Meeting Time:19:00
Completion Time: 14:00
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Trip Type:Hiking & Sightseeing
Join Finjan for a night out in the Negev, where the stars are shining bright, and the evenings are cool. Early in the morning we will explore the ancient 4000 years old petroglyphs of Mt. Arkov and the impressive Ramalia cisterns.
On Thursday night we will meet at Salem’s camp in the Bedouin village of Abda. This beautiful camp was built 12 years ago and was a part of Salem’s vision of sustainable tourism, while getting people to know the high Negev Bedouin communities, and their rich heritage, trying to survive and adjust with the pressures of modern age. (Optional: Bedouin dinner cooked by Salem’s family can be ordered)
After a night under the stars, next to the camp fire, we will wake up early for our morning hike.
Mt. Arkov is a unique sit, covered with hundreds of Petroglyphs (ancient rock art) some of them 4000 years old!
We will try to understand the main theories trying to explain and interpret the Petroglyph’s meanings, spiritual, religious or practical. From the top of Mt. Arkov we will an amazing views of the area, and the ruins of the great Nabbatian city of Avdat, we will learn of the ancient roads crossing the area, and the new theories of the copper road’s influence of the near east and especially on the Negev. We will also visit the impressive Ramalia cisterns- a marvel of ancient water technology.
We will end the hike in Avdat where public transport to Be’er Sheva is available.
This hike is an intermediate level (10km with minor ascents and desents) and is suitable for anyone with a bit of hiking experience.
Participants must be 18+ to register with Finjan
The trip is dependent on minimum number of participants.
PRICING:
The trip price is 320 NIS, including camping at Salem’s tent, tea, coffee and morning hike, but not transportation and optional Bedouin dinner.
Salem’s Bedouin camp (showers and bathrooms available)
Sleeping mat
Finjan tour guide
Sunrise hike to the ancient rock paintings on Mt. Arkov and Ramalia cisterns (10km)
Coffee & Tea
Food for the day (It will be possible to order Bedouin food for dinner)
Blanket\ Sleeping bags
Water (3 litres required)
Gear
Transportation (public transport will be available)
Anything not listed above
Food for the day (It will be possible to order Bedouin food for dinner)
Blanket\ Sleeping bags
Water (3 litres required)
Gear
Transportation (public transport will be available)
Anything not listed above
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. Price does NOT include food and other beverages ***
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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