Become a Desert Nomad – Overnight Camel Safari in the Wild

Jaisalmer, India
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There is nothing more spectatular for an adventure seeking soul than a thrilling experience in the desert that brings you up close and personal with this barren and remote terrain. Become a desert nomad for one day and night, discover how to ride a camel, be amazed by breathtaking sunset from the dunes, learn to cook an authentic meal on an open fire and get overwhelmed by stargazing in the sky.

We very well know that popular places like Jaisalmer can get crowded with many tourists. That is why we bring you this special tour. You will skip luxurious desert camps and have an individual, private time in a very small group in secluded dunes that will become a memory of a lifetime.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Sunset camel safari away from the crowds, dinner & cooking class on bonfire, night under stars or in tent

Stop At: Hotel Fifu, Opposite Nagarpalika, Postal Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India
This is the assembly point of your tour. If you opted for hotel pickup we will bring you here before the start.

Quick introduction to the team and review of the itinerary. You can also store luggage on our premises if you so desire.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kuldhara Abandoned Village, On the road to Sam Sand Dunes and the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Visit Kuldhara - village established in 13th century and abandoned in 19th century most probably because of water shortages.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Khaba Fort, Khaba, Jaisalmer India
Visit picturesque Khaba Fort located on a hill overlooking the area.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan
With an exciting jeep ride you'll reach a point from where your two hours camel safari starts. Every participant will have a one camel to fully enjoy the ride and unobstructed views of the desert. You will ride for couple kilometers and enter beautiful sand dunes. Going up and down through the sand will be great fun! We choose less traveled routes to give you a real taste of the solitude of the desert.

Finally you will reach a stop to watch an unforgettable sunset from the dunes. As the sun sets, the sky and sands change colours to create one brilliant spectacle creating a golden sea beneath you. The air becomes chillier and it seems as if the whole desert is preparing for the night. Sipping hot chai take some time to fully appreciate this beautiful performance.

In the meantime the desert nomad in you would crave for a delicious, authentic desert food. Watch and learn as local people prepare an open fire and an exquisite Indian meal for you. This is the perfect opportunity to learn some Indian cooking techniques and recipes. You can also get involved in the food preparation and cooking if you wish.

By then, the sky displays a mesmerizing performance without any light pollution. To end the night enjoy a cup of chai, relax on a simple bed while stargazing and sit around bonfire for a chat with local people or some games. You can decide to sleep outside beneath the twinkling stars or inside a tent. The choice is yours.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Vegetarian dinner from fresh, local ingredients & cooked on a bonfire. Eat like a nomad! Cooking class included.
Accommodation included: Sleep in tent or outside enjoying blinking & shooting stars. Warm blankets and pillows are provided.

Day 2: Sunrise, morning camel ride, breakfast and return to Jaisalmer

Stop At: Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan
In the morning wake to the sounds of camels chewing grass, birds singing, and the local staff chanting while preparing chai and breakfast. Enjoy magnificent sunrise in the desert. If you wish you can go on another camel ride or a walk around the dunes. Our driver will take you back to Jaisalmer by 10 am latest.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian breakfast prepared on bonfire.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • English & Hindi speaking driver / guide
  • Hotel pickup & dropoff (within 3km radius from city center)
  • Sleep under the starry sky or in a dome tent
  • Tea, snacks & bottled water
  • Two hours sunset safari with one camel per person in remote and secluded sand dunes
  • Cooking class while preparing dinner on a bonfire.
  • Transportation with a jeep
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • 1x Breakfast
  • 1x Dinner

Exclusions

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry tickets for monuments
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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