Qatar · PURPLE ISLAND
Bin Ghannam Island got its English name from the Bronze Age dye works found there. Today it is a causeway, a shallow lagoon and a mangrove walk about fifty minutes north of the city. The 15 below cover guided walks, kayak trips and combined north-coast days.
Private north Qatar tour from Doha to Al Khor, Purple Island and mangroves, plus UNESCO Al Zubara Fort, with pickup and a guide.
“Javaid was an excellent tour guide. Accommodated all my interests. Spent extra time to accommodate photography I wanted and was very knowledgeable about history, culture and guiding about my entire stay. I would highly recommend him.”
Private North Qatar tour from Doha: Zubara Fort, Purple Island, mangroves, and Al Khor Harbour. Small-group, air-conditioned.
“With a very friendly and open guide we discovered not only a country but also traditions, knowledge and realities. It was captivating and if you want to get out of the cities and see another face of the country, this is the ideal excursion.”
Kayak through Al Thakira mangroves from Purple Island, then relax at an eco-camp with tea and Qatari barbecue optional.
“It was a very good experience of kayaking and discovering the Qatar Mangrove. Very peaceful and beautiful landscapes. Clear water and nice environment and wildlife. The guide is very nice and very interesting about the history of the place and the biodiversity explanations. We totally recommand this experience with Aquasport Qatar !”
North Qatar half-day tour from Doha, with mangroves and birdwatching, Purple Island photos, and UNESCO Al Zubara Fort.
“A Memorable Tour of North Qatar with Adil Our tour of North Qatar with Adil was an excellent experience from beginning to end. He is not only a knowledgeable guide but also a genuinely kind and respectful person who clearly loves sharing the beauty and history of his country. Adil guided us through historical sites like Al Zubarah Fort, peaceful coastal areas, and traditional villages. What stood out most was the way he explained the cultural background and historical context with such clarity and passion. He was also flexible and attentive to our interests, making the trip feel very personalized. Thanks to Adil, we left North Qatar with a deeper…”
4-hour mangrove kayaking to Purple Island from Doha, with equipment and tea, wildlife spotting, and sunset options plus a separate transport cost.
“I joined Discover Arabia for an afternoon of kayaking in the mangroves as the sun slowly set in late September. I would recommend this trip to anyone considering it - it was a great experience in beautiful surroundings. A special thank you to Peter who made it an extra enjoyable trip and was a great guide - 5*.”
Half-day North Qatar tour with a small group: Purple Island mangroves, Al Dhakhira dhows, and UNESCO Al Zubarah Fort, from Doha.
“He was a great guide, he told us a lot about the history and architecture of Qatar, and was also a good driver .i highly recommend them.thanks”
Half-day private tour from Doha to Al Khor harbor, Purple Island, Al Thakira mangroves, and UNESCO Zubara Fort, with hotel pickup.
“It was an incredible good experience umer was very good to explain us everything about the culture of this country and tour was so perfect and he was to genius to answer our every question over all everything was more then perfect 100% recommendations”
Private North Qatar tour from Doha to Al Khor Harbour, Al Thakira mangroves, Purple Island, UNESCO Zubara Fort, and Al Jumail village.
“The fort and mangrooves. Excelent attention from the guide.”
A culture-focused North Qatar day trip from Doha to Zubara Fort, Al Khor Harbour, Al-Thakira mangroves, and Jumail Village.
“I am happy that I chose this tour. I got to see so many locations in one tour. The guide was so calm about time. I had another lady who I shared this tour with. He let us use alot of time in every location. Very respectful and knowledgeable guide, he told us alot of information about places we visited. We also got refreshment on the tour. He also took alot of nice pictures and videos for us 😍”
North of Doha half-day tour with UNESCO Al Zubara Fort, Purple Island mangroves, Al Thakhira beach, and scenic northern drives.
“Our guide was Zohaib , who was very welcoming and friendly.”
Kayak Doha Al Thakira mangroves to Purple Island near Al Khor with pickup and ticket. Private 4 to 5 hour trip, tide matters.
“We saw all the key sights and enjoyed a relaxing dhow cruise with breathtaking views. Nitesh was friendly, informative and made the experience smooth and fun, highly recommend!”
Private Purple Island mangrove kayaking from Doha with A/C pickup, an expert guide, camp tea, and a sunset paddle through Al Thakira.
“Guide was very knowledgeable. Purple island and the mangroves were great. Waleed our driver was great.”
4-hour North Qatar day trip from Doha: Al Khor Corniche, Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, Jumail village, and flamingos at Al Thakira Lagoon.
“A really good morning out, visiting natural and historical sites of northern Qatar. Comfortable ride in a large SUV with a good driver. Mohammad was knowledgeable and helpful at the stops and during the journey. would highly recommend,”
Guided kayak trip to Purple Island mangroves near Al Khor in Al Khor, Qatar. Beginner-friendly, wildlife spotting, tea and sunset.
“The guide was very friendly and helpful. Would really recommend this, even suitable for people not confident in water.”
North Qatar half-day tour from Doha: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Purple Island, and Al Khor Fish Harbour with pickup and free admissions.
“My second day in Qatar was wonderfully spent exploring the scenic North Coast and diving into the rich history of the country—huge thanks to Addi for his expert guidance!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
