Jaisalmer Desert Camping: Camel Safari & Culture

Ride camels into the dunes at sunset, then sleep under the stars in a luxury tent.

An overnight desert camping tour in Jaisalmer combines a camel safari through the sand dunes with a night in a Swiss luxury tent, Rajasthani folk performances, and meals at the campsite. The package includes hotel pickup, transport to the camp, the camel ride, refreshments, a cultural program with traditional music and dance, a vegetarian buffet dinner, breakfast, and return transport to the city the next morning. An English-speaking guide leads the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Longewala War Memorialpassing by
2. Kuldhara VillageEntry included2h

Desert safari and luxury camping

• Pick up from pre-decided location
• Visit Longewala War Memorial
• Tour Kuldhara Village with guide
• Enjoy camel safari through dunes
• Arrive at camping site and refreshments
• Watch Rajasthani folk dance and music
• Have buffet dinner by campfire
• Overnight stay in Swiss luxury tent
• Breakfast next morning
• Drop back to city

The experience

After pickup from your hotel, you'll head to Longewala War Memorial, a significant historical site, then continue to Kuldhara Village: a 13th-century abandoned settlement with a documented history the guide will walk you through. From there, the camel safari begins: you'll ride across the serene dunes for roughly 45 minutes, timing the route to catch the sunset from the desert before arriving at the camping area.

At the camp, you're greeted in traditional Rajasthani style with tea and snacks in the courtyard. The cultural program follows, featuring live folk music and dance, including Kalbelia, one of Rajasthan's most recognized dance forms, performed by musicians in colorful turbans and dancers in mirror-studded black clothing. Dinner is a vegetarian buffet served at the campfire on the dune itself. The Swiss luxury tents are fully equipped for a comfortable night's sleep in the desert. You'll wake to breakfast before the drive back to the city.

The overnight format means you experience the desert across two distinct moments: the golden-hour camel ride and the quiet of the dunes after dark. Children from age 1 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap during the camel ride. The 18-hour commitment keeps the rest of your day free: either a morning arrival or an evening departure works with this schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Jaisalmer.
• transport to and from the camp.
• camel safari across the dunes.
• tea, snacks and mineral water.
• Rajasthani folk music and dance performances.
• vegetarian buffet dinner at the campfire.
• overnight accommodation in a Swiss luxury tent.
• breakfast the next morning.
• an English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Lasts 18h, runs every day at 14:00, from US$ 52 per person and with a live guide in English.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Real Desert Man Camel Safari

Is this one for you?The 18-hour overnight commitment means you can arrive in Jaisalmer on the afternoon of one day and depart the next morning, or book it as a standalone night if you're already in the city. The camel safari and cultural program both happen in a single evening and night, so there's no splitting the experience across separate days.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What happens during the camel safari in Jaisalmer?

The camel safari runs for approximately 45 minutes across the sand dunes, timed to reach the camping area around sunset. You'll ride across the serene desert landscape on camel back, a core part of the overnight experience.

What is Kuldhara Village and why is it included?

Kuldhara Village is a 13th-century abandoned settlement near Jaisalmer with documented historical significance. Your guide explains the village's story and the reasons it was abandoned during the tour stop there.

What kind of accommodation is provided at the camp?

You'll sleep in a Swiss luxury tent at the campsite, fully equipped and standardized for comfort. The tents are set on the golden sand dunes of Jaisalmer.

What does the Rajasthani cultural program include?

The program features live folk music and dance performances, with Kalbelia (a traditional sensuous dance form of Rajasthan) as the highlight. Performers wear mirror-studded black clothing and colorful turbans, creating an authentic cultural experience.

What meals are included in the overnight package?

The package includes tea and snacks upon arrival at the camp, a vegetarian buffet dinner served at the campfire, and breakfast the next morning before your return to the city.