Sunset Camel Safari in Jaisalmer: 90-Minute Ride & Dinner

Ride out to the dunes, watch the sun drop behind the sand, eat dinner under the stars.

A half-day camel safari in Jaisalmer pairs a 90-minute camel ride through Sam or Khuri Sand Dunes with sunset, snacks and dinner, then returns you to town by jeep. You get one camel to yourself, a guide who speaks English or Hindi, hotel pickup, and a meal cooked on-site. The safari runs from mid-afternoon, so it fits into a day without eating up the morning or the next morning.

The experience

You're picked up from your Jaisalmer hotel between 2:30 and 3:00 in the afternoon. The jeep takes you to either Sam Sand Dunes or Khuri Sand Dunes, you choose which one, and that's where the camel waits. One camel per person means you ride alone, not doubled up, and the ride lasts 90 minutes. The guide walks alongside or rides their own camel, and the pace is steady enough that first-timers and regular riders both end up in the same place by sunset.

The dunes shift color as the sun drops. You stop to watch it, and the staff brings out snacks. Nothing heavy, just something to eat while the light changes. Once the sun is down, the jeep is waiting to take you back toward Jaisalmer. On the way or once you arrive, dinner happens: local food cooked on-site by the camp's cooks, and it's included. Bottled water comes with you the whole time, and the night sky is yours to look at before the drive back to town.

The whole thing (pickup, camel, snacks, dinner, the ride back) runs about six and a half hours. It starts in the afternoon, so your morning is free, and you're back in Jaisalmer with the evening ahead of you. Children from age 5 can ride. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The guide speaks English or Hindi, and all fees and taxes are already in the price.

What’s included

• One camel per person for a 90-minute ride.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• sunset snacks at the dunes.
• dinner cooked on-site.
• jeep transport back to Jaisalmer.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a guide who speaks English or Hindi.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Lasts 6h 30m, runs every day at 14:30, from US$ 35 per person, with a live guide in English and Hindi, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hukam Tours & Travels

Is this one for you?The half-day timing leaves your morning free and gets you back to town before dark, so it works if you're arriving mid-day or want to see the dunes without losing a full day. If you need a longer camel experience or want to sleep under the stars, a full-day or overnight safari is a different choice.

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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: Child (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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's the difference between Sam Sand Dunes and Khuri Sand Dunes for this safari?

Sam Sand Dunes and Khuri Sand Dunes are both options you can choose at booking. The safari works the same way at either location (90 minutes on camel, sunset, snacks and dinner included), so the choice comes down to which dunes you'd rather ride through. Both are near Jaisalmer and both fill with color at sunset.

Do I ride alone on the camel or share with someone else?

Each person gets their own camel for the 90-minute ride. You're not paired with another traveler or doubled up. You have one camel to yourself.

What time does the safari start and when am I back in Jaisalmer?

The safari starts between 2:30 and 3:00 in the afternoon with pickup from your hotel. The whole experience (camel ride, sunset, dinner and the jeep ride back) takes about six and a half hours, so you're back in town by early evening.

Is the dinner vegetarian, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

The dinner is local cuisine cooked on-site. Non-vegetarian options are available but cost extra. If you have other dietary needs, mention them when you book so the kitchen can plan ahead.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The price covers one camel per person, the 90-minute ride, bottled water, sunset snacks, dinner, the jeep ride back to Jaisalmer, hotel pickup, and all fees and taxes. A camel cart, non-vegetarian food upgrades, and cultural programs or local sightseeing cost extra if you want them.