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Oct
29

Mountains of Jerusalem Autumn Hike: Sataf, Ein Karem and the Springs Trail


219 NIS
Per person
Oct
29
219 NIS
Per person

TRIP DETAILS

Meeting Time:6:00

Completion Time: 20:00

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Trip Type:Hiking & Sightseeing

TRIP OVERVIEW

Just outside of Jerusalem is a region rich in history, springs, archeology and natural beauty.

This 14km intermediate level hike will take us from the terraces of the Sataf down to the Sorek valley, up to the picturesque town of Ein Karem, tradition has it that this sleepy town is where John the Baptist was born and where the Virgin Mary visited her sister Elizabeth – John’s mother. Time permitting we will visit one of the churches in town (Modest clothes required), a beautiful scenic trail will take us to the quite valley of Ein Hindak and the natural springs around the springs trail (bathing is optional, bring swimming clothes if you are interested)

Total hiking distance: 14Km with around 350m of ascents and 300m of descents.

The cost of the trip is 220.00 NIS. There is a limited number of early discounted tickets available for 199.00 on a first come, first serve basis.

Whats Included

Full transport from Tel Aviv and back

Pickup/drop-off in Rehovot

Finjan licensed tour guide(s)

Coffee during the day

Whats Not Included

Food for the day

Water

Gear

Anything not listed above

Whats Not Included

Food for the day

Water

Gear

Anything not listed above

Logistics

06:00 departure from Tel Aviv

06:25 pickup in Rehovot

Breakfast en route

Hiking around Ein Karem

Visit Ein Karem (possible time for lunch)

Hike springs trail

Return to Tel Aviv via Rehovot

 

What To Bring

Day pack

3 Litres of water

Food for the day (there may be a stop in Ein Karem for lunch)

Swimming gear (optional)

Modest clothing to visit the churches (optional)

Sunscreen

Hat

Suitable shoes for hiking

Terms And Conditions

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

This trip requires suitable footwear for hiking

* 3 Litres of water per person + hat + sunscreen is required

* Each participant is responsible for his or her own personal security and health. Swimming in places with no lifeguard service is on the hiker’s 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.

*** Between seven and three days prior to the trip, participants can cancel their ticket and get a full refund less the deposit fee

*** 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.

*** 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 fulfill the trek based on certain health considerations and or lack of proper footwear/water.

*** Price includes 1-2 licensed guides (depending on trek) and outdoor specialists, transportation to and from Tel Aviv! 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 before 20:00 but not guaranteed!

The bus will leave promptly and on time. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR HIKERS ARRIVING LATE TO THE MEETING POINT!

This trip is part of the Hiking in Israel community.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingInIsrael/

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