Hiking & trekking tours

The Eilat Mts.

Ibex in the Southern Negev

Wolf of the desert

Hiking & Trekking in the Eilat Mts. 

“Here I possessed nothing in the world. I was no more than a mortal strayed between sand and stars,…
and yet I discovered myself filled with dreams.”
Wind, Sand and Stars, Antoine De Saint – Exupery

 private desert hiking & trekking trips from Eilat. Full and half day options in diffrent hiking levels. Great option from October to April

Private desert tours- trekking & hiking in the Eilat Mts.

Full day option 2:
This half day tour is an exciting off-road adventure that takes us over the most scenic 4×4 routes in the Eilat Mountain’s Nature Reserve. We begin with a 2 hour camel tour into the picturesque Wadi Solomon that includes a short break for traditionally prepared desert tea and flat bread. Leaving the camels behind we board open topped 4×4 Land Rover jeeps and being our off-road adventure that takes us to the highest summits of the area. The panoramic views span the bay of Eilat to 3 neighboring countries. This tour includes a visit to one of the few natural water sources for local wildlife at En Netafim, as the sun sets we can often find Ibex herds coming to drink here.
Route: Solomon’s Valley, The Mecca Pilgrim Pass, Mt Yoash, The spring of Ein Netafim and more.
Tour price: 2 people 520$ in total, 3 people 570$ in total, 4 people 630$ in total. 5 people or more 135$ p.p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full day option 1
Day 1- Pick-up from Eilat hotels and driving up into the higher Nature reserve area. We start the hiking tour on the summit of Mt. Yehoahaz – 900 m’ above the sea level. We hike down the mountain paths in the direction of the Great Rift Valley whose dramatic views are ahead of us throughout the tour. At the foot of the Eilat Mts reserve we reach ’The lost Valley’- a canyon of red sandstone rock, (difficult to locate- hence the name), from there we ascend Mt. Shehoret and go down through the Shehoret Canyon (Eng= ’Black Canyon’) that takes us into the Arava Valley where we are met by our drivers and jeeps.

Price per day: Up to 2 people $470 per day total, 3-4 people $520 per day total 5 people or more – $125 person per day.
Incl: Guide and a jeep for the beginning and end of tour.
lunch supplement: 18$ per person per day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full day option 2:
Day 2- Driving through the Arava to the Amram pillars. Here we begin our day by ascending Mt. Amir. We pass the ancient copper mines on its summit and follow a narrow route that takes us under the Negev cliffs to the Hidden Valley, a colored sand stone canyon and difficult to find for those unfamiliar with the terrain. A more challenging hike but one of the most rewarding treks in the Eilat Mts.
Price per day: Up to 2 people $470 per day total, 3-4 people $520 per day total 5 people or more – $125 person per day.
Incl: Guide and a jeep for the beginning and end of tour.
lunch supplement: 18$ per person per day

 

 

 

 

Eilat Mts. and the Red Canyon: Jeep and Hiking Tour
4 hours private tour from Eilat
The Red Canyon tour is an exciting 4 hour jeep tour including the some of the most famous highlights of the Eilat Mountain’s Nature Reserve. This 4×4 adventure (in open jeeps) follows ancient pilgrim and merchant routes. It ascends the highest summit in the area; part of the Great Rift Valley and includes the breathtaking views spanning the whole of the bay of Eilat, to Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. We head to the famed Red Canyon. The canyon is carved in colorful red sand stone rock and here we enjoy the great scenery whilst having fun working our way through the canyons many dips and turns. We return to our 4×4 jeeps for more off-road adventure before heading back to Eilat. The tour is in open Jeeps with soft tops and the walk takes a little over an hour. An exciting combination of 4×4 adventure, spectacular scenery and walking in dramatic desert canyon.
Price as a regular tour: $70 adult, $65 child.
Private Tour: Up to 4 people 420$ in total, 5 people or more 89$ p.p.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Half-day hiking in the Sh’horet canyon
This highly popular of 3  hour begines with a jeep ride that will take us into the Mts.

 

Private Tour: Up to 4 people 420$ in total, 5 people or more 89$ p.p.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desert Eco Tours - P.O. Box 4113, Zofit center, Eilat Israel.

Office Phone: +97286326477  08-6326477

Emergency Number: +972522765753   0522765753

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