Bahrain · Up-Close Animal Experiences

5-Hour South Bahrain Tour with Tree of Life and Camel Farm

5 Hours Round trip from Bahrain Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Royal Camels Farm to taste camel milk and feed baby camels
  • 02 Photo stop at Bahrain International Circuit, the Middle East's first Formula One venue
  • 03 Explore the Oil Museum and learn about Bahrain's oil industry
  • 04 Enjoy scenic views from Jabal Ad Dukhan, the highest point in the country
  • 05 See the 400-year-old Tree of Life thriving in the Bahrain desert

Enjoy a captivating 5-hour tour through southern Bahrain, visiting the Royal Camels Farm, Bahrain International Circuit, the Oil Museum, Jabal Ad Dukhan, and the Tree of Life. You can also choose between exploring the 5,000-year-old Dilmun Royal Burial Mounds with a pottery workshop visit or spotting wildlife at Al-Areen Wildlife Park. The experience ends with photo stops at Bahrain Financial Harbor and the World Trade Center, offering a memorable look at Bahrain's natural, cultural, and modern landmarks.

Head to the Royal Camels Farm, a sanctuary for several hundred camels, where visitors can taste the animals' milk and feed the babies (only early morning).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet at the Starting Point

  • Meet your tour representative to begin the itinerary and enjoy your journey.
2
Day 02

Visit the Royal Camels Farm

  • Head to the Royal Camels Farm, a sanctuary for several hundred camels, where visitors can taste the animals' milk and feed the babies (only early morning). Here, you will also have the opportunity to take pictures with the camels.

Duration: 1 hour

3
Day 03

Photo Stop at Bahrain International Circuit

  • Stop at Bahrain International Circuit for a photo opportunity. Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is an ultramodern motorsport facility located in the heart of the Sakhir desert. Designed by the renowned German engineer Hermann Tilke, the circuit incorporates many features of local culture. BIC features five FIA-certified track layouts, more than anywhere else in the world. This allows the circuit to host a range of motor racing events. The 5.412-kilometre Grand Prix Track regularly hosts international races, including the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, the FIA World Endurance Championship Six Hours of Bahrain, the GP2 races Series, and the Porsche Mobil 1 Super Cup. (Closed on Fridays and Saturdays)

Duration: 30 minutes

Opening time: 8 AM - 3 PM

4
Day 04

Oil Museum and Jabal Ad Dukhan

  • Stop at the Oil Museum (closed on Fridays and Saturdays) and the first oil well on the Arabian side of the Persian Gulf, which is located in Bahrain. It is worth knowing that Bahrain's oil industry began more than 88 years ago.
  • Then, head towards Jabal Ad Dukhan, the highest point in the country. It stands 134 meters (440 feet) above sea level in the middle of the Sakhir Desert in Bahrain.

Duration: 30 minutes

5
Day 05

Discover the Tree of Life

  • Drive to the well-matured tree that has come to be known as the Tree of Life because of the mystery surrounding its existence in the middle of the desert without any known water sources. The tree is believed to be from the Acacia family, which can withstand harsh environments and live for many years.

Duration: 20 minutes

Opening time: 6 AM - 10 PM

6
Day 06

Choose Between Dilmun Burial Mounds or Al-Areen Wildlife Park

  • You have the opportunity either to see the Dilmun Royal Burial Mounds, around 5,000 years old from the Dilmun civilization, and then visit one of the pottery workshops to witness the skill of an old pottery-making craft. (Closed on Fridays)

Duration: 1 hour

Opening time: 8 AM - 6 PM

  • Or choose to spot animals in Al-Areen Wildlife Park, where you can see the Arabian oryx, zebra, peacock, and others.

Duration: 1:30 hour

Opening time: 8 AM - 5 PM

7
Day 07

Photo Stop at Bahrain Financial Harbor and World Trade Center

  • Finally, enjoy a photo stop at Bahrain's beautiful cityscape, including the World Trade Center, the world's first skyscraper to incorporate large-scale wind turbines into its design.

Duration: 30 minutes

8
Day 08

Return and Farewell

  • Return to the meeting point.
Royal Camels Farm, Jabal Ad Dukhan desert views, Tree of Life

Where this trip takes you

Royal Camels Farm, Jabal Ad Dukhan desert views, Tree of Life

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bahrain 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off (hotel, airport, or cruise ship port)
  • A local licensed tour guide
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Complimentary refreshments onboard (bottled water)
  • Comfortable transport by luxury air-conditioned car
  • All entrance fees and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned in the included section

What to bring

  • Personal ID

Know before you go

  • To have a comfortable journey, it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock cream, especially in summertime (from June till October).
  • Please take into account the fact that the timing and itineraries are subject to change.
  • We try our best to provide all the commodities and make our tour wheelchair accessible, but please note that not all of the sights visited offer the same accessibility.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Roaming around Bahrain will give you a lot of ideas. Maybe you'll want to buy a priceless piece of jewelry, perhaps you will fall in love with traditional pottery, or maybe you want a taste of the wonderful cuisine.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bahrain
Tour start
Bahrain
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Bahrain.

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