I’d be happy to help plan a 30-day trip to Qatar on a budget! Here’s a sample itinerary:
Day 1-3: Arrive in Doha, check into budget accommodation (cost: around $25-30 per night)
- Travel method: Fly into Hamad International Airport, then take a taxi or bus to your hotel (cost: around $20-25 for a taxi)
- Activities: Visit the Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, and explore the city.
Day 4-6: Take a bus or taxi to Al Khor
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Doha to Al Khor (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Al Khor Museum, Al Khor Corniche, and take a boat trip on the Al Khor Creek.
Day 7-9: Take a bus or taxi to Al Wakrah
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Al Khor to Al Wakrah (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Al Wakrah Heritage Village, Al Wakrah Fort, and take a dhow cruise on the Al Wakrah Creek.
Day 10-12: Take a bus or taxi to Al Ruwais
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Al Wakrah to Al Ruwais (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Al Ruwais Fort, Al Ruwais Park, and take a camel ride in the desert.
Day 13-15: Take a bus or taxi to Al Khuwayr
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Al Ruwais to Al Khuwayr (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Al Khuwayr Heritage Village, Al Khuwayr Fort, and take a sandboarding trip in the desert.
Day 16-18: Take a bus or taxi to Al Udeid
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Al Khuwayr to Al Udeid (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Al Udeid Airbase, take a desert safari, and visit the Al Udeid Heritage Village.
Day 19-21: Take a bus or taxi to Al Ghariyah
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Al Udeid to Al Ghariyah (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Al Ghariyah Beach, Al Ghariyah Heritage Village and Take a fishing trip in the Gulf of Qatar.
Day 22-24: Take a bus or taxi to Umm Bab
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Al Ghariyah to Umm Bab (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Umm Bab Castle, Umm Bab Heritage Village, and take a hot air balloon trip over the desert.
Day 25-27: Take a bus or taxi to Al Shamal
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Umm Bab to Al Shamal (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Al Shamal Heritage Village, Al Shamal Park and take a quad biking trip in the desert.
Day 28-30: Return to Doha
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Al Shamal to Doha (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Aspire Park, The Pearl-Qatar, and do some last-minute shopping.
Note: This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to your preferences. Prices and activities may vary depending on the season, please check the current situation before planning your trip. Also, please note that the cost of accommodation, food, and other personal expenses are not included in this budget. Some additional activities you could consider are visiting the Qatar National Museum, the Al Koot Fort or taking a Qatari cooking class. It’s important to book accommodations and transportation ahead of time as it can save you money and also make sure you have a place to stay. Also, It is important to note that getting around Qatar can be cheaper by using local transportation such as buses and taxis instead of flying.