Jaisalmer desert safari tour: One night with camel ride & village

Dine under desert shade, share stories by the campfire, sleep beneath stars

A one-night desert safari tour from Jaisalmer combines a camel ride across sand dunes, a visit to the 13th-century Kuldhara Village, interactions with local villagers, and an overnight stay with dinner by campfire and breakfast before returning to the city. Pickup from your hotel, all transport, meals, and a guide in English, Spanish, French or Hindi are included. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Desert safari and village exploration

• Pick up from pre-decided location
• Travel to Kuldhara Village
• Listen to story narration by driver
• Enjoy camel ride for 1.5 hours
• Take village walk and interact with locals
• Have lunch under the tree
• Experience desert safari and sunset view
• Dinner over campfire
• Sleep under the stars

Day 2: Return to city

• Travel back to the city

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Kuldhara Village, a 13th-century settlement now abandoned. Your guide narrates the history as you walk through the site and meet local villagers to see how they live. After the village walk comes a camel ride lasting around ninety minutes across the sand dunes, where you'll see the landscape shift around you before heading back for lunch under a tree.

The afternoon moves into the desert proper for the safari itself. You'll watch the sunset from the dunes, then settle at the camp for dinner cooked over a fire. Sleeping happens under the open sky, and the next morning brings breakfast before the drive back to Jaisalmer. Tea, snacks, and mineral water come throughout the day.

A live guide travels with the group and speaks English, Spanish, French or Hindi depending on your preference. Transport is handled door-to-door from your hotel, and the pace is built around the camel ride and the overnight camp rather than rushing between stops.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Jaisalmer.
• camel ride across the dunes.
• visit to Kuldhara Village with local interactions.
• lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
• tea, snacks, and mineral water.
• overnight camping under the stars.
• transport throughout the tour.
• live guide in English, Spanish, French or Hindi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Hindi

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Hindi

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Real Desert Man Camel Safari

Is this one for you?The overnight format is what lets you experience both the abandoned village and the desert landscape without rushing back to the city the same day. If you want to see Jaisalmer's desert and its history without managing separate accommodations, this tour bundles the camp stay and all meals into one booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What is Kuldhara Village and why was it abandoned?

Kuldhara Village dates to the 13th century and was once a thriving settlement inhabited by wealthy merchants. It now stands empty, and your guide shares the history and stories of the site as you walk through it and meet villagers from the surrounding area who can tell you about the place.

How long is the camel ride, and what happens during it?

The camel ride lasts around ninety minutes and takes you across the sand dunes. You'll see the scenic landscape around the desert and return to the camp area in time for lunch.

What meals are included, and when do I eat?

Lunch is served under a tree after the village walk and camel ride; dinner happens at the camp over a campfire; breakfast is provided the next morning before you return to the city. Tea, snacks, and mineral water are available throughout.

Do I need any experience with camels or desert travel?

No experience is needed. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and children from age one are welcome. The camel ride is a core part of the day, so comfort with animals is helpful, though the guide can advise on any concerns when you're picked up.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup happens from your hotel at a pre-decided time in the morning. You return to the city the next day after breakfast, so the full experience spans one night and covers the afternoon, evening, overnight stay, and morning of the following day.