2-Day Thar Desert Camel Safari from Jaisalmer: Sleep Under Stars

Ride across sand dunes at sunset, then sleep under billions of stars

A 2-day camel safari through the Thar Desert from Jaisalmer combines two camel rides (45 minutes on day one toward sunset, 30 minutes on day two after sunrise) with an overnight stay on the dunes in blankets and mattress bedding. Hotel pickup and drop-off, evening tea, campfire dinner, breakfast, and bottled water are included. You return to Jaisalmer by 10 AM on day two.

The experience

The safari departs Jaisalmer around 2:30 PM by jeep, stopping at a natural oasis and Khabha MT Fort on the way to the dunes. Once you reach the sand, you mount a camel for a 45-minute ride into the desert, arriving in time to watch the sunset from the dunes. A guide prepares a traditional vegetarian dinner around a wood fire, and afterward you sleep on the dunes under the open sky with warm bedding and a mattress beneath you.

Morning comes with tea and coffee, followed by breakfast and a second camel ride lasting about 30 minutes. A jeep then carries you back to Jaisalmer, arriving by 10 AM. The overnight accommodation is on the dunes themselves (no tent, just blankets and mattress on the sand), so you experience the desert's quiet and the night sky directly. Camel guys provide entertainment and help throughout, and a guide leads both rides and the camp setup.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off with round-trip shared transfer by jeep.
• two camel rides totaling around 75 minutes across the two days.
• overnight accommodation on the dunes with blanket and mattress bedding.
• evening tea and coffee with snacks.
• traditional wood-fire dinner on day one.
• breakfast on day two.
• and bottled water throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Marvin Camel Safari & Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this 2-day safari if you want to sleep on the dunes themselves under the open sky rather than in a tent or a fixed camp structure. The overnight on the sand with stars directly overhead is what sets this version apart from shorter day trips or camps with enclosed shelter.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the camel rides on this 2-day safari?

Day one's ride lasts around 45 minutes and takes you into the desert toward the sunset viewing spot on the dunes. Day two's ride covers about 30 minutes after sunrise before a jeep returns you to Jaisalmer. Both rides are on the back of a camel, holding its hump.

Where do I sleep on the overnight part of this desert tour?

You sleep on the dunes themselves with warm blankets and a mattress provided. There is no tent. You rest directly on the sand under the stars with the desert sky above you.

What meals and drinks are included in the 2-day Thar Desert safari?

Evening tea and coffee, a traditional wood-fire dinner on day one, breakfast on day two, and bottled water throughout are all included. The dinner is vegetarian with curries, chapati, rice and dal. Breakfast includes eggs, toast, jam, fruit, tea or coffee, noodles and biscuits.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel in Jaisalmer?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included as part of the round-trip shared transfer by jeep. Provide your exact pickup location at booking so the guide can collect you on time for the 2:30 PM departure.

What is the Khabha MT Fort stop on the way to the desert?

Khabha MT Fort is a natural landmark you visit by jeep on the drive from Jaisalmer to the dunes, before your camel ride begins. It is one of two stops on the route into the desert.