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Mitzpe Ramon

An awesome desert town.

Mitzpe Ramon is an evolving desert town on top of the Ramon Crater.

We are a small community that love the desert life, and glad to have visitors.

What can you do in Mitzpe Ramon?

Enjoy the quiet, sit on the edge of the Ramon Crater, go on a Jeep tour or hike by foot, take an art or music workshop, visit a concert or a show and much more.

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Mitzpe Ramon is a small town located in the Israeli Negev desert, on the edge of the Ramon Crater. 

Mitzpe Ramon is a popular destination for tourists because of these facts:

• Ramon Crater is a beautiful, breathtaking location where one can stand and enjoy the wonders of creation.
• Ibex herds are living next to Mitzpe Ramon and enter the streets regularly. Not every day can you meet wildlife near the local grocery.
• The weather here is bright, and the air is excellent all over the year. Summer evenings are chili, so even though Mitzpe Ramon is a desert town, you’ll enjoy a cool temperature even in July.
• Mitzpe Ramon has various traveling options to offer both for experienced hikers and families.
• The Ramon Crater is one of the few dark sky reserves in the world. Here you can see a handful of stars and wonder about the universe.
• Mitzpe Ramon has a music and art scene. We are proud to host four schools: circus, music, theater, and dance school. 
• Mitzpe Ramon is a microcosmos of Israel. If you understand Mitzpe Ramon,  you probably understand a lot about Israel. All you have to do is sit at the local bar or walk in the boardwalk and talk to nice people.

Mitzpe Ramon area

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Ramon Crater area

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“It is a lie. For those who go there now, smooth, comfortable, quick and easy, sliding through as slick as grease, will never be able to see what we saw. They will never feel what we felt. They never know what we knew, or understand what we cannot forget.” Beyond The Wall / Edward Abbey

 1- 3 day Negev jeep tours : Mitzpe Ramon area & the Ramon Crater tours. Jeep trips to Nahal Zin (Tzin Valley), the Spice Route & Mt. Karkom

• 1/2 Day Negev Jeep Tour- Mitzpe Ramon Crater
• Mitzpe Ramon Area 1 Day Tour- Best Option
• 2 Day Negev Jeep Tour- Mitzpe Ramon: The Crater & the Zin Valley
• 3 Day Negev Jeep Tour- Mitzpe Ramon

Jeep tour Price: 2 people – $495 total, 3-5 people- $545 total 6 people or more $95 each

Mitzoe Ramon area 1 day tour We explore many of the highlights of The Ramon crater entering through the Nekorot Valley on its western side. This Valley cuts through the crater and takes in some of the best scenery in the area. This valley is the main drainage valley of the crater during times of rain and it has a wealth of features associated with that rainfall including gorges, canyons and rock pools. The tour includes 4×4 adventure and some walking, we visit Mount Ardon, Mount Karbolet Haririm and the lowest point of the crater, which is also the craters’ only natural water source – Ein Saharonim (Saharonim Spring). We enjoy a short walk along the southern cliff edge of the crater wall and enjoy the breathtaking views. We exit the crater on its eastern side following the ‘Spice route, an ancient Nabataean trading route which merchants bearing wares from Asia to Europe tread on their perilous journey to the Mediterranean coast. This day of 4×4 adventure and hiking includes some of the craters’ most dramatic scenery, its natural highlights and major historical sites. afternoon we spend the day exploring the area’s largest desert Valley, the Zin Valley. Here we experience the desert at its finest. The Zin Valley is one of the most popular choices for visitors wishing to get the best of their desert experience. Its serene atmosphere and delightful views attract visitors year round. Highlights of the Valley include the Ein Zik and Eik Akev desert springs. We reach the Zin Valley via Sde Boker where we stop briefly to visit the Ben Gurion memorial on the edge of the valley walls.

Tour Price: 2 people- $650 intotal, 3-4 people- $720, 5 people- $790 in total, 6+people- $145 p.p. Not incl lunch $25 p.p. lunch is a hearty picnic in the great outdoors.

3 day tour: Mitzpe Ramon area Day One: We explore many of the highlights of The Ramon crater entering through the Nekorot Valley on its western side. This Valley cuts through the crater and takes in some of the best scenery in the area. This valley is the main drainage valley of the crater during times of rain and it has a wealth of features associated with that rainfall including gorges, canyons and rock pools. The tour includes 4×4 adventure and some walking, we visit Mount Ardon, Mount Karbolet Haririm and the lowest point of the crater, which is also the craters’ only natural water source – Ein Saharonim (Saharonim Spring). We enjoy a short walk along the southern cliff edge of the crater wall and enjoy the breathtaking views. We exit the crater on its eastern side following the ‘Spice route’, an ancient Nabataean trading route which merchants bearing wares from Asia to Europe tread on their perilous journey to the Mediterranean coast. This day of 4×4 adventure and hiking includes some of the craters’ most dramatic scenery, its natural highlights and major historical sites. Accommodation choices include outdoor camping, desert Khan, guesthouses or hotels – according to preference (see below). Day 2:  we spend the day exploring the area’s largest desert Valley, the Zin Valley. Here we experience the desert at its finest. The Zin Valley is one of the most popular choices for visitors wishing to get the best of their desert experience. Its serene atmosphere and delightful views attract visitors year round. Highlights of the Valley include the Ein Zik and Eik Akev desert springs. We reach the Zin Valley via Sde Boker where we stop briefly to visit the Ben Gurion memorial on the edge of the valley walls. This day can include a visit to the Avdat ruins upon request, for those particular interested in the historic sites. T day 3: We cover the western side of the crater from north to south taking in the best highlights through the Ayelot Valley and the Lotz Valley, viewing on the way the remains of the ancient agricultural systems that existed here thousands of years ago. This area is particularly scenic and depending on season, boasts a wealth of flora and fauna, some of which is unique to the area. The area is rich in Atlantic Pistachio trees some dating over 700 years old. We continue on a dramatic 4×4 route through the Lotz Valley to the Arud ascent and its spectacular views from the western side of the crater. This day can be combined with the Spice Route.

3 day Ramon crater area tour Price: 2 people $950 per person, 3-4 people- $2160 intotal 5 people: $2370, 6 people or more: $420 p.p. Incl. jeep and guide not incl lunch $25 p.p. per lunch

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Negev-Desert jeep tours: Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker and more!

Our jeep tours run through the Negev Friendly Desert, around Mitzpe Ramon – to the Ramon Crater, the ancient Spice Route or to the Zin-Valley springs near Sde-Boker.

We offer Deep Desert experiences of:

– 2 hours – 4 hours – Full day tours – Sunrise/Sunset tours – Jeep tour and Bedouin hospitality – Jeep tour and wine tasting in a desert vineyard

Interested in a longer adventure? We’ll gladly take you on a several day jeep safari through these desert landscapes – camping out or returning to your urban accommodation.

The Negev Desert comprises 60% of Israel and is surprisingly diverse – each area with its own, rare beauty.

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Negev Desert Jeep Tours

Ramon Crater jeep tour 2//4 hours

On our Ramon Crater jeep tour – starting from Mitzpe Ramon, we’ll ride through the biggest crater (“Makhtesh”) of its kind in the world, while we go some 220 million years back in time to the time of the dinosaurs. We’ll learn about the formation of this phenomena, search for fossils, taste edible desert plants, trace wild animal tracks and listen to the roaring hum of silence. This tour can end at a nearby village for real Bedouin hospitality.

Zin Valley springs tour – 4 hours

The jeep tour of the Zin Valley, near Sde Boker, takes us through surreal yellow-white cliffs and hills, an oasis with a lush green Poplar forest (!) and to top it all- a spring with a 30 ft. deep natural pool good for swimming. While you cool in the water- we’ll brew the coffee and cut open the watermelon…

Jeep tour of the Spice Route – full day

Over two thousand years ago a great nation of nomads, called the Nabateans, managed to find their way through the rough desert wilderness. The last part of their journey crossed the Israeli Negev Desert of today. While they develop incredible techniques for survival, among them – the digging of hundreds of cisterns, these people traveled over 1200 miles by foot with huge camel caravans. Where did they start the journey and where were they headed? What were they carrying that justified this unbelievable effort? Where are they today?? On our tour we’ll try to find answers to these questions as we follow the Nabateans in their footsteps. (Mitzpe ramon jeep tours)

Around the Ramon tour – full day

Desert & Wine – Ramon Crater and vineyard tour – 4 hours

Join us on a unique 4 hour experience blending a rugged jeep tour through the Ramon Crater with fine wine tasting in a boutique desert vineyard, including a personal meeting and talk with its winegrower and visionary.–>

Ramon crater jeep tour, guided tours Mitzpe Ramon

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• Sunrise and Sunset Tours, Star Gazing
• Combined Tour Hiking and Jeeping
• Zin Valley Jeep Tours
• The Nabatean Incense Route
• Mount Karkom
• Hiking The Negev Gorges
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Dear travelers. Welcome to the high Negev mountains.

We’ll be happy to share with you the beautiful sights of the desert, please take a look at the tour itinerary and choose your desert jeep tour destination. Our location is in the town of Mitzpe Ramon, in the heart of the Negev desert, less than one minute from the famous Ramon Crater and only a two-hour drive away from the crowded urban heart of Israel.

Mitspe Ramon, in the heart of the desert, has easy access to and a supporting platform for desert tour services, jeep tours, hiking and camping.

The Negev desert has beautiful landscapes, a variety of colors and textures, geological formations, and rich history. Come to explore with us the amazing (Makhtesh) Ramon Crater, the essence of desert beauty, the mystery of Har Karkom, the historical Nabatean incense routes, the beautiful and refreshing springs of the Zin valley, and many other nice spots, reachable by 4X4 vehicles only.

Beyond 4X4 jeep tours that concentrate on sites located off the paved roads, we can tour together with you, in-depth content tours throughout the Negev and get to know the cultural, heritage and historical sites in the Negev and across the land, we can build for you a special desert tour experience that combines all the content worlds of the Negev desert, accompanied by a certified tour guide.

Private jeep tours for small groups of four participants or less, tailor-made especially for you, accompanied by a tour guide at affordable prices

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*Please check out: 2-hour jeep tour to the Ramon crater, starting from 850 shekels.

Ramon crater or Machtesh Ramon, in the heart of the Negev desert mountains, is the largest erosive crater in the world.  Visiting the crater and its surroundings reveals an amazing stratum of geological layers with endless colors and shapes, unique formations, minerals, and natural beauty.

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*Twilight time jeep tour, combined with a bonfire, stargazing, and an astronomy workshop starting at 1500 shekels

Please check out our special offer: the most beautiful evening - night tour: a 4x4 desert tour in the Ramon crater, combined with a bonfire, stargazing, and an astronomy workshop.

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*The Negev tailor-made desert tour, history, heritage, national parks, nature reserves, and more starting at 1900 shekels:

This a special tour for travelers and visitors that would like to experience the Negev desert, through its beautiful sites, nature reserves, and national parks. Following your areas of interest that are close to your heart, we can build together a beautiful tour plan and tour the desert area between Mitzpe Ramon and Sde Boker. Please contact us for more information.

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Ramon Crater jeep tours:

Our Jeep tours are planned to enable all travelers from any place and age to get to know the desert through the exciting experience of riding jeeps in the beautiful desert paths and the unforgettable view of the Ramon Crater, we try to illustrate the amazing geological phenomena found in Ramon Crater and to stimulate all our senses in different flavors, and the special atmosphere of the desert environment.

We invite you to feel and look at the desert plants, the stone, the special minerals, and the animals. Undoubtedly, this is the best way to enjoy our magical desert in one of the places that must be visited in the world.

On our short introduction tours to Ramon crater, we will introduce to you the highlights of the area and let you experience the best of the Negev desert. Ramon crater is the largest erosion crater in the world and it’s one of the most amazing geological formations on planet Earth.

Ramon Crater Jeep Tour Itinerary:

Our tours depart from Mitzpe Ramon, directly down on road 40 to the depths of the crater, a few minutes later, we leave the paved road and enter the 4x4 desert trails on the most ancient area of Ramon crater, the geological layers that we find there are 240000000 years old and they were created as sedimentary rock layers in the depths of the ocean. it's a great area for Fossils searching and hope to find some.

Later on, we will climb up on a steep and thrilling 4×4 trail to the most amazing observation point at Mt. Gvanim. From that point, we have a panoramic view, 360 degrees around the whole rim of the crater and its beautiful colors and shapes, next, we will continue driving on 4×4 trails to wadi Zochalim (the Dinosaurs valley) and cross the road to Wadi Gvanim, continue to Saharonim spring and the ancient Nabatean Khan, next driving through the thrilling ascent of Dekalim to Nekarot horseshoe canyon visit the beautiful gorge of Nekarot. This is a great point for a coffee break. Later on, continue driving through wