Qatar-based local inbound tourism and adventure programme 365 Adventures Qatar by Peninsula Compass Tourism is offering more than 60 experiences around the country this season.
Founded in 2016 and licensed by the Qatar National Tourism Council, 365 Adventures has been the go-to choice for expatriates and tourists visiting Qatar to experience the country’s unique sightseeing spots.
Dividing the Qatari geography into four sectors -- the South, the North, the East and the West, the company’s offers are unique in terms of the areas that can be explored by land, sea and aerial experience. In the South, mainly covering city tours with rural landscapes such as Al Wakrah and Souq Al Wakrah, along with a special focus on World Cup stadiums including Al Thumama and Al Junoub stadiums designed by the award-winning Zoha Hadid, it takes the experience further down to Mesaieed, Sealine Beach and Inland Sea.
In the East, it covers the areas of Doha city, the picturesque Doha skyline, the Museum of Islamic Art, Msheireb Museums, the National Museum of Qatar, Qatar Foundation, State Mosque, Al Safliyah Island, The Pearl Qatar, Lusail, Al Aaliyah Island, the Dhow Harbor and other areas surrounding the city.
In the West, explorers can get a sight of famous Richard Sierra’s art pieces East-West/West-East at Zekreet, along with Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, the Film City, Al Maha Oryx sanctuary, the Ghost Town, as well as beaches towards the Western Coast of Qatar including, and not limited to, Umm Bab, Dukhan and Zekreet.
The North is one of the most exciting areas for adventure seekers with a plethora of activities and sites to visit, including Al Bayt Stadium, Al Zubarah Fort, Al Thakhira Mangroves, Purple Island, Al Khor Fishing Harbor, Al Jumayl and Al Areesh ancient ruins, as well as the Ras Rakkan Island.
In terms of activities, the company has unique offers at these locations for individuals, families and larger groups. On the land, activities such as camel safari, desert safari, desert camps, guided city tour by bus and luxury cars, heritage tours, guided tours to museums and heritage sites, golf course experiences, biking tours, walking tours, food tours along with portable camping options and RVs are on the list.
As for the Sea, 365 Adventures will take people to experience the Arabian Sea coastline of Qatar by offering island visits and trips, watercraft cruises including yachts, traditional Qatari dhow boats and speedboats, specially organised fishing trips, scuba diving, wakeboarding, snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, and kayaking.
The aerial experiences that are on the offer include joy rides on single engine aircraft as well as paratriking. Many experiences can be combined with others and add-ons can be added to not only enhance the time but also the quality of the experiences, making them a full-day, overnight, or a multi-day package.
Transportation facilities are also available for areas that are out of Doha city. Groups can be transported in luxury as well as ordinary class vehicles ranging from options that are four to 50 seaters.
Mohammed Meraj, co-founder and managing partner of Peninsula Compass Tourism, said, "Each of our experiences is carefully designed to ensure the highest quality and satisfaction of customers and with family-friendly options and add-ons to add. Our all-new website 365adventures.me is a marketplace for activities to do around Qatar with an easy 3-click booking system and fast payment services including debit and credit card options.”
Along with these activities and sites, experiences for larger groups as per the latest allowance by the government are also available. These experiences are not only offered outdoors, but can also be a conjugated experience between online and on site or an online experience completely.
"These experiences are mainly
offering corporates a solution to keep the energy levels high and bond stronger among the teams,” noted Mohammed. Such experiences include team building activities such as scavenger hunts at the Souq Waqif.
Commenting on the policy for ease of COVID-19 restrictions, Mohamed said, "Our business has definitely been affected but ever since the ease of restrictions, we are taking extra precautions to face the reality, as the pandemic is still amidst us. Therefore, health and safety of our customers as well as employees is of prime importance for us and is embedded deep into the values of not only our company, but the culture of our country as well.” An Ehteraz app health status of green is mandatory, and hand sanitizers are provided. Further to this, the company sanitizes all equipment on a regular basis following the guidelines of WHO and the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in addition to maintaining social distancing and restricting the numbers of participants per group according to the guidelines.
For the adventure seekers, families and groups of friends who would like to try something new, yet experience an adventurous outdoors activity, one can contact the 365 Adventures team on WhatsApp or phone call at their hotline number 3339 3323.
