Qatar · CANOES & KAYAKS
Paddling here is the mangrove channels at Purple Island or a flat-water loop off the Pearl. The 10 below are priced by session, with a note on the tide and which ones suit beginners.
Paddle for an hour at Doha’s MIA Park with skyline views, calm water, safety gear, refreshments, and a private instructor.
“We did the Pearl. Our tour guide, Saad, was very professional. Great experience if you are going for a beautiful photo shoot. We went at sunset and the pics were great. A very easy kayak distance.”
Paddle Qatar’s Al Thakira mangroves, spot seasonal flamingos, learn local history, and relax with karak tea at a beachside eco-camp.
“Complete scam. Barely any water to kayak and unbelievably hot. Was told I am the only one kayaking there and horrible customer support from this travel activity team. No regard for wellbeing of participants in the heat. Looked nothing like the pictures”
Kayak Qatar’s Al Thakira mangroves and Purple Island with a guide, birdwatching, coastal views, refreshments, and optional Doha pickup.
“Kayaking in the mangroves was fantastic, both in open water and in narrow channels. We stopped half way through to enjoy a spectacular sunset and swim in the water. Our guide Joseph was very good - he was very informative during the trip and also walked with us back to the road so we could get our taxi home.”
Kayak Qatar’s Purple Island mangroves for four hours, with wildlife, sunset views, equipment, refreshments, and transport available for $30 extra.
“A great experience that would not have happened without the courtesy and hard work of our host Peter. He made us feel welcomed and didn't spare any efforts in the trip despite being the only person manning the camp and the group tours. Read more”
Paddle Qatar’s Al Thakira mangroves to Purple Island, with wildlife, birdwatching, pickup, and private service for $120 per person.
“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!”
Kayak Qatar’s Al Thakira mangroves and Purple Island with a private guide, sunset views, Arabic camp refreshments, and hotel pickup.
“It was great. Aamir the driver was kind prompt and friendly and the kayaking was awesome.”
Paddle Qatar’s calm mangroves near Purple Island with a guide, spot birds and sea life, and enjoy an easy nature outing from Doha.
“The guide was very friendly and helpful. Would really recommend this, even suitable for people not confident in water.”
Paddle through Qatar’s Al Thakhira mangroves to Purple Island on a guided 90-minute kayak trip with training, gear, and sunset slots.
“From start to finish the experience was superb , google our guide was great fun and very professional in his briefing as well as constantly checking everything was ok during the trip. Due to tide height we couldn’t go through the channel but Read more”
Kayak or paddleboard at MIA Park for skyline views, calm water, photos, and refreshments during a one-hour Doha outing.
Kayak Qatar’s Al Thakira mangroves with a guide, hotel transfers, wildlife views, and calm waterways for a peaceful four-hour outing.
“sultan was my driver today, he was very prompt and got me to my activity on time ans safely. very good driver, I recommend him highly!”
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