United Arab Emirates · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Falcon Hospital Tour with Hotel Pick up & Drop off

4 Hours Round trip from Abu Dhabi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the world’s first and largest falcon hospital
  • 02 Learn about the UAE’s falconry heritage
  • 03 See falcons in a free-flight aviary
  • 04 Witness a falcon pedicure
  • 05 Enjoy a guided tour of the facility
  • 06 Chance to have a falcon perch on your arm
  • 07 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Discover one of Abu Dhabi’s most distinctive cultural experiences with a visit to the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, the world’s first and largest hospital dedicated to falcons, the UAE’s national bird.

Learn about the deep-rooted tradition of falconry and gain insight into the care, treatment, and physiology of these remarkable birds. During the guided tour, you may see falcons in the free-flight aviary, observe a falcon pedicure, and enjoy the chance to have a bird perch on your arm. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for added convenience.

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the world’s first and largest hospital dedicated to the Falcon, the UAE’s national bird.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Abu Dhabi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the world’s first and largest hospital dedicated to the Falcon, the UAE’s national bird. Since opening their doors in 1999 under the direction of a prominent German veterinary surgeon, the unique hospital has about 6,000 birds pass through each year, occupying the 200 air-conditioned treatment rooms. The sport of falconry has deep roots in the nation’s culture and the valuable birds are issued passports to get access to high-quality check-ups, treatments and feather substitutions. Be sure to book guided tours of the facility that host tourist and provide a unique insight into the history of the sport and the physiology of this significant bird. You’ll be able to see the birds swoop through a free-flight aviary, witness a falcon pedicure and even make friends with the birds as one perch on your arm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Abu Dhabi 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 Hours Guided Tour
  • Pickup & Drop off

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Our Driver will bring your ticket.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Abu Dhabi, AE
Tour start
Abu Dhabi, AE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Abu Dhabi.

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