The ‘Zaki’ is a perfect day-hike during the August heat. We will hike through the tributaries of the northeastern side of the ‘Kinneret’ – Sea of Galilee – en route to closing out the 2016 summer, hiking season.

The day will begin with a visit to Umm el Kanatir, an ancient synagogue in the central Golan Heights that fell in the great earthquake of 749C.E. This synagogue is filled with a mysterious past about the ancient Jewish community that existed 1500 years ago in the hinterlands of the Golan (for a preview you can read Steve’s piece for Tower Magazine about Umm el Kanatir.)

After visiting Umm el Kanatir, we’ll head down for our hike through the Zaki where we will be hiking completely in water, fighting through the rocky stream!

The day is a perfect combination of history, human settlement and hiking between the Golan Heights and northern Galilee.

The cost of the trip is 169.50 NIS with the Early Discounted Tickets (limited quantity available) while standard tickets can be purchased for 189.50 NIS once the Early Discounted tickets have been sold-out. Space is limited and this is our final day-hike of the season!

Transportation, guide, coffee, cookies are included in the price. See you out there!

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

* This trip requires sturdy shoes/hiking sandals for the rocky stream. Participants will remain off the trail should their footwear not be suited for the terrain. Your belongings will get wet so make sure to water-proof the things you don’t want getting wet!

* 4.5 Litres of water per person + hat + sunscreen

* 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.

*** 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 a 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 06:30 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! Those who arrive early will have the chance to enjoy some cookies and coffee prior to departure.

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