Off-Road Jeep Tours

    

As a country located between 3 continents, Israel is unique in that you can actually walk from one climatic zone to another, with an extremely rich variety of flora and fauna from both northern and southern hemispheres. Being located along the route for migrating birds from Europe to Africa, it has become a favourite locale for ‘Birdwatchers’. In the winter months you can ski down Mount Hermon, and within an hours drive, arrive for a swim in the Sea of Galilee.

Travel through nature reserves from the lush green north to the parched red and brown hued desert. There is never enough time to do it all and an optional jeep tour allows you a brief and more intimate encounter with nature and often an unforgettable adventure.

ON GOLAN HEIGHTS JEEP TOURS DRIVE THROUGH:
DORMANT VOLCANIC MOUNTAINS, MOUNTAIN PASSES, FORESTS, FIELDS, ORCHARDS, RIVERBEDS & RUNNING WATER, NATIVE VILLAGES & ANCIENT RUINS

GOLAN TOUR 1: HULA VALLEY & WESTERN SLOPES OF THE GOLAN    Approx. 1½ hours

  • Jeep departure from Kibbutz Gonen through the Hula Valley, where flocks of cranes gather & the Jordan River flows year round.
  • Turn east to the slopes of the Golan and the magnificent cliffs of Nahal Hemdal.
  • The valley fields spread below unraveling like a green carpet, as you ascend higher.
  • Cross the fresh water springs in the region of Darbashiyah.
  • Stop for a panoramic view of the valley below where the events of the 6 Day War are recounted as well as tales of how the early pioneers drained the mosquito infested swampland turning it into the fertile land below.
  • End the jeep tour at the starting point.

 

GOLAN TOUR 2: NORTHERN GOLAN HEIGHTS    Approx. 2 hours

  • Jeep departure from Kibbutz Merom Golan eastbound towards irrigated fields and orchards.
  • Cross dramatic water channels and swing eastward into the Valley of Quneitra.
  • Ascend for a panoramic view of the Syrian town of Quneitra, across the border in Syria, where the tales of heroic battles during the Yom Kippur War will be narrated.
  • Continue down to the Valley of Tears, where you can climb on abandoned tanks, and search for gazelle in the surrounding green expanses.
  • End the jeep tour at the starting point.

 

GOLAN TOUR 3: WESTERN SLOPES OF THE GOLAN HEIGHTS    Approx. 1½ hours

  • Jeep departure exiting from Gadot Junction to the area nick-named “the Jeep Luna Park”, a series of exciting moving ramps in the canal area of the Jordan River.
  • Continue north towards Houri Bridge (Gesher HaPkak) where one of Zionism’s success’ – how the early settlers battled malaria and changed the swamps into fertile land – will be discussed while viewing the scenery effected by their spirit.
  • Cross from the continent of Africa into the continent of Asia over Gesher HaPkak, and then ascend the basalt incline to the formidable Dorijat Post – where a stop at an observation point on the way will give insight to the Yom Kippur War in 1967 and other epic stories of the time.
  • Return ascending to Mortafa Post and Mitzpe Gadot to it’s right.
  • End the jeep tour at the starting point.

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ON EILAT JEEP TOURS DRIVE THROUGH:
DESERT MOUNTAIN RANGES, HIDDEN CANYONS, WATER SOURCES, PILGRIM ROUTES, STARRY DESERT SKIES & CHANGING DESERT LANDSCAPES

EILAT TOUR 1: EILAT WINTER DESERT TOUR    Approx. 4 hours – Autumn, Spring & Winter

  • Depart Eilat by jeep through the Arava Valley.
  • Visit the pools popular with migrating flamingos.
  • Continue to Evrona Spring, the area of the Statue Valley, zfonot, and walk in the canyon of the Lost Valley.
  • See nocturnal animals, millions of stars and enjoy traditional desert hospitality around a campfire.
  • End the jeep tour at the starting point.

 

EILAT TOUR 2: MOUNTAIN SUNSET TOUR    Approx. 4 hours – Summer

  • Depart Eilat by jeep to Solomon’s Valley and the Eilat Mountains Reserve.
  • Follow ancient pilgrim and merchant routes.
  • Ascend Mt. Yoash, the highest summit in the area, for a spectacular panoramic view of 4 neighbouring countries.
  • Visit the only water source for wildlifein teh vicinity, where ibex herds often come to drink.
  • Enjoy pita bread and sweet bedouin tea around a campfire.
  • End the jeep tour at the starting point.

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