Off-road driver training academy

Sand Survivor, Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

  • Adventure Seeker
  • 4x4 Learning

Starts

4th December,  2026

Ends

6th December,  2026

Adventure Type

Off-Road Driver Training Academy – Jaisalmer

Price

₹40,000 (Driver – Mahindra adventure Training Vehicle)

₹50,000 (Driver + 1(CoPax) Mahindra adventure Training Vehicle)

About Sand Survivor, Jaisalmer

Set against the sweeping dunes of Jaisalmer, Sand Survivor is an immersive off-road training experience designed for those who want to master the art of driving on sand. Over three days, participants learn advanced dune-driving techniques, terrain reading, momentum control and vehicle recovery under the guidance of professional Mahindra Adventure instructors.

With night driving on the dunes, hands-on recovery sessions, Mahindra Adventure training vehicles, curated hospitality and the dramatic Thar desert as your classroom, this is more than a training course, it is a premium desert adventure built for serious 4x4 enthusiasts.

Drive Concept:

The Sand Survivor Course will teach participants the art of driving effectively on sand. Thars will be used as trainer vehicles, and participants will be taken through an overnight course designed to teach the finer nuances of throttle control, gear selection, steering technique and vehicle recovery.

Participants will arrive in Jaisalmer at 2:30 PM, with the course beginning at around 4:00 PM on Day 1. The experience will include night off-roading on the dunes. Day 2 will involve driving across the dunes and learning recovery techniques. Participants will be free to depart on Day 3 after breakfast, post 8:30 AM.

Accommodation, meals and trainer vehicles will be part of the package — all one needs to do is arrive and hit the dunes.

Highlights of the DRIVE :

  • Specially designed 4x4 Theory and Driving Techniques on dunes.
  • A chance to explore your vehicles capabilities.
  • Understanding terrain reading and dune dynamics
  • Learn momentum-based driving, control braking on loose surfaces.
  • Vehicle recovery and self-recovery techniques.
  • Environmental awareness, care for nature and responsible off-roading
  • Experience the thrill and learn the art of off-roading IN SAND with professional off-road instructors.
  • A chance to meet like-minded enthusiasts.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on a sharing basis. ( Single Drivers )
  • Branded Merchandise
  • Mahindra Adventure Sticker Set for the vehicle
  • Radio in each vehicle for instruction (To be returned after the event)
  • All meals
  • Mahindra Adventure Training vehicles will be on a sharing basis

Exclusions

  • Flight tickets or transportation to and from the respective locations
  • Airport transfers to academy location
  • Anything not included in Inclusions

Rules

  • No drinking and driving
  • No reckless driving
  • Avoid littering
  • Following all instructions of on-ground instructors
  • Carry valid government ID proof – driving license

Day 1

01:00 PM

Reporting at the academy & registration

4:00 PM

Hi-tea & briefing

5:00 PM

Start of off-road trail

7:30 PM

Return to hotel

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Day 2

10:00 AM

Day driving session in the dunes

4:30 PM

Closing Ceremony, Feedback & Certification

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Day 3

8:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM

Departure

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Campsite rules

  • No Alcohol
  • No littering
  • Valid ID needed