Half Day Sunset Camel Safari Jaisalmer: 90 Minutes on Dunes

One camel per person, 90 minutes across the dunes, sunset and dinner waiting.

A half-day camel safari in Jaisalmer takes you from the city into the Thar Desert on a single camel for 90 minutes, passing through Khaba and a natural oasis before watching the sunset on the dunes. The tour includes freshly cooked vegetarian dinner, chai and snacks, a live guide in English or Hindi, and hotel drop-off by 9:30pm. The safari runs on a non-crowded, off-the-beaten-track route designed to show the nomadic desert life in a raw, peaceful setting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day camel safari and sunset

• Start camel safari early afternoon
• Visit Khaba Fort
• Stop at natural oasis
• Meet guides and camels
• Ride camel for 90 minutes
• Watch sunset on dunes
• Enjoy freshly cooked vegetarian dinner
• Return to Jaisalmer by jeep
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The safari departs Jaisalmer in the afternoon (1:30pm from October through March, 2:30pm from April through September), and heads out toward the dunes. On the way, you stop at Khaba, an abandoned fort in the heart of the desert with crumbling walls and a haunting, eerie quiet, then at a natural oasis where the landscape shifts from sand to patches of green. You meet your guide and are assigned one camel per person before the 90-minute ride begins.

The ride takes you deep into the dunes as the light changes. You're on your own camel the whole way, moving at the pace the animal sets, with the desert opening up around you. The sunset happens on the dunes themselves: no rush back to town to catch it from a distance. After the light fades, you head back to a camp area where freshly cooked vegetarian dinner is waiting. Non-vegetarian food and alcohol are available for an extra cost. Chai, snacks and water are included throughout.

The jeep ride back to Jaisalmer takes about an hour, and you're dropped at your hotel by 9:30pm. The whole outing runs roughly nine and a half hours from pickup to return. There's no bathroom facility in the desert, so plan accordingly. Service animals are allowed, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• One camel per person for the 90-minute ride.
• a live guide in English or Hindi.
• stops at Khaba Fort and a natural oasis on the way out.
• freshly cooked vegetarian dinner after sunset.
• chai, snacks and water throughout the day.
• jeep transport back to your hotel by 9:30pm.

Before you book

Lasts 9h 30m, runs every day at 13:30, from US$ 35 per person, with a live guide in English and Hindi and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Trotters Tours & Travels Camel Safari

Is this one for you?Book this safari if you're staying in Jaisalmer without a car and want to see the desert at the pace a camel sets, not a jeep. The afternoon departure means you start from your hotel and return by evening, with no transport to arrange yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

What is Khaba Fort and why do we stop there?

Khaba Fort is an abandoned city in the Thar Desert with crumbling walls and a desolate, eerie atmosphere. You visit it on the way to the dunes as part of the route that shows the history and isolation of the desert landscape.

How long is the actual camel ride?

The camel ride lasts 90 minutes. You're assigned one camel per person and ride into the dunes, where you stay for the sunset before heading back to camp for dinner.

What time does the safari start and when do we return to Jaisalmer?

The safari starts at 1:30pm from October to March, or 2:30pm from April to September. You're back at your hotel by 9:30pm, making the full outing about nine and a half hours.

Is vegetarian food the only option?

Freshly cooked vegetarian dinner is included. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic beverages are available for an additional cost, which you can arrange at the time.

What's included in the price besides the camel ride?

The safari includes a live guide in English or Hindi, one camel per person, the natural oasis stop, sunset on the dunes, freshly cooked vegetarian dinner, chai, snacks and water, plus hotel drop-off by jeep at the end of the day.

Is there a bathroom in the desert?

There is no bathroom facility in the desert, so plan your water intake and timing accordingly before the ride begins.