Discover Stand-up Paddle Boarding without transfer

COVID-19 UPDATE

Trade Partners

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding at the mangroves

Bedouin camp with Arabian tent experience

Home

Tours & Excursions

Discover Stand-up Paddle Boarding without transfer

Schedule

Morning Excursion: 05:00 – 07:00 | Evening Excursion: 16:00 - 18:00
Frequency: Daily | Duration: 2 hours

Navigate the waters of Purple Island Mangroves on a stand-up paddle board (SUP). Enjoy the scenic views of Purple Island and wildlife at this natural mangrove forest.

On this 2 hour experience, you will be provided with all of the necessary equipment, the board and paddle and a safety vest, and learn all the tips and tricks you need from the SUP experts. Test your new skill as you paddle leisurely with our professional guides.

What to expect:

Make your own way to Al Thakira camp and meet our team 15 minutes before start of the excursion.
We advise you to take Al Khor Coastal Road and the main road to Purple Island to reach the location - view map
An introduction to stand-up paddle boarding and training with safety instructions
Stand-up paddle boarding experience navigating through the channels of the mangroves
An introduction to the mangroves ecosystem
A guided walking tour in the mangrove forests along the beach
Bedouin camp with Arabian tent experience

Inclusions

Stand-up paddle board equipment
Life jacket
2 hour session of stand-up paddle boarding
Refreshments (water and soft drinks)
Certified lifeguard rescue
Qualified instructor and first-aider
English / Arabic speaking licensed tour guides

Exclusions

Transfers to and from Purple Island Mangroves
Travel insurance
Anything else that is not expressly mentioned above in Inclusions

What to bring

Sunglasses
Hat
Sunblock
Change of clothes
Towels
Toiletries
Waterproof bag

Meeting point

Al Thakira camp, we advise you to take Al Khor Coastal Road and take the main road to Purple Island. View map

This is a shared excursion excluding transfers. We advise you to take Al Khor Coastal Road and the main road to Purple Island to reach the location - view map.
The excursion depends on the sea tide, tour time will be confirmed 8 hours prior.

Tips:
For your utmost comfort, it is highly recommended that you change into swimwear or clothes that do not easily absorb water upon arrival. For those who suffer with motion sickness, please make sure to take motion sickness medicine 30 minutes prior to the activity.

What to bring:

Sunglasses
Hats
Sunblock
Change of clothes
Towels
Toiletries
Waterproof bag

COVID-19 Precautionary measure

All guests are required to have a green health status on the Ehteraz app to participate in any of the tours, excursions or utilise transfer and other services
All vehicles used for tours and services are sanitized and disinfected before and after tour
Tour Guide/Driver and guests will be wearing masks for the full duration of the tour
Drivers and tour guides have their temperatures checked before commencing any shift
Tour Guide/Driver will do temperature checks on all guests before entering the vehicle
Visitor numbers are limited as per the latest government regulations
Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors
The experience complies with government regulations
Social distancing guidelines to be strictly followed at all times
Guests who display symptoms related to COVID-19 will not be able to participate in tours or activities