Doha: West Coast Qatar Tour, Sculptures, Camel Racing track From Doha Premium West Qatar Tour
ID: GYG552642-950861
Category:
Country: Qatar
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
The landscape of the Zekreet peninsula has a unique and fascinating geology. Salt flats, plateau rocks, and open desert dominate this scenery. There are no dunes here but bizarre rock formations and great views over the gulf's blue waters.
The journey will begin from Qatar's east coast ( Doha) to the west coast, passing by some important and interesting sites such as Qatar foundation education city, a camel race track, and a vast open desert. After around 45 minutes of driving, you will be on-site like planet mars.
• Zekreet village and fort are the first sites to visit remnants of a small 18th-century fort by the beach. Drive deep in the desert to the sculpture.
• Richard Serra's permanent installation in Zekreet, East-West/West-East, has become a famous landmark in Qatar. the installation comprises four towering steel sculptures in the middle of the desert. After taking some pictures, time to see whats this place is hiding.
Highlights
- Experience camel racing track
- Explore the amazing ruins of Fort Zekreet
- Marvel at the East-West/West-East desert sculpture by Richard Sierra
- Drive around the Umbrella Rock Mountain
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by modern, 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- Water and refreshments
- English-speaking guide
- Insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
