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Wild Negev: Backpacking Trek From Ramon Crater To The Arava


470
Per person
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16
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18
470
Per person

TRIP DETAILS

Meeting Time:21:00

Completion Time: 18:00

Difficulty Level: Hard

Trip Type:Hiking

TRIP OVERVIEW

The East Ramon trail is a legendary trail that crosses the Israeli desert from the plateaus of the high Negev and down into the Arava Valley, passing through magnificent peaks, deep canyons and diverse landscapes.

TO COMPLETE THIS TREK YOU MUST BE ABLE TO HIKE 20+ KM PER DAY, WITH EVERYTHING ON YOUR BACK ON CHALLENGING TERRAIN. THIS TREK IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINERS.

TRIP PLAN:

Thursday 16th: Meet up at Mitzpe Ramon on 21:00, a jeep ride to Gvanim campground

Friday 17th: Climb Mt. Saharonim, hiking the horseshoe gorge of Nekarot, ascending to the rugged Mt. Haririm, descending into the Maok valley, climb to the Amonite saddle, descending to the mighty canyon of Nekarot, camp at Holit campground.
Trail length: 18km
Ascents: +468
Descents: -767
Saturday 18th: Ascending to Mt. Yahav for a majestic viewpoint above the Negev, Ascend to the Zvira highland, visit the deep cracks inside the mountain, hike the black & white land of a collapsed ancient volcano, a final descent into the Arava valley and back to civilization. Finish the Trek at Moshav Sapir where public transport is available.
Trail length: 21km
Ascents: +455
Descents: -627

Whats Included

  • Guiding, knee pains & Coffee
  • Jeep ride to the start of the trail
  • Water cache on the end of the first day (6L per hiker)

Whats Not Included

  • Transportation to Mitzpe Ramon and from Sapir
  • Water for the first day of hiking
  • Food
  • Backpacking gear

Whats Not Included

  • Transportation to Mitzpe Ramon and from Sapir
  • Water for the first day of hiking
  • Food
  • Backpacking gear

Logistics

Meet up on Thursday 16th on Mitzpe Ramon at 21:00, from there we will take a jeep ride to the starting point

 

The trek ends in Sapir (order bus tickets for 18:00)

What To Bring

  • Strudy shoes for a difficult terrain
  • Sun protection
  • A large backpack
  • Sleeping gear
  • Food for the duration of the trek
  • Water for the first day of hiking

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.

*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, CANCELLATION & 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.

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

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