10 Challenging Days of Off-Road Driving
Route characteristics:
A route that is suitable for most seasons of the year in the Israeli climate and combines many sources of water for bathing together with spectacularly beautiful off-road routes. The track was built mainly for families with teenagers but can be suitable for any group. Here you can find rafting in the Jordan River, swimming in the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, the Gulf of Eilat and even in the sea of Tel Aviv.
Day number 1:
We land at the airport in Tel Aviv, receive our SUV and drive towards the Sea of Galilee. On the way we will have a first taste of off-road driving in the Gilboa Mountains (depending on the time of landing in Israel) and then we will take a short trip to the city of Tiberias.
from there to we will going tothe hotel in the area where we will spend the next two nights.
Day number 2:
We will open the morning with a cross-country drive north along the Jordan River, and from there through the Golan Heights for a rafting cruise in the Hatzbani and Jordan rivers. (In the winter season we will go to the Hamat Gedar site, where the water temperature at the springs is 42 degrees Celsius throughout the year, the concentration of minerals is high and the sulfur at a concentration of 4.7%)
Later we will return to bathing in the Sea of Galilee, of course on a beautiful off-road course and for the young among us and for those who have the strength, we will also provide SUP boats / kayaks for a calm sailing
Day number 3:
In the morning we will pack our equipment and get into our SUVs and start driving south. We will drive through an off road in the Gilboa mountain range (if we didn't make it on the first day) and from there through the Jordan Valley to a number of spectacular views of the Gilad mountains and later on the Dead Sea. In the afternoon we will arrive at our hotel for the next two nights on the Dead Sea coast
Day number 4:
We will start the morning with a slightly challenging off-road drive in one of the streams in the area that provides a spectacular Genesis view and in the afternoon we will return to our hotel to pamper ourselves with spa treatments (additional charge), bathing in the hotel pool and the Dead Sea of course
Day number 5:
After breakfast, we'll pack our things and head south for some challenging off-road routes. Among other things, we will surf the sand dunes provided by the Israeli desert, we will go to spectacular views of the Edom Mountains and the observation of the four countries. after driving in Shlomo stream we will arrive directly at the beach in Eilat.
We will spend the next two days in Eilat.
Day number 6:
Today is a free day to explore the city of Eilat which is known as the "resort city of Israel".
We can spend time on the shores of the Red Sea, swim in the sea, sail, dive and even do water sports such as a banana boat or parachute, etc.
The city of Eilat is a VAT-exempt city, so if we want we can also buy souvenirs for the family members left behind at home....
Day number 7:
After we have rested and enjoyed in Eilat, we will begin to return north towards Mitzpe Ramon. On the way we will take an off road to a path that will lead us to the point which provides a spectacular view of the Middle Arava area and later we will reach the observation of the Ramon Crater.
Accommodation in the Mitzpe Ramon area
Day number 8:
After learning to drive off-road in the last week, we will reach the highlight of the trip and drive to a natural spring that flows throughout the yearspring in the middle of the desert with very challenging off-road driving!
Of course we will bathe in the spring and then continue driving north towards the city without stopping - Tel Aviv.
We will arrive in the city in the evening and sleep there our last two nights in Israel
Day number 9:
We will spend this day in Tel Aviv according to the nature and desire of the group: a tour of markets, shopping malls, history and antiquities or bathing in the sea...
Of course, we will not miss the night life of the city with an emphasis on the young guys in the group
Day number 10:
After breakfast and depending on the flight time back home, we will use the hours we have left for some last shopping around the city and then we will drive to the airport, return the rented SUVs that have accompanied us during the last ten days and say goodbye to the check-in counters
Cost starting from 5100$ per participant
Price and General Conditions
Based on a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 24 participants
The price is per traveler in a double room
The price is for four travelers in a car
Extra cost per participant staying in a single room: 150$
Extra cost per participant during holidays: 85$
The Tour Includes
- Flights
- Jeeps from the Suzuki Crossover category or similar
- Jeep Management team, including a guide, rescue equipment, first aid and a full picnic kit (cooking equipment and coffee kit)
- Fuel for jeeps for the duration of the trip
- Walkie-talkie for every jeep
- Overnight stays as specified
- Meals on a half board basis
- Entrance fees to the sites and natural reserves
- Highway tolls as required
- Bottled mineral water for the hiking trails
Not Included in the Tour Price
- Travel & personal belongings insurance applicable to jeep tours
- Deductible reimbursement insurance in case of damage to the jeep
- Personal expenses (soft drinks at meals, souvenirs, etc.).
- Guide tip
- Activities not covered by the above section - "The Tour Includes"
