Israel Bike Trail Tour

Mitzpe Ramon – Machtesh Ramon

Yo Negev! Here we come! Celebrate the event’s kick off by riding high up on a magnificent cliff, hugging the rim of Machtesh Ramon, the world’s largest crater, 40 km long. Say hello to the Negev ibex and eagles who make this cliff their home. Use an ancient camels path to descend to the crater’s floor, and ride through magnificent geological formations colored adobe red, turquoise green, pitch black and desert brown.

• Riding: 49 km / 400 m’ ↑ / 700 m’ ↓
• Accommodation: IBEX Mitzpe Ramon

Machtesh Ramon – Arava

Exit the Machtesh (Crater) through the Nekarot creek, and ride along the world famous Spice Road, where merchants made their way to the east thousands years ago, climb up a thrilling single track, negotiating huge surfaces of dark stone. Crossing to the other side of the mountain range, you will slide fast to the remains of the ancient Nabatic town of Moah. From there, ride North to an agricultural settlement named Tzofar, where we’ll spend the night.

• Riding: 48 km / 400 m’ ↑ / 900 m’ ↓
• Total: -190 meters
• Accommodation: Communal Bedouin tent, Incense & Spice route inn (*)
• (*) Optional upgrade to a room

Yahel – Shaharut

Our riding day will include 2 sections, totally different one from each other.

1^st section will run along the amazing rolling hills along the Arava valley, while the 2^nd section go through the amazing KASUI dune, and overlooking the Arava valley from the SHAHARUT cliff.

• Riding: 45 km / 600 m’ ↑ / 500 m’ ↓
• Accommodation: Kibbutz Lotan guest house

Timna Park

Timna National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Israel. Ages of geological shifts and erosion have created a spectacular façade mostly consisting of red sand stone. Every corner in the park is breathtaking and cycling through this landscape is truly magical

• Riding: 34 km / 500 m’ ↑ / 500 m’ ↓
• Accommodation: Hotel YEHELIM, Arad

Masada – Dead Sea

We’ll start our day with an 11 km long, 300 meter descent on an asphalt road back to Masada.
From Masada we’ll head south along the amazing cliff-top, overlooking the Dead Sea. A 37 km ride, including the Zeron Descent, and ending in the beautiful Zohar creek.

At the end of the ride we’ll head back to Tel-Aviv
Expected arrival to Tel–Aviv: 19:00 – 20:00

• Riding: 48 km / 300 m’ ↑ / 900 m’ ↓
• Accommodation: Ibex, Mitzpe Ramon

9,390 ILS

Price includes:

• 5 guided riding days
• Hired bikes
• Minibus + trailer
• 4 nights accommodation (3 in a twin room, 1 in a communal Bedouin tent) (*)
• All food needs: 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners including local made wine, 5 lite or packed lunches, custom beers after riding
• Support vehicle in 3 isolated sections
• Safety satellite communication system
• Defibrillator carried by the guide

(*) Optional:

• E-bike hire: MOUSTACHE TRAIL 4 or similar: 520 ILS
• Single accommodation in the 3 twin room nights: 770 ILS
• 2^nd night accommodation (Bedouin tent): 710 ILS in a single room / 330 ILS in a double room

Booking:

Booking includes completing the information form + paying a 1,000 ILS deposit.

Balance will be paid up to 2 weeks prior the tour.