ISRAEL · DESERT AND JEEP TOURS
The Negev takes up more than half the country and almost none of the itineraries. These 15 runs go out by jeep to the craters, the canyons and the Bedouin camps, priced, with the season and the heat noted.
Ride into the Eilat Mountains at sunset for desert views, a four-country lookout, local snacks, herbal tea, and lively jeep driving.
“Such a great experience! Alex is an amazing guide, super nice, funny and full of incredible anecdotes. Everyone coming to Eilat must absolutely book this Jeep safari: you won't regret it!”
Ride a rugged Jeep through Eilat’s mountains at sunset, with Mount Yoash views, Bedouin tea, fire-cooked flatbread, and hotel pickup.
“A wonderful tour of the southern mountains of Israel. Succinct but enough time in the desert heat, you will be treated to a brief snack and the best tea I have ever had! Don't forget your water :-)”
Explore Timna Park from Eilat by jeep, with copper mines, Solomon Pillars, colorful sand, desert geology, and hotel pickup.
“Gezellige gids. We reden in een oude rommelige landrover wat mij sterk deed denken aan het interieur van de bedrijfsbus van mijn echtgenoot. Heel herkenbaar en eigenlijk best wel sfeervol. In Timna Park ga je minstens een paar eeuwen tot duizenden jaren terug in de tijd. De gids neemt je in 4 uren mee langs de hoogtepunten in het park, waar je met gemak wel een hele dag zou kunnen doorbrengen als je alles wilt zien.”
Review of Jerusalem’s Judean Desert Jeep Adventure, with Mar Saba views, off-road driving, guide tips, price, timing, and practical advice.
“This tour is a nice break from busy Jerusalem and visits many sites of historical and geological significance. Being a small group tour there is a better sense of intimacy which suits the setting.”
Explore the Ramon Crater by private 4x4, with geology, archaeology, dry riverbeds, hotel pickup, and views from Mount Gvanim.
“Boaz was an excellent guide! Knowledgeable and personable, we learned so much and saw beautiful and fascinating sights.”
Explore Ramon Crater by private 4x4 from Mitzpe Ramon, with mountain lookouts, desert wildlife, mineral stops, and a certified guide.
“Eyal was the quintessential guide for our exciting tour through the crater. He made the journey as informative as it was exciting. Fascinating trip which I would recommend to anyone who wants to see the crater from within not just above.”
Red Canyon Jeep Tour Eilat review: hike red cliffs, ride rugged mountain trails, and see four countries from Mount Yoash.
“Alex was a very fun tour guide, offered to take photos, provided explanations, and bravely drove through the insane terrain.”
Review of a private 4WD tour from Tel Aviv to Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea, with desert tracks, lunch, history, and practical tips.
“If you're trying to debate what tour is a "must-do' while in Israel, this one's the one! Absolutely phenomenal. Our guide Michael was so knowledgable and detailed about everything as well as very personable. We were fortunate with traffic thRead more”
Explore Timna Park from Eilat by Jeep, visiting copper mines, Solomon Pillars, rock carvings, and desert views with tea included.
“In this period it wasn't too crowded so we could see/take pictures freely and not wait for other to do so. The views are really nice there and you can discover a lot of interesting places. The park is quite big so u can take a longer trip, we had just a half day.”
Ride a 4x4 through the Judean Desert, visit Qumran and Murbaat Caves, then float in the Dead Sea on this full-day trip from Jerusalem.
“The tour was an hour late picking everyone up so the desert safari was cut short by one hour and we did not have our drink and snack that was to be provided. The desert views were amazing and a little scary. The driver of the desert tour tRead more”
Ride a 4WD through the Judean Desert, see Qumran and Jericho, then float in the Dead Sea on a small-group tour from Tel Aviv.
“die Jeep Safari war der hammer. unser guide ali hat diese tour zu einem einmaligem erlebnis gemacht. Nicht für Kinder oder körperlich eingeschränkte Personen, da doch sehr wackelig im off road Jeep. tolles Erlebnis....nur zu empfehlen”
Ride a 4x4 through the Judean Desert, see Qumran and Jericho, then float in the Dead Sea on an 11-hour trip from Tel Aviv.
“My phone and a girls were dead on tour bus during charging, the tour company said bus is ok, if I fixed it send them receipt. I did, but they havent replied until I asked ppl There called again. But they said nothing can help me. Thats ridiculous wasted time, I dont have any photo for this trip!”
Review of GoKEDEM’s private Masada, Dead Sea, Qumran, and Bedouin-style meal tour from Tel Aviv, with value, itinerary, and booking tips.
“My Son and I were very excited about it and unfortunately we had the greatest frustration with it. First of all , it’s suppose to be on a 4*4 luxurious SUV and it was a Toyota Yaris. He mentioned that he was ok if no Masada neither Bedouin and because of the long distance, mRead more”
Watch sunset from Ramon Crater, ride a private 4x4 route, then enjoy desert coffee, a bonfire, and guided stargazing near Mitzpe Ramon.
“Eyal was great tour guide very knowledgeable and was very special experience when on the same tour we saw the Mitzpe Ramon crater during the daytime, sunset and in the dark doing stars gazing and bonfire. highly recommended.”
Review of GoKEDEM’s private Negev tour from Tel Aviv, with Ramon Crater, Avdat, Mamshit, meals, 4x4 travel, and practical booking advice.
“The serenity of the Negev made us want to stay for longer than a day. And, we missed out on the Bedouin Feast.”
Where each day goes, and what it costs to get there.
