India · DESERT AND CAMEL SAFARIS
A sunset ride and dinner on a dune, or two days out with a cot under the stars. The 15 below cover Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, with prices, group sizes and a straight answer about which camps are twenty minutes from a car park.
Sleep beneath the stars on a Jaisalmer camel safari with sunset and sunrise rides, desert meals, Khaba Fort, and small-group transport.
“From many excursions, tours and trips I have done, this Trotters Tour was the most perfectly executed. Thank you to the whole team. It is a local desert-family run business offering an experience that feels as non-touristy as you’d want (despiRead more”
Spend a quiet night in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert with a camel ride, village visits, sunset chai, vegetarian dinner, campfire, and sunrise.
“We really enjoyed the camel ride and sleeping under the stars in the desert was a particularly memorable experience. Sandi was a brilliant guide and we felt very looked after throughout. Would recommend.”
Sleep beneath Thar Desert stars, ride camels, visit Kuldhara, watch sunset, and enjoy meals with round-trip Jaisalmer transport.
“An unforgettable experience! Loved sleeping under the stars and chatting with our friendly guides Nepal & Abhay. Had lots of fun making rotis and sitting around the campfire. We felt very safe - Highly recommend this experience!”
Sleep beneath Thar Desert stars on a Jaisalmer safari with camels, Kuldhara, fresh meals, campfire tea, and hotel pickup.
“The safari was amazing! Great sunset and camp location and the guides James, Ganesh and Ashwin were so nice and made the experience very enjoyable. The food was very nice and and more than satisfying. I would recommend this safari to everyone!”
Sleep beneath Thar Desert stars on a remote camel safari from Jaisalmer, with jeep transfers, meals, water, and clean beds included.
“We had an amazing night sleeping in the desert. The food the guides prepared was very good and the beds were comfortable and clean. It was a must do experience in Jaisalmer and most importantly far away from the touristic desert camps.”
Review of Jodhpur’s private Osian camel safari, with temple visit, transport, dinner options, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Camel ride and food with a lovely family, who invited us to their home and made us dinner. The safari tour afterwards was fun as well.”
Review of Jaisalmer’s $34 sunset camel safari, with Kuldhara, a 90-minute ride, desert dinner, snacks, and jeep return.
“Highly recommend. Group is limited to five which makes for a more intimate experience. We arrived at the campsite just as the sun was setting and were greeted with the best chai I have had on my trip. Dinner, cooked fresh on the campfire, was under the stars. Simple and delicious in the best possible way.”
Review of Jaisalmer’s $40 overnight camel safari, with sunset rides, open-fire meals, desert stars, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Thank you Oka! It was an amazing night amongst the stars. Organisation, food, and the beds were perfect. I wasn’t feeling cold in the bed although it got quite chilly outside. As a foreigner I was afraid of lacking cleanliness, but everythinRead more”
Spend a quiet night in the Thar Desert with camel rides, village visits, wood-fire meals, sunrise chai, and local guides near Jaisalmer.
“Rojay did a great job, not only driving us to a quiet spot in the desert, but also cooking tasty food with wood fire. We slept in the open but the blankets kept us warm. The camel ride was short but pleasant.”
Spend a night with a Rajasthani family, cook dinner, sleep in a mud hut, and ride camels at sunrise near Jodhpur.
“Wow what an amazing experience, cannot recommend enough! Defiantly the best homestay & camel experience in Osian, near Jodhpur!”
Spend two days in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert with sunset dunes, Kuldhara village, camping, local meals, sunrise views, and hotel transfers.
“Stop debating and just do it. This trip changed my life! Abed and Rahul (4 yo) were terrific guides and gave me the exact experience I was looking for in India. After weeks of horn honking and thick smog, I was ready for a break. This duo delivRead more”
Ride camels and jeeps through the Thar Desert, visit Osian’s Sachhai Mata Temple, and share a Rajasthani lunch with a local family.
“Great time on the jeep and camels! Driver was careful but fun, camels were well behaved and well led! The food cooked was lovely, made by the mother on an open fire, so nice to see the daily routines of village life. Lots of people always checking we are ok and so nice that the home stay and tours are such a family run affair! Really enjoyed.”
Review of SR Camel Safari Tour from Jodhpur to Osian, with temple visits, sunset camel ride, village meal, transport, value, and practical tips.
“It was a really nice experience. We did a camel ride at sunset and got an amazing dinner afterwards. The atmosphere was calm and peaceful. The people were really friendly, and we also saw the village school. It gets cold in the evening, so take a jacket with you.”
Review of Jaisalmer’s private overnight desert safari, with Kuldhara, Khaba Fort, camel riding, meals, hotel pickup, and sunrise dunes.
“Our flight was canceled and the guy was super helpful in accommodating the time change. Super nice people and great experience overall”
Ride camels into the Thar Desert from Jaisalmer with Raj, enjoy sunset tea, dinner, stars, and free transport, luggage storage, and showers.
“Good trip. This tour takes you to a different more isolated part of the desert and not Sam, which has gotten really crowded. Raj checked in to ask what sort of food we would like and prepped that. Also as a bonus, he took us to Kuldehra village and a small oasis on the way to the desert (even though it's not mentioned in the trip plan).”
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