The 4 Best Negev & Ramon Crater Tours

1.Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour

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

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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2.Rappelling Down the Ramon Crater Cliff

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

Step over the rim of the Ramon Crater and descend a sheer desert cliff with a professional guide such as Boaz. The two-hour private experience includes helmets, ropes, and all rappel gear. You need no prior experience, and the site is within walking distance of town.

“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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3.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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4.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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