Founded in 2016 and licensed by the Qatar National Tourism Council, 365 Adventures has been the go-to choice for expatriates and tourists visiting Qatar to experience the country’s unique sightseeing spots.
Dividing the Qatari geography into four sectors -- the South, the North, the East and the West, the company’s offers are unique in terms of the areas that can be explored by land, sea and aerial experience. In the South, mainly covering city tours with rural landscapes such as Al Wakrah and Souq Al Wakrah, along with a special focus on World Cup stadiums including Al Thumama and Al Junoub stadiums designed by the award-winning Zoha Hadid, it takes the experience further down to Mesaieed, Sealine Beach and Inland Sea.
In the East, it covers the areas of Doha city, the picturesque Doha skyline, the Museum of Islamic Art, Msheireb Museums, the National Museum of Qatar, Qatar Foundation, State Mosque, Al Safliyah Island, The Pearl Qatar, Lusail, Al Aaliyah Island, the Dhow Harbor and other areas surrounding the city.
In the West, explorers can get a sight of famous Richard Sierra’s art pieces East-West/West-East at Zekreet, along with Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, the Film City, Al Maha Oryx sanctuary, the Ghost Town, as well as beaches towards the Western Coast of Qatar including, and not limited to, Umm Bab, Dukhan and Zekreet.
The North is one of the most exciting areas for adventure seekers with a plethora of activities and sites to visit, including Al Bayt Stadium, Al Zubarah Fort, Al Thakhira Mangroves, Purple Island, Al Khor Fishing Harbor, Al Jumayl and Al Areesh ancient ruins, as well as the Ras Rakkan Island.
In terms of activities, the company has unique offers at these locations for individuals, families and larger groups. On the land, activities such as camel safari, desert safari, desert camps, guided city tour by bus and luxury cars, heritage tours, guided tours to museums and heritage sites, golf course experiences, biking tours, walking tours, food tours along with portable camping options and RVs are on the list.
As for the Sea, 365 Adventures will take people to experience the Arabian Sea coastline of Qatar by offering island visits and trips, watercraft cruises including yachts, traditional Qatari dhow boats and speedboats, specially organised fishing trips, scuba diving, wakeboarding, snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, and kayaking.
The aerial experiences that are on the offer include joy rides on single engine aircraft as well as paratriking. Many experiences can be combined with others and add-ons can be added to not only enhance the time but also the quality of the experiences, making them a full-day, overnight, or a multi-day package.
Transportation facilities are also available for areas that are out of Doha city. Groups can be transported in luxury as well as ordinary class vehicles ranging from options that are four to 50 seaters.
Mohammed Meraj, co-founder and managing partner of Peninsula Compass Tourism, said, "Each of our experiences is carefully designed to ensure the highest quality and satisfaction of customers and with family-friendly options and add-ons to add. Our all-new website 365adventures.me is a marketplace for activities to do around Qatar with an easy 3-click booking system and fast payment services including debit and credit card options.”
Along with these activities and sites, experiences for larger groups as per the latest allowance by the government are also available. These experiences are not only offered outdoors, but can also be a conjugated experience between online and on site or an online experience completely.
"These experiences are mainly
offering corporates a solution to keep the energy levels high and bond stronger among the teams,” noted Mohammed. Such experiences include team building activities such as scavenger hunts at the Souq Waqif.
Commenting on the policy for ease of COVID-19 restrictions, Mohamed said, "Our business has definitely been affected but ever since the ease of restrictions, we are taking extra precautions to face the reality, as the pandemic is still amidst us. Therefore, health and safety of our customers as well as employees is of prime importance for us and is embedded deep into the values of not only our company, but the culture of our country as well.” An Ehteraz app health status of green is mandatory, and hand sanitizers are provided. Further to this, the company sanitizes all equipment on a regular basis following the guidelines of WHO and the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in addition to maintaining social distancing and restricting the numbers of participants per group according to the guidelines.
For the adventure seekers, families and groups of friends who would like to try something new, yet experience an adventurous outdoors activity, one can contact the 365 Adventures team on WhatsApp or phone call at their hotline number 3339 3323.