
- 2 hoursDuration of this experience
- Shared or Private Tour OptionsYou can select to join others on this tour (shared tour) or you can select to book a private tour.
- Meeting PointEcocamp in Al Khor near Purple Island
- SightseeingMangroves Forest and Purple Island
- Important NotePlease check tide forecast in the table at the bottom before booking a time slot. For best experience and access to mangroves forest, book for time slot with "High Tide"
- Kayak OptionsWhen you get to the camp, you can select between single or double kayaks. Double kayaks can fit up to 2 Adults and 1 Child.
- Guided TripExperienced group leader during your experience
- Free cancellationYou can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.











Experience Details
Important Note: Please check tide forecast in the "Tide Chart Table" tab before booking a time slot.
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 bird life and is a favorite destination for nature lovers.
Suitable for families and those looking for a relaxed easy paddle taking in the greenery and bird life of the nature reserve.
Fitness Level: anyone can join
Swimming Skills: not required as it's mostly shallow water
This experience is suitable for Kids starting from 2 years old but they must be accompanied by an Adult.
Tide Chart Table
Important Note: Please check tide forecast in the table at the bottom before booking a time slot
⚠️ Tide Level Indication for Mangrove Purple Island Tours ⚠️ - Please check the last picture in the gallery for details or read the below:
** Super High tide / High Tide: Good opportunity to access mangrove's channels
** Medium tide: we can not guarantee to access the mangrove 🌳 channels by kayaks 🚣🏼, it will be just a tour in front of Purple Island area in shallow water
** Low Tide: We can't operate the tour due to insufficient water depth for the kayaks
Period الفترة |
Sunrise الشروق 6 am :8 am |
Morning الصباح 8 am :10 am |
Morning الصباح 10 am :12 pm |
Afternoon الظهر 12 pm : 2 pm |
Sunset الغروب 3 pm : 5 pm |
24th ~ 27th Jan |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
28th ~ 31st Jan New moon 🌕️ |
High Tide 👍 |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
1st ~ 4th Feb. |
High Tide 👍 |
High Tide 👍 |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
5th ~ 7th Feb. |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
8th ~10th Feb. |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
11th ~ 19th Feb. Fullmoon 🌕️ |
High Tide 👍 |
High Tide 👍 |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
20th ~ 21st Feb. |
Medium Tide🔻 |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
22nd ~ 25th Feb. |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
26th ~ 28th Feb New moon 🌕️ |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
1st ~ 6th March |
High Tide 👍 |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
7th ~ 11th March |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
12th ~ 20th March Fullmoon 🌕️ |
High Tide 👍 |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
21st ~ 27th March |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
28th ~ 31st March New moon 🌕️ |
High Tide 👍 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
Medium Tide🔻 |
High Tide 👍 |
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Period الفترة |
Sunrise الشروق 5 am :7 am |
Morning الصباح 8 am :10 am |
Morning الصباح 10 am :12 pm |
Afternoon الظهر 12 pm : 2 pm |
Sunset الغروب 4 pm : 6 pm |
1st ~ 3rd April |
High Tide 👍 |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
High Tide 👍 |
4th ~ 10th April |
Medium🔻 |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
Medium 🔻 |
11th ~ 17th April Fullmoon 🌕️ |
High Tide 👍 |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
High Tide 👍 |
18th ~ 19th April |
Medium🔻 |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
High Tide 👍 |
20th ~ 25th April |
Medium🔻 |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
Medium 🔻 |
26th ~ 30th April New moon 🌕️ |
High Tide 👍 |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
No Tour ⛔ |
High Tide 👍 |
** Super High Tide / High Tide منسوب مد عالي :During a Super High Tide or High Tide, there is a favorable opportunity to access the channels within the mangroves
** Medium / Low Tide منسوب مد متوسط :At medium to low tide levels, we cannot ensure access to the🌳 mangrove channels via kayaks🚣🏼. Instead, the tour will be conducted in the shallower waters near the Purple Island area. Please be aware that during this time, there may be a considerable distance to 🚶walk to reach the kayaks.
Inclusions
✔ Kayaking Equipment (Paddle , Life-jacket , Kayak )
✔ 90 minutes Kayaking 🚣
✔ Beverages (Cold & Hot🥤)
✔ English / Arabic speaking Tour guides 🗣
✔ Certified Lifeguard Rescue/ First- Aider and qualified Instructor Escort🏅 (Male coaches)
✔ Photography 📷
✔ Bird Watching 🦢 (When available)
✔ Swimming & Snorkeling Break on Purple Island 🏊
✔ Learning about the Mangroves Ecosystem 🌿
✔ Bedouin Camp facility ( Shower, toilet, changing room, Shade, Carpeted area with floor seating, relaxing mattress, First Aid station)
✔ Insurance
✖ Transportation to and from the Camp. Uber/Careem/Taxi can get you here.
- Kayaking Fundamentals & Safety instructions
- Kayaking Equipment (Paddle, Life-jacket, Kayak)
- 90 minutes kayaking session
- Beverages (Cold & Hot)
- Guided tour with tour leader
English / Arabic speaking Tour guides
- Certified Lifeguard Rescue/ First- Aider and qualified Instructor Escort (Male coaches)
- Photography
- Bird Watching (When available)
Only available during bird watching season
- Swimming & Snorkeling Break on Purple Island
- Learning about the Mangroves Ecosystem
- Full Bedouin Camp facilities and amenities
Shower, toilet, changing room, shaded area, carpeted area with floor seating, relaxing mattress and First Aid station
- Insurance
- Transportation to and from the Camp. Uber/Careem/Taxi can get you here