outdoor activities

Come and enjoy a 50-minute Pilates workout at a bar in Kibbutz Ein-Gedi. Pilates is a method of physical training that...

Ronit is an extraordinary person, an artist of color and nature promoting environmentalism.  She hosts Dead Sea experiences and a variety of workshops.   Her initiative “From the Desert to Sea” tales participants from the three monotheistic  religions and connects them to the desert and sea. The initiative comes from a deep concern  for the preservation of the natural environment through art and listening.   Ronit offers an activity in watercolors in the spirit of anthroposophy, an experiential activity  in sculpture and instruction that calls on all senses to take part in the creation of the  material. Customized and unique experiences suitable for everyone. The activities are  accompanied by guided meditation aimed to stimulate the senses.  Recommended Hours of Operation: From sunrise to sunset, book in advance.  The activities take place in small groups of 5-20 people, depending on the workshop.  Artistic Activity in the Desert and Sea​ An experiential water color activity in the spirit of anthroposophy.​ Experimenting with a new method that enables the free movement of the rainbow  of water-saturated colors,​ “wet on wet.” The activities take place in small groups of 5-10 people.​ Experiential Activity in Sculpture​ An approach that calls for all the senses to take part in the creation of the material.​ An empowering process that allows for the expansion and openness in our inside  places and the wonders​ of nature that amaze us. The activities take place in small groups of 5-20 people.​   Customized and unique experiences.​ Suitable for everyone.

For those of you who've already heard of Dead Sea Cosmetics, you will probably also be familiar with the international...

Those who enter the gate of Kibbutz Ein Gedi will probably have to rub their eyes or pinch themselves, to...

'An electrifying experience out in the field', amazing location bike tours in the Dead Sea Land, with professional and compelling...

The cookery workshops at Korin's Home, are workshops with the aromas of Turkish cuisine. Korin received her love of cooking from...

Aviva offers an experience that combines the senses of smell, touch and taste. With over 15 years of experience, Aviva brings...

In the heart of Ein Bokek's renewed hotel tourist complex, is a beautifully maintained central beach. Expansive lawns, shady landscaped areas,...

Next to the Ein Bokek and Hamei Zohar hotels, you will find a well-kept stretch of beaches with regulated beach...

Come and float in the sea, spread on some natural mud, and feel as though you're in a distant land…...

Sculpture Garden - Arad  Itzhik Gamliel is the “metal artist” behind all the unique works prominently  displayed in the Sculpture Garden.  He is a multidisciplinary artist who has been involved in various fields of art for  over 50 years.  Itzhik never studied art. All his creative works spring forth from his innovative  mind and innate talent.  Some of his works include a huge fire-breathing dragon 4.5 meters high,  an imposing giraffe 6 meters high,  and more.  His unique home recently became the number one hosting home in Israel,  with the help of his wife Yaffa Gamliel.  They host diverse groups of visitors.  Yaffa is a talented confectioner and loves to spoil the guests with her tasty  pastries.  Visitors to the Sculpture Garden receive refreshments, alongside a guided art  tour with humorful explanations in the scenic surroundings of the arid desert and  the charming town of Arad.  The tour usually takes a little over an hour. 

At the southern entrance to the hotel complex, next to the Herods Dead Sea Hotel, is the central Hamei Zohar...

Title: Pere HaMidbar (Wild Desert) – Tours in ATVs, RZRs ("razors") & Jeeps Self-driven vehicles in the lowest place on...

Gil is a very special character indeed. With infectious laughter and a huge love of the desert, he offers a...

Biankini Beach is located in the northern Dead Sea area, close to the Lido Junction, at a distance of 25...

“Vetrina” is a production house that makes a variety of high-quality video  products, such as event photography, performances, documentation of private  events, company events, promotional films, and more. The process of creating the  video goes through all review and editing stages so the film pulsates with life,  while still meeting the customer’s needs. 

Desert Scent is a workshop specializing in handmade natural soaps and perfumes.  The workshop is located in the heart of a date grove in Moshav Neot KaKikar.  We offer incense-producing workshops suitable for all ages, as well as team  building workshops for company employees.  In the workshop, you’ll learn about the history of incense, the raw materials used  to make it, and then actually make it. Participants will get to keep the incense  they make. 

Jeep tours, rappelling, challenging trips, and survival workshops.  Giora came to Arad after the army and stayed here with his wife Atlia to raise a  family. He was the commander of the Arad Rescue Unit and the deputy commander  of the Ein Gedi Rescue Unit to which he still belongs. Giora knows every stone in the  Judean desert. If you’re ever lost in the desert and need rescuing, just describe him  stones nearby you and he’ll likely know where you are!​ Giora conducts jeep tours in the Judean desert, including to Jordan. He knows every  route and every ravine, and knows where to go and when not to go. He organizes  trips including rappelling, including logistics in the field.​ He is experienced in providing equipment for people hiking the Israel National Trail  and can even organize desert bar/ bat mitzvahs, and open-air events for any group  size.​ If you staying at a “Rosh Akher,” you’ll be able to get a discount. Please coordinate in  advance as demand can be high! 

Unique Agriculture in a Unique Place  ●Unique geography - A desert with the lowest point on    earth with a history of agricultural settlements despite    the harsh climate, floods, and seasonal change.    ●An international border between Jordan and Israel with    a border crossing and land for water exchanges.    ●High-tech agriculture unique to the landscape with a    method invented in Israel to deal with the brackish and    salty water and air through drip technology and    computer analysis.    ●A visit to the date groves and an explanation of this    wonderful fruit.    ●A visit to the “Research and Development” station of    Sodom Square, along with an explanation of the    experimental methods and a visit to a greenhouse.    ●Option to visit the location’s one-of-a-kind galleries:    Jojo and Esti Galleries 

Qigong (sometimes chi kung) is an ancient Chinese exercise, dynamic but gentle.  Through rhythmic, cyclical, harmonious and flowing movements, you’ll learn  how to breathe deeply and naturally, while maintaining balance and flexibility  and exercising your body and joints.  The exercise is open to anyone. 

In Kibbutz Ein Gedi, among the magical paths of the Botanical Garden, an experience of beauty and creation is awaiting...

In Kibbutz Kalia, in the magical Dead Sea landscapes, the couple Micha and Atalia live and create. The studio is situated...

Join us on a romantic adventure spiced with ancient fragrances. Visit the Persimmon, Mor and Frankincense plantations and see how...

Nahal Amatziahu Park (02.1) Welcome! The site was set up for you and your enjoyment. To ensure your safety and security, please adhere to...

For years, Masada has been at the top of every list of Israel's most popular sites, both for Israelis and...

Much has been written about the health benefits of the Dead Sea water, but the area also has another significant...

The modest sight of the Jordan River in this section, hides behind it some of the greatest stories of Judaism...

An extraordinary, fun and customized laser tag experience! The professional   “Alpha Team” will guide you through a constructive and comprehensive activity  with a variety of strategy games and digital game aids.  Laser Tag is an action-packed experience with the most advanced infrared guns  in Israel without pain, dirt or any wetness! The equipment and technological  features are at a military-grade level with accurate monitoring of vulnerability  and performance, along with various game scenarios with different degrees of  difficulty. Combining all of these features brings our guests a high-quality  experience.  The laser tag activity takes about 90-120 minutes and is divided into several  games, starting with a short explanation and warm-up game. It then progresses  to the next game, adding different elements from each game and exciting gaming  scenarios.​ At the end of each game, participants gather for a short reading of the results in  which we summarize the participants’ strong points and areas for improvement.  Let’s go!  The activity is family friendly and suitable for team building and fun days.  Whether for large or small groups, the activity can be customized for group size,  composition, and even age. 

For the last 15 years, Asaf Hershtig lives and breathes the desert and its possible to say that, there aren’t...

Fantasy Island, one of the world's most advanced entertainment and fantasy complexes, invites you to an experiential and bonding family...

For visitors to the area who want to experience another beautiful desert  viewpoint.    Kayak trips for groups, which reveal the magic of the local nature from the Dead  Sea to the beaches of Ein Gedi and the surrounding desert landscape. The trip is  combined with a walk along the beach to provide a fully enjoyable Dead Sea  experience.  The rowing is done along the salt steps. The layers of the soil are exposed through  an easy walk along the drying line, while listening to stories about the  environmental features and sinkholes.   Over two decades of kayaking experience in Israel and around the globe have  allowed us to provide an amazing excursion, combining the beauties and  difficulties of living in this unique landscape. 

Land of Israel tours invites you to experience the natural beauty of the Sodom salt pans and the Judean Desert. Flora,...

If you're an adventure seeker who likes to discover natural treasures, to experiment with exciting things, and discover the secrets...

Health and relaxation treatments, massages, and the possibility of master tapping, a method of discovering and healing subconscious pain. Batya Madmony...

Uri's jeep is a great way to experience the Dead Sea Land, and get to know the unique hiking trails...

Bike Tours in the Northern Dead Sea Area (Training/Renting) A bike trip on a unique route between Matzok HaEtekim and the...

The Oron Farm was founded by Gary and Iris Oron, farmers from their childhood, in 1989. The farm specializes in a...

In Kibbutz Kalia, in the magical Dead Sea landscapes, the couple Micha and Atalia live and create. The studio is situated...

In the center of the coastal strip of Hamei Zohar, you will find high terraces that blend into the natural...

Suzette Razon, artist and teacher for over 30 years, has developed a method of “life  paintings,” which allow participants to better understand and feel themselves through  drawing.  With this method, Suzette guides people on how to approach painting and  drawing from a variety of angles, just like life, which can observed from many  directions.  The activity can be done through uninhibited drawing with crayons, and without  really understanding how to draw at all.   A short, spontaneous drawing with no planning at all. However, it comes with the  attitude of a young child who is happy with any result.  Suzette’s goal is to bring out your creativity and discover shapes and colors  through a fun and relaxing painting experience.  Personal or group meetings in Mount Amasa in the forest or in the desert in order  to easily draw and derive inspiration and creativity.  You can also purchase instructional videos for painting at home in your free  timehttps://suzeta.co.il/life-paintings/  See you in the pictures,  Suzette Razon 

On the way to the Dead Sea, is one of Israel's most fascinating and important sites, which you may not...

Allan is a certified tour guide and experienced tour-driver, whose goal is to enlighten people on the charm and wonder...

In the heart of the desert, where beauty collides with the intensity of nature, is the Dead Sea Diamond Center,...

Looking for a fun, enjoyable, and unique experience? You’ve come to the right  place! Come and enjoy the Dead Sea EZ Raider tour!  A fun ride in state-of-the-art and professional rider tools where participants will  follow organized bike paths in the field.​ We invite families, couples, and groups to enjoy a unique experience alongside  spectacular views of the Dead Sea, magical mountains, and an amazing desert  landscape.  Our route:  The route begins with a lovely view of the Dead Sea. From there, we’ll continue to  marked and safe bicycle paths along the water. Enjoy the clear air and  breathtaking views from a variety of vantage points. Before the outing, all  participants undergo a detailed and careful training on the EZ Raider led by one  of our professional and experienced guides. The guide also accompanies the  participants during the route to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.  Come enjoy this wonderful desert adventure! 

“At Desert’s Pace” - We invite you to empowerment workshops, yoga workshops,  and holistic treatments through touch and movement, which include medical  massages combined with healing, hot stones, and aromatherapy oils.​ Owned by Michal Ashkenazi - yoga teacher, workshop instructor, therapist.  Michal invites you to take a moment. Prepare your exercise mat for twenty  minutes to warm up your joints, plus ACI exercises, and you’ll feel like a whole  new person in synch with the desert’s pace.  An intimate clinic hosted in Ein Tamar will provide you with experiential and  therapeutic spa treatments. 

Ilana Zamshtein, a veteran of Ein Tamar, is full of knowledge, humor and love for people and for the place...

Anat lives in Kibbutz Mitzpe Shalem, which overlooks the rare and unrivaled views of the Dead Sea. With a 25-year connection...

An agricultural tour for groups and families in the agricultural fields of Kikar Sodom. The tour is accompanied by stories and...

The new Dead Sea Mall is located in the heart of the Ein Bokek tourist complex, located on a private...

Nighttime Desert Experience  A combination of a jeep excursion to the streams around Sodom with an easy  nighttime walk with lantern light to reveal the beauty of the surrounding white  cliffs.   A glimpse into a salty cave, wonderment of the stars and heavenly bodies, a dip in  a secluded spring, and relaxing herbal tea. All of this accompanied by the sound  of shepherds’ flutes.  A truly unforgettable experience!  Under the guidance of Nahshon Afik, expert desert guide.  To view the trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-27RXm4F01I  Perfect for those staying in hotels around the Dead Sea. We can pick you up from  the hotel. You can go back at sunset, stay the night, or leave anytime you choose.  Flood Trips  Do you love the desert and adventures?  We invite you to experience chasing a  flood in the Judean desert. No SUV needed!  We work according to rain radars, and never endanger anyone’s life, working  carefully and cautiously to witness one of nature’s wonders - a desert wilderness  filled with temporary flowing streams. It’s hard to understand the beauty, until  you see it up close.   Drum circle, songs and stories about this interesting landscape  In one of the lovely corners around the Dead Sea, we’ll sit on mats by the light of  fire playing, singing, and drinking herbal tea.  Activity Duration - An hour   ODT   Games using ropes and pipe sticks for team building among colleagues or  students, along with a jeep excursion. 

Eliezer and Deganit Bar Sade, the pioneers of tourism in Arad and the region,  invite you to their home for a visit to the Tzoof Winery.  The winery is charming and unique. The organic and natural wine is meticulously  prepared thanks to a thorough understanding of the grape skins and their types.  It’s possible to attend a wine tasting, enjoy a picnic, and have a workshop about  the world of wine.  Book in advance. Up to 50 participants in a tour. 

Fire and Material Workshops in the Lowest Place on Earth In Moshav Neot HaKikar, in the unique desert landscape, is the...

Ein-Gedi is a mythological name. It's a name that, when hearing it, memories immediately come to mind of the annual...

Off-road driving in high-quality SUVs: RZRs ("razors"), ATVs ("all-terrain vehicles) and jeeps. An adventure that combines the unique nature of...

Near Highway 90 in the south of the Dead Sea on your way to a perfect vacation in the  Dead Sea, Judean Desert or Eilat, you’ll encounter a fascinating story about the vision,  determination, and entrepreneurship of a Zionist pioneer with a dream to develop  industry in the Land of Israel. A story that is not recounted enough as it constitutes a  central part of the Zionist ethos and the renewal of the Jewish home in the Land of Israel.  The visitor center preserves and restores the Palestine Potash Company, which  was active from 1934 until the early 1950s, and the worker’s camps of the company  plants.  You’ll see up close the way of working and living in this isolated part of the  country, and the vision and determination of people who not only dreamed, but  also executed their plans despite the difficulties.  The visitor center tour is led by a guide. During the tour, you’ll pass through  several of the camp’s structures, which have been restored, adapted, and made  accessible to those with limited mobility.  You’ll start in the Dead Sea model hall, an innovative and spectacular model that  illustrates the formation of the Dead Sea rift and the many unique features which  have attracted people to its shores over the millennia.  You’ll then continue on to the dining hall of the worker’s camp. The structure has  been restored and here you’ll meet Moshe Novomeysky, a mining engineer born  in Siberia who first arrived on the Dead Sea’s shores in 1911, and founded the  Palestine Potash Company in 1929.  Later on, with the help of virtual reality glasses, you’ll be able to enter into the  worker’s camp when it was most crowded and truly feel immersed in the history  of the place and the worker’s daily lives.  You’ll learn about the staff’s heroic struggle during the War of Independence,  and the camp’s continuation after the war.  The tour will conclude with explaining the importance of Dead Sea mineral  extraction, highlighting the activity of current Dead Sea plants and the fine line  between environmental conservation and economic development.  The visitor center is accessible to those with limited mobility. 

JOJO (Yosef Ohayon), is an artist and designer who lives in Moshav Ein Tamar. JOJO chose to create his works within...

The word "synergy" means - that the interaction or cooperation of two or more agents, gives a greater combined effect...

Our body works all the time and it deserves to be pampered a little. In Kibbutz Ein Gedi, in the heart...

Divide into groups, stock up on guns and ammunition, and head out into the territory of the Judean Desert. The Dead...

When you arrive at the Dead Sea, it's a chance to put aside all the noise that accompanies your every-day...

"Metaylim Aheret" offers you an experience in Nature that includes a variety of possibilities for recreation, between the powerful Judean...

Have you heard about Indian cucumbers, red corn, white eggplant and the 'love cherry'? These and many more special fruits...

Dani Afik, a member of Kibbutz Ein Gedi and a certified tour guide, invites you on an eventful field trip. With...

The experience of rowing a kayak in the Dead Sea is powerful and special. Rowing in complete silence, that is disturbed...