The 8 Best Desert Jeep Tours in Israel

1.Eilat Mountains: Sunset Jeep Adventure to Mount Joash

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

Join guide Alex for a three-hour sunset jeep ride from Eilat through Nahal Solomon and nearby wadis to Mount Joash. Expect rough-terrain driving, desert history, Gulf of Eilat views, a four-country lookout, pita with labane cheese, and hot herbal tea.

“The driver was friendly and made us feel safe throughout the trip. It was an adventurous 3-hour tour through the desert with interesting explanations along the way. We visited some beautiful spots and even enjoyed a tasty snack. Only downside: there was no pickup from Eilat Central.”

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2.Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains

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

Let a driver-guide such as Alex take you from Eilat into the rocky wadis and mountains around Mount Yoash. Expect a bumpy 4WD ride, wide views toward four countries, desert geology and history, plus hot tea and flatbread cooked over a fire. Hotel pickup is offered.

“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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3.From Eilat: Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour

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

Ride from Eilat into Timna Park with a guide such as Alex, stopping at ancient copper mines, Solomon Pillars, Borg Hill, the Mushroom, arches, and Lake Timna. The four-hour outing uses an open-air jeep, includes hotel pickup, and ends with colorful sand and a handmade 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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4.Judean Desert Jeep Adventure from Jerusalem

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

Leave Jerusalem at 8:00 am for a four-hour Jeep adventure through the Judean Desert. Guides such as Nir, Zaki, Mir, and Nil lead you over rough tracks to Mount Monstar and viewpoints of Mar Saba Monastery, with history, desert scenery, and cultural context along the way.

“This was one of the best tours (if not the best) that I did during my three weeks in Israel. We were around 12 people in 2 jeeps and not only had a lot of fun but also learnd a lot about Israel, the (so called) Westbank and the not always easy liviRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews

Ride into and around Ramon Crater from Mitzpe Ramon in a private, air-conditioned 4x4. Guides such as Boaz and Elon explain the crater’s geology, lead you to dry riverbeds and Stone Age sites, and take you to Mount Gvanim for a wide view. Pickup and bottled water are included.

“Boaz was personable , well educated in the subject and made the trip feel personalized Everything was on time and at a good pace - three generations of guests all enjoyed themselves ! Great tour - great operator !”

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6.Ramon Crater Jeep Tour from Mitzpe Ramon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews

Join Eyal Korin or another certified guide for a private two-hour 4x4 tour from Mitzpe Ramon into the Ramon Crater. Reach Mt. Gvanim, Wadi Zochalim, Acacia groves, Beerot campground, and a restored quarry, with pickup available and room for up to six people.

“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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7.Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $70

Join Alex and the Sole Tours team for a 3-hour-40-minute to 4-hour Red Canyon adventure from Eilat. Ride an off-road Jeep through the mountains, hike the canyon with ladder sections, and visit Mount Yoash for a four-country view. Hotel pickup, guiding, insurance, and entrance fees are included.

“We were picked up at our hotel by Alex - the owner of the company. He had no trouble finding us even though some taxis couldn't. (Not all companies pick up and he doesn't charge extra for it). He has small groups , only up to seven in an jeep and at most two jeeps (vintage Land Rovers). The Red Canyon was challenging - I'm 67 and in decent shape -but Alex was there every step of the way. Highly recommended.”

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8.Timna park Jeep tour adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $70

Travel from Eilat into Timna Park with guide Alex or another multilingual driver-guide. In about four hours, you’ll see Solomon Pillars, King Solomon’s Mine, ancient carvings, copper workings, and mushroom-shaped rocks, with light walking, optional rocky climbing, Bedouin tea, and hotel pickup.

“An excellent off road tour of Timna National Park. Alex is a great tour guide. This tour is highly recommended.”

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