Three-Day Trip – Excursion to the Southern Negev on the Israel National Trail

Excursion to the Southern Negev

Dates: November 26–28, 2026
Accommodation: Ketura Kibbutz

The excursion includes accommodation, food, and bus transportation from central Israel.

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Shizafon to Hayon Stream – Great Streams Nature Reserve

The vast plains along Routes 40 and 12. Walking across the great plain between the basins of the large streams—Shizafon and Hayon.

• Starting point: Shizafon Base
• Finish point: Hayon Stream, near Kasui Sand Dunes
• Distance: 15 kilometers
• Option to shorten the route

Friday, November 27, 2026

From Be’er Milhan to Shaharut

Walking along the ridge between the Uvda Valley and the Arava, via Esharon Stream, Zogan Stream, and Sharvit Stream.

• Starting point: Be’er Milhan
• Finish point: Shaharut
• Walking distance: 18 kilometers
• Off-road transfer to Be’er Milhan

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Israel National Trail: Gey Holit to Nekarot Horseshoe

From Gey Holit, we will ascend Mount Geled, descend to Ma’ok Stream, and cross the Harboret Haririm ridge toward Ardon Stream, from Nekarot Gap, finishing at Khan Saharonim.

• Distance: 15 kilometers
• Off-road transfer to Gey Holit

The price includes

• Accommodation in guest rooms at Ketura Kibbutz: single, double, and triple rooms
• Two dinners: Thursday and Friday
• Two breakfasts: Friday and Saturday
• Two packed meals for the road: Friday and Saturday
• Dedicated bus transportation from central Israel
• Two off-road vehicle transfers

Prices for the entire trip

• ₪2,100 per person in a double room
• ₪1,900 per person in a triple room
• ₪2,500 for a single room

The excursion will take place subject to a minimum of 25 participants.

Registration and payment to secure a place: by November 1, 2026. Limited to 35 hikers.

Payment should be made via Bit/PayBox to Asheret Becker: 052-375-6144, or to Achav Becker: 0522-739823, or by bank transfer, or via a credit-card link that will be sent upon request—up to four installments.

Please send confirmation of the transfer and registration by text message or WhatsApp 😊

• Cancellation by November 20, 2026: full refund
• Cancellation by November 23, 2025: 50% refund
• After that, no refund will be given
• Cancellation due to the security situation or at the organizer’s initiative: full refund

Achav Becker 😊

Duration: 3 hours
Target audience: Experienced hikers