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:
Two focused, hands-on hours in the heart of the desert - a perfect desert experience 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 series of full-day tours - an Israel experience from Dan to Eilat, all across the country
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
From the moment you climb into my jeep, we set out on an unforgettable experience of Bible, nature, landscape and history along the trails of the Land of Israel.
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.
Join me for a fascinating city tour in Jerusalem or Hebron:
A fascinating walk through the alleys of the past and the eternal heritage sites of the Jewish people
A stroll through Jerusalem's enchanting old neighborhoods - synagogues, larger-than-life characters and a story of longing for days gone by
A unique tour guided by a Hebron resident - the secrets of the Cave and the Jewish neighborhoods, old and new, of the City of the Patriarchs
All tours are led by a Ministry of Tourism licensed guide.
My name is Shalom Elkobi - a licensed tour guide (Ministry of Tourism license no. 22048), a Hebron resident, a skilled professional jeep driver and a field guide for over 20 years.
A jeep tour with me is not an extreme ride - it's about learning and experiencing the land. The tour suits a wide range of ages, and its themes are broad and varied, with an emphasis on heritage, the Bible and the Land of Israel.
In a short call beforehand I'll tailor the exact route, the vehicle and the most convenient pickup point for you.
