Category Desert Jeep & 4×4 Tours

Israel · DESERT JEEP & 4X4 TOURS

The 8 Best Desert Jeep Tours in Israel

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Jeep routes run through the Judean Desert outside Jerusalem, the Ramon Crater in the Negev, and the mountains and canyons behind Eilat. Sessions are short, mostly two to four hours, and almost all of them go out early or at sunset. Here are the 8 best, with prices, durations and which ones suit families.

Eilat Mountains: Sunset Jeep Adventure to Mount Joash

Eilat Mountains: Sunset Jeep Adventure to Mount Joash - The Climb Through the Wadis: Nahal Solomon, Rehoboam Nahal, Jehoshaphat

1.Eilat Mountains: Sunset Jeep Adventure to Mount Joash

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $67Our pick

Sunset jeep adventure to Mount Joash from Eilat, with herbal tea snacks and a four-country viewpoint. Small-group feel. 3 hours.

“What an amazing experience with Alex! He was so friendly, knowledgeable and funny! He kept us fully focused and entertained, we learned a lot, and the views were breathless. Highly recommended!”

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Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains

Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains - The ride and timing, what 2.5 to 3 hours feels like

2.Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $55Best value

Jeep sunset adventure from Eilat into the desert wadi, up Mount Yoash, for 4-country views, Bedouin tea, and warm pita.

“Great tour of the mountains in Eliat. Ride is bumpy but we all had an awesome time! Sunset views were unforgettable!!”

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From Eilat: Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour

From Eilat: Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour - From hotel pickup to a desert track in about half a day

3.From Eilat: Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $83

A guided 4-hour jeep adventure from Eilat through Timna Park, copper mines, Solomon pillars, and Lake Timna sand for a souvenir.

“Alex is an amazing tour guide! This is my second trip with him and both times he was super accommodating to everyone in the group. He is also very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and makes the whole experience very fun.”

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Judean Desert Jeep Adventure from Jerusalem

Judean Desert Jeep Adventure from Jerusalem - Price and value: where $115 makes sense

4.Judean Desert Jeep Adventure from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $115

4-hour 4WD Jeep adventure from Jerusalem to Har Montar and Mar Saba Monastery, guided desert views and cliffside history.

“The Desert Jeep Tour conducted by Nir was outstanding in every way. Nir and his assistant have encyclopedic knowledge of the area, superb skills in sharing their knowledge, and a convivial attitude which help make this unusual adventure extraordinary.”

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Rappelling Down the Ramon Crater Cliff

Rappelling Down the Ramon Crater Cliff - The descent experience: stepping out over the edge

5.Rappelling Down the Ramon Crater Cliff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $115

Guided rappel down the Ramon Crater cliff near Mitzpe Ramon. Gear and helmets included, beginner-friendly training, and huge Jordanian views.

“Had the best time with my teenage kids and my niece and nephews. Boaz was patient and fun with the kids. He explained everything carefully and took all the necessary precautions.”

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Two hour guided jeep tour in to and around the Ramon crater

Two hour guided jeep tour in to and around the Ramon crater - Stop 1, Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center area: a quick orientation

Ramon Crater Jeep Tour from Mitzpe Ramon

Ramon Crater Jeep Tour from Mitzpe Ramon - Stop 1: The Ramon Crater drive and the Mt. Gvanim 360 view

7.Ramon Crater Jeep Tour from Mitzpe Ramon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $295

4x4 Jeep tour from Mitzpe Ramon into Ramon Crater, with Mt. Gvanim 360 views, wadi wildlife stops, and quarry refreshment.

“Eyal was a terrific tour guide. He was knowledgeable and funny, and we all had a great time (two parents and a 16-year old). He communicated with us early in our planning process and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable.”

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Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat

Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat - Stop 1: Red Canyon walking, climbing, and why the guide matters

8.Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $70

Ride vintage-style jeeps into Eilat’s Red Canyon, climb ladders, then enjoy Mt. Yoash views over four countries. Hotel pickup included.

“We enjoyed the jeep ride, hiking and overview of the Red Canyon. There is some areas you will need to do some climbing/ladders. The landscape is beautiful and it is a good way in the jeep to see the surrounding area.”

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