The Heart of the Negev One day tour

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

The Heart of the Negev One day tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Heart of the Negev desert is divided between two different climate areas. In many terms, this area is the meeting point between the border of the the settled land and the harsh and arid wilderness south from Mitspe Ramon.

On our amazing day tour, we will cross between both.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Eyal Korin-Ramon crater tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Pickup and drop-off from all the hotels and locations in Mitspe Ramon.
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Stop 1

8 hours Admission not included

The Heart of the Negev desert is divided between two different climate areas. In many terms, this area is the meeting point between the border of the the settled land and the harsh and arid wilderness south from Mitspe Ramon.

On our amazing day tour, we will cross between both.

We will tour by 4X4 vehicle the famous Makhtesh Ramon (Ramon Crater) for about 2 hours, and later on, continue to Wadi Zin area, along the old terasses that were built across the dry river beds by the ancient residents of the area, the Nabateans and nowadays are re-planted again with vineyards by the modern farmers, Next, a visit to the Ruins of Avedat, a 2000 years old Nabatean city, second only to the famous city of Petra on the incense route.(entree fees are not included).

Around the area of Avedat, we will hike through the Rock engraving park, hundreds of ancient art petroglyphs can be found there, we will walk through the rocks learning about them and the ancient cultures of the desert.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pickup from all Mitzpe Ramon hotels and accommodation places.

End point

Pickup from all Mitzpe Ramon hotels and accommodation places.

Pickup points

Please specify the meeting time that is comfortable to you and we will try to schedule accordingly.

Using your ticket

Not recommended for pregnant women
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.