Three Days of Hiking in the Central Arava – Israel National Trail

Keshat Group: First Excursion to the South – the Arava and eastern Ramon

Dates: February 4–6, 2027

The excursion includes accommodation, meals, bus transportation from central Israel, and two off-road transfers.

Thursday, February 4, 2027 – From Tzihor Junction to Vardit Stream
9 km from Tzihor Junction via Tzihor Stream and Paran Stream, one of the largest streams in the Negev. Hopefully, the hike will end with a wet and joyful experience in Vardit Canyon, one of the most magical places in Israel.

Friday, February 5, 2027 – From Barak Stream to Vardit Canyon
16 km – Barak Stream alluvial fan, Barak Canyon, Barak Plateau, and Hadud Cliffs. Walking on a plateau west of the Arava, as far as Vardit Canyon.

Saturday, February 6, 2027 – From Ashush Stream to Sapir
17 km. Hiking in the Central Arava: Moa Ruins, Tzofar, the Springs Route, and the Incense Route.

The price includes

• Accommodation in guest rooms in Ketura
• Bus transportation from central Israel to the starting points of the hikes
• Two dinners – Thursday and Friday
• Two breakfasts – Friday and Saturday
• Two packed meals for the trail – Friday and Saturday
• Transportation and guiding for all three hiking days, including two off-road vehicle transfers on the first and second days

Costs

• Entire trip: 1,680 per person in a double room
• 1,580 NIS per person in a triple room
• 1,960 NIS per person in a single room

Registration and payment to secure the trip must be completed by January 10, 2027.

The trip is conditional on a minimum of 20 participants and limited to 35 hikers.

Payment must be transferred in advance:

• Bit to Oshrat Becker: 052-375-6144
• PayBox to Ahab Becker: 0522-739823
• Bank transfer: account 10-930-102074/07
• Credit-card link, sent upon request, payable in up to four installments

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

Cancellation by January 25, 2027: full refund.
Cancellation after that date: 50% refund.
Cancellation due to the security situation, weather, or at the organizer’s initiative: full refund.

Ahab Becker 😊
052-2739823

Length: 9 km
Duration: 3 hours
Target audience: Experienced hikers