Sunset Camel Ride in the Ras Al Khaimah Desert: 30-Minute Guided Trek

Highlights

• A 30-minute guided camel trek through the Ras Al Khaimah dunes at sunset, as named on the operator's list
• A handler on foot with the animals; no engines, no dune bashing
• Ride only, or with shared transfers from your Ras Al Khaimah hotel
• Short and gentle enough for children with an adult, and for grandparents who want the desert without a 4x4

Is it right for you?

Seniors

Good for seniors: A slow walk on a camel led by a handler on foot is one of the easiest ways to see the desert, though the animal standing and sitting can jolt a bad back

Getting around

Little walking; Not wheelchair accessible

Children

A small child usually rides in front of an adult on the same camel, with the exact age and weight rules set by the operator

Setting

Outdoors

Time of day

Evening

Pickup

Hotel pickup available as an option

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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.

The story

What happens

The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.

1. Step 01 Pickup (shared-transfer option only)

   Collection from your Ras Al Khaimah hotel by shared vehicle in the late afternoon. Ride-only guests make their own way to the desert site that the operator names on the voucher.

2. Step 02 Mounting

   The handler introduces the camels, helps each rider into the saddle while the animal is couched, and the camel stands back legs first.

3. Step 03 The trek

   About thirty minutes at a walk through the dunes as the sun sets, in a line led by the handler.

4. Step 04 Return

   Dismount at the site; transfer guests are driven back to the hotel, about two hours after pickup.

Know before you go

• Two riders to a camel, a child in front of an adult, or one rider each: the operator decides and it is not on the operator's list. Tell your captain the ages and weights in your group so the operator confirms the arrangement and any weight limit.
• Wear long trousers and closed shoes; a saddle rubs bare legs. A scarf for the head and a light layer for after sunset from November to March.
• The jolts are at the start and the end, when the camel stands and sits. Hold the pommel with both hands and lean back as it rises, forward as it sits. Anyone with a bad back, hip or recent surgery should ask their doctor first.
• Pregnant travellers are usually refused by camel operators; do not book it for them without the operator confirming.
• A camel is an animal, not a machine: it can stop, groan and smell. Children who are nervous of animals can walk alongside with the handler instead of riding; ask on the day.
• The sunset time moves through the year; the pickup or arrival time on your voucher is set to it. Be on time, because the light is the point.
• Availability and the time are confirmed by the operator when your captain books; a booking can be declined by the supplier for a price change, allocation or stop-sale.
• Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS on international bookings are shown in your written quote.

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Why book with Travelers Clan

• Safety rules up front. We confirm the operator’s age, health and weather rules for your date before you pay.
• Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
• Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
• Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.