Meeting Time:6:00
Completion Time: 20:00
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Trip Type:Hiking
The Negev highland is at its best during winter!
On this hike we will explore the natural and human landscapes of this magnificent part of the desert.
Our hike will start on the olive groves of Kibbutz Sde Bokker, ascending for the black flint flat top peak of Mt. Zaror for panoramic views of the Zin valley, descending to the round pool of Zaror, and eventually all the way down to the Zin stream itself.
Hiking up through the Zin ascent, we will visit the ruins of the Zin fort, and learn about the ancient road going to Arabia, and the modern Katza pipeline built by Israeli and Iranian money. We will have a brake next to a statue built by Ezra Orion: an Israeli & Intergalactic artist, then continuing all the way to Ben Gurion’s tomb garden, on a scenic trail with breathtaking views of the white Zinnim cliffs.
Total hiking distance: 14KM intermediate level, suitable for all hikers.
Early sale tickets will be sold for 199 NIS in a limited quantity and then at a regular price of 220 NIS
The trip is dependent on a minimum number of participants.
Transportation from and back to Tel Aviv and Rehovot.
Licensed and insured tour guide
Coffee!
Food for the day
Water
Personal gear and supplies
Personal insurance
Food for the day
Water
Personal gear and supplies
Personal insurance
Pick up at Tel Aviv and Rehovot
Breakfast on route
Hiking from Sde Bokker to Midrashet Ben Gurion.
Drop off in Tel Aviv and Rehovot.
Hat
Sunscreen
3 litres of water
Food for the day
Sturdy shoes for hiking
Day hiking pack
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* This trip requires sturdy shoes (no flip flops) suited for rocky terrain. Participants will remain off the trail should their footwear not be suited for the terrain.
*3 Litres of water per person + hat + sunscreen
* Each participant is responsible for his or her own personal security and health.
* Swimming in places without a life guard is at the swimmer’s own responsibility
REFUND, CANCELATION & TRIP-ADJUSTMENT POLICY
*** Included in the price of the ticket is a non-refundable deposit fee. This fee is 50 NIS
*** Full refund including deposit fee will be issued upon request no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled start time.
*** Partial refunds will be issued no later than 3 days prior to the trip (50 NIS fee not refunded)
*** No refunds will be issued within 72 hours of the scheduled trip
*** Should a participant cancel his or her ticket, he or she can inquire about moving the ticket to another Finjan event at the same cost.
*** Should a participant request a refund within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time, a full refund can be specially issued if that ticket will be purchased by another participant or someone on the Finjan waiting list.
*** Full refund will be issued should the trip be cancelled or postponed for any reason at the discretion of the trek leader(s).
*** The trek leader(s) has the right to change the location of the trip prior to or throughout the trip based on weather conditions without issuing a refund to participants.
*** The trek leader(s) have full discretion in not allowing a participant to fulfil the trek based on certain health considerations and or lack of proper footwear/water.
*** Price includes a fully licensed guide and outdoor specialist, transportation to and from Tel Aviv and lots of coffee! Price does NOT include food and other beverages ***
Departure time is at 06:00 sharp from Tel Aviv Savidor Merkaz (Central Train Station/Arlozorov). Return to the same point by 20:00. The bus will leave promptly and on time.
WE WILL NOT REFUND HIKERS ARRIVING LATE TO THEIR PICK UP POINTS. PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE BEFORE TIME.
This trip is part of the Hiking in Israel community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingInIsrael/
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