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Out of this World: Hiking & Camping the Eilat Mountains (Feb 10-11th)


650 NIS
Per person
Feb
10
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Feb
11
650 NIS
Per person

TRIP DETAILS

Meeting Time:4:00

Completion Time: 22:00

Difficulty Level: Advanced

Trip Type:Hiking

TRIP OVERVIEW

The Eilat mountains are the most diverse and colorful desert in Israel: dark peaks of granite, narrow red and colorful sandstone canyons, mighty white cliffs of limestone, stunning views of the red sea, mountains of Edom in Jordan, the peaks of Sinai and the Saudi shoreline.

For the first time we are arranging a hike to this distant area, with transportation from Tel Aviv and logistics that will allow you to hike with your day pack through trails that will give you a taste of everything on this unique area.

Friday 10th: Pick up from Tel Aviv, breakfast break, hiking the Mt. Amir circuit, a stunning trail with an amazing red sandstone and beautiful views of the gulf of Eilat, setting camp at the Shchoret campground, bonfire and relaxation

Saturday 11th: breakfast, arranging our gear, hiking the black canyon of Shchoret, climbing Mt. Shchoret, descending to the narrow and colorful lost valley, climbing Mt. Shachmon overlooking the gulf and the city of Eilat, finish the hike in Eilat and start heading back to Tel Aviv.

Few things to consider:

  • Difficulty level: this trip is advanced level hike, meaning long and steep ascents and descents, climbing ladders and obstacles using your hands etc.
  • Campground is without any facilities (bathrooms, showers, electricity, nothing really, just desert and sky)
  • Food: not included. if you want to cook your own that’s great!
  • Cant be bothered with cooking after a long day of hiking? we got you covered: there will be a shared dinner, breakfast and sandwiches if you are interested (Vegan option is available of course) for the cost of 150NIS (to payed to our chef  directly)
  • Water: we recommend to bring everything you need with you, water tap is available 15min walk from our campground.
  • Trip cost is 650NIS (without food), limited amount of discounted tickets will be sold for 550NIS
  • The trip is dependent on a minimum number of participants and weather considerations.

Whats Included

  • Transportation from Tel Aviv, Rehovot or points along the way to Eilat
  • Guiding, knee pains & Coffee

Whats Not Included

  • Camping gear
  • Food & water (optional: we will have a cook preparing us a shared hot dinner, breakfast & lunch )
  • Personal expanses
  • Personal insurance

Whats Not Included

  • Camping gear
  • Food & water (optional: we will have a cook preparing us a shared hot dinner, breakfast & lunch )
  • Personal expanses
  • Personal insurance

Logistics

  • Pick up from Tel Aviv on Friday 10th at 4AM, Rehovot 4:30
  • Breakfast stop along the way
  • Hiking around Mt. Amir
  • Meeting the bus and your gear at the campground no facilities on campground, bring everything you need with you)
  • Dinner, bonfire and relaxation
  • Saturday 11th: Hiking the Shchoret canyon to Eilat
  • Drive back to Tel Aviv and other pick up points

What To Bring

Water for the first day

Good shoes for mountain walking

Day pack

A bag for carrying all the gear you don’t need for hiking

Food for the duration of the trek

Sleeping mat

Sleeping bag

Tent (optional)

Warm clothes for the night

Light source

Swimming cloths

Sun protection (a hat, sunscreen)

Terms And Conditions

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. 

* 4 Litres of water per person per day + hat + sunscreen

* Each participant is responsible for his or her own personal security and health, swimming in places where no lifeguards are available are at the hiker’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 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 fully licensed guides and outdoor specialists, and lots of coffee! Price does NOT include food and other beverages 

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

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