Outdoors Sports Itinerary

Today's traveler wants activities and entertainment in addition to learning about the outstanding cultural, religious and archaeological sites in Israel. This is a sample itinerary of outdoor adventure activities that are available, including mountain biking, hang gliding, ATV tours, scuba diving, water skiing, hiking and more. You can incorporate any or all of these activities in your itinerary for groups or individuals. Call us today to find out more!

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DAY 1

• The tour starts with a drive along the coastal road to Kibbutz Sdot Yam near the ancient city of Caesarea and ride a “torpedo boat” over the waves of the Mediterranean Sea
• A visit to Caesarea, one of the most beautiful ancient Roman and Crusader cities
• Drive to the Druze village of Usfiya on top of Biblical Mount Carmel for Druze hospitality and lunch
• An afternoon hike in “Little Switzerland,” a nature reserve of evergreen Mount Carmel
• Overnight on Mount Carmel

DAY 2

• A 2-hour horseback ride in Beit Oren Ranch on Mount Carmel ridge

• Drive to Israel’s northernmost areas in Upper Galilee and ride the cable car of the Manara Cliff with a magnificent view to Hula Valley, snowcapped Mount Hermon and the Golan Heights.
  
  Activities abound:

§  Mountain biking

§  Rappelling

§  Ziplining

§  Swimming in Kibbutz Manarah’s swimming pool

• Kayaking in one of the head waters of the Jordan River
• Overnight at kibbutz guesthouse

DAY 3

• Drive to Golan Heights and hike Zavitan Canyon for about three hours.
• Lunch at Katzrin, the capital town of the Golan Heights
• Jeep tour across the Golan Heights to Mount Bental and look over the border with Syria
• Afternoon swim in the Hof Golan Water Park on the shore of the Sea of Galilee
• Overnight at kibbutz guesthouse

DAY 4

• Safed—City of mystic synagogues, art and music. 
  Recommended:

• Take a morning to stroll through the picturesque artist colony
• Visit artists in their galleries and peek into the old synagogues
• Visit Ha-Meiri Museum—Hear stories about the people who used to live in Safed.
• Drive along the shore of the Sea of Galilee where, according to Christian tradition, Christ walked on water
• Archaeological remains of Beit-She’an, a city with over 6,000 years of history. Explore the ancient tel, including a huge Roman Theater, bathhouse and the main street from the times of Christ
• Clients who want to pack in a full day, should continue driving alongside the Jordan River to the area of Ein Gedi on the shore of the Dead Sea where they’ll arrive late in the evening 
• Overnight in in the Dead Sea resort district

DAY 5

• Early in the morning, travel to Masada. Ascend to the top on foot and tour the ruins of the mountain fortress
• Along the Dead Sea, take a short hike to Nachal David, a beautiful spring and waterfall nature reserve
• Float on the water of the Dead Sea
• Overnight at a Dead Sea resort

DAY 6

• Jeep tour of the moon-like terrain of Mishor Amiaz, Nachal Prazim and the Flour Cave
• Drive to the geographical wonder of the Great Rift Valley to Ein-Yahav and meet modern day farmers who use high-tech methods to grow phenomenal organic fruits and vegetables. A visit to a family that makes homemade cosmetic products from the aloe vera cactus in Moshav Ein-Yahav
• Stop in at Noah’s Ark Zoo and drive along the border with Jordan
• Overnight in Eilat

DAY 7

• Snorkel or scuba diving in the coral nature reserve of Eilat. Visit the nearby underwater observatory
• Watch the sunset from the top of “Har Tzfachot” (Slate Mountain). Get there on foot, or experience part of the trail on camelback
• Nightlife in Eilat
• Overnight in Eilat

DAY 8

• Drive northward via the Negev Desert to Mitzpe Ramon, located on the edge of one of the most unique geological wonders. (It is a phenomenon known as “Machtesh,” a huge crater developed by water erosion on top of a mountain ridge. There are three “Machtheshim” in Israel and they are the only ones in the world)
• Hike in Nahal Nekarot In the Ramon Crater, Enjoy a visit to the local alpaca farm. Play “Desert Archery”—a family game using bows and arrows to shoot big targets on the ground
• Options for outdoor sports:

• Mountain biking (to be rented at the local hotel)
• Rock climbing
• Rappelling
• Overnight in Mitzpe Ramon

This is just a sample itinerary for young people to enjoy outdoor adventure activities while learning about the unique religious and cultural history of Israel.  Please let us know your special interests and we will prepare an itinerary that meets your needs and budget!