The 6 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 Alex and a professional driver for a three-hour sunset jeep ride from Eilat into the southern mountains. Follow desert wadis toward Mount Joash, stop for local pita, labane cheese, and herbal tea, then watch the sun set over the Gulf of Eilat with four countries in view. Expect rough tracks, lively commentary, and a few thrilling driving moments.

“This trip with Alex, our guide, was one of the most exciting and fun that I remember having!”

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2.Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains

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

Join Sole Tours Jeep Tour Eilat for a bumpy, scenic ride through the Solomon River valley and up Mount Yoash. Your guide and driver, often Alex, handles the rocky roads while you enjoy views of Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The tour includes hotel pickup, desert explanations, Bedouin tea, and warm pita with toppings.

“We were not directly picked up at our hotel, but also didn't live in one of the of the mayor once in Eilat. That was made up for by the tour itself and Alex, as well as Dimitry (if I remember his name correctly). Alex is funny and knows a lot about the stony desert, the animals and plants that live there, but also knew how to deal with different types of customers. We had lots of laughter with him during the tour. Besides a tasty tea and some bread with cream cheese and herbs, we received an astonishing view from the top of a roughly 750 meters tall mountain.…”

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3.Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour

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

Travel from Eilat in a rugged jeep with a professional guide such as Alex, stopping at Timna Park’s copper mines, Solomon Pillars, Borg Hill, the Mushroom, arches, and Lake Timna. You’ll hear about the area’s geology and past, collect colorful sand, and receive a handmade souvenir. The ride is adventurous but can feel cramped.

“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.”

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4.Judean Desert Jeep Adventure from Jerusalem

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

Meet at Abraham Jerusalem at 8:00 am for a four-hour Jeep adventure into the Judean Desert. Guides such as Nir, Zaki, or Mir may lead the drive, sharing history, current life, and desert culture. Expect rough tracks, wide views, a Mar Saba lookout, and a small-group feel, but not guaranteed monastery entry.

“An outstanding experience. Words can't express how amazing this experience was. Imagine going off road, interacting with bedouins. Finding a hidden spring in the desert and having a sheep and goats wander up. Highly recommended.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews

Spend about two hours in and around Ramon Crater with a private 4x4 and a local guide such as Boaz or Elon. Travel through dry riverbeds, stop at archaeological sites, learn why the Ramon Machtesh is not a true crater, and reach Mt Gvanim for wide views. Pickup is available in Mitzpe Ramon.

“Boaz was an excellent guide! Knowledgeable and personable, we learned so much and saw beautiful and fascinating sights.”

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6.Ramon Crater Jeep Tour from Mitzpe Ramon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews

Take a private two-hour 4x4 ride from Mitzpe Ramon into Ramon Crater with guide Eyal Korin or a multilingual colleague. You’ll climb to Mt. Gvanim, cross rugged desert tracks, stop beneath Acacia trees, visit Beerot campground and a restored quarry, and return by road 40. Pickup is available from Mitzpe Ramon hotels.

“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.”

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