Meeting Time:20:00
Completion Time: 12:00
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Trip Type:Hiking
Join Finjan for a full moon hike along the wild Negev landscapes, illuminated by the bright moon, a majestic sunrise on the cliffs of Zinnim, and a refreshing morning swim in the deep cold water in the pool of Ein Akev.
Trip Itinerary:
Meet up in Sde Bokker area (30 min bus ride from Be’er Sheva) on 20:00
The full moon hike will take us to the mysterious ruins of Islamic period town, an impressive view point over the valley of Zin, a huge acacia tree, and a short climb to a flint flattop hill overlooking the area (about 12km)
After few hours of rest over the cliffs of Zinnim, we will wake up early to watch the majestic sunrise over the cliffs, and descend down to the valley of Zin, where the jeeps will wait for us, and we will drive to Ein Akev through the amazing Zin desert landscapes.
We will finish the hike with a refreshing swim in the deep and cold water of Ein Akev: one of the best pools in the Negev.
Expected return time: 12 noon in the Sde Bokker area, where public transport to Be’er Sheva is available.
Total hiking distance: 17km
Licensed, insured and certified Israeli tour guide from Finjan
Jeep ride to Ein Akev
Coffee!
Transportation
Gear
Food
Transportation
Gear
Food
Meet up in Sde Bokker area (30 min bus ride from Be’er Sheva)
Full moon hike (about 12km)
Few hours to rest
Sunrise hike (about 5km)
Jeep ride to Ein Akev
Return to Sde Bokker area (where public transport is available)
Sleeping mat
Something warm for the evening
Food/ munchies for the duration of the trip
Water
Hat
Sunscreen
Sturdy shoes for hiking
Headlamp
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 locations are without a lifeguard and are at the discretion of each individual participant. Finjan is not responsible for decisions made by participants regarding swimming areas without lifeguards.
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 fulfil the trek based on certain health considerations and or lack of proper footwear/water.
This trip is part of the Hiking in Israel community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingInIsrael/
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