Private jeep tours in the Judean Desert
A guided jeep tour deep into the Judean Desert - landscapes straight out of the Book of Genesis, camels, shepherds, and the stories behind them. Private, and built entirely around you.
"Arise, walk through the land, in the length of it and in the breadth of it"
Genesis 13:17
Tell me who's coming and what you're hoping to see, and I'll match the route, the jeep and the pace to your group. Pick the one that sounds like your trip:
A short first look at the desert - perfect for families
Half dayA longer route with more stops, viewpoints and stories
Full dayThe whole day - desert, Ein Gedi, Masada and the Dead Sea
Several daysA custom itinerary for families and groups, with off-road time every day
Every tour is completely private. The jeep is yours alone: your pace, your stops, and the stories you actually care about. All ages, all year round.
* A car seat is required for infants
The Judean Desert is where most of my tours run - but if you have a different landscape in mind, take your pick below. We'll map the exact route together before you set out.
Head deep into the Judean Desert - camels, grazing flocks, a shepherd passing on a donkey, and hills that have not changed in thousands of years. Choose the theme you want to follow, and I'll bring it to life along the way:
The Book of GenesisIn the Footsteps of King David
The Etzion Bloc, just south of Jerusalem - vineyards, pine forest and green hill country
Dirt tracks, wide viewpoints and cool mountain air on Jerusalem's doorstep
The improvised 1948 mountain road that broke the siege of Jerusalem
Where David faced Goliath - a broad valley, low hills and one very famous story
Pickup from your hotel or apartment can be arranged.
One day, four experiences: a jeep tour through the Judean Desert, a hike in Ein Gedi, the climb up Masada with a full guided tour at the top, and an easy finish at a Dead Sea beach.
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The classic 4x4 - rugged, full of character and built for this terrain. Seats up to 8.
Fully air-conditioned and an easy ride - the choice for hot days, older travelers, young children and VIP tours. Seats up to 7.
Both jeeps are licensed and insured for desert touring.
Not every tour needs a jeep. I guide on foot as well - through Jerusalem and Hebron:
Through the alleys and the four quarters, and all the sites you came to see
A maze of lanes and hidden courtyards just west of the Old City - one of Jerusalem's oldest neighborhoods, full of stories and characters
The City of the Patriarchs and the Cave of Machpelah - the place I know best, because I live there
I'm Shalom Elkobi, a licensed Israeli tour guide (Ministry of Tourism license no. 22048). I live in Hebron, and I've been guiding in this landscape for more than 20 years. This is not an extreme off-road ride - it's a real guided tour: we move, we stop, we look, we hear the story, and we carry on.
Most of my guests are visiting from overseas, and I guide a lot of observant families too - with an emphasis on heritage, the Bible and the land itself. Every tour starts with a conversation, so the route, the jeep and the pickup point are set around your group. Tours are guided in English or Hebrew, whichever you prefer.
Tell me who's coming, when you're in Israel and what you'd like to see - I'll come back with a plan that fits. WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach me.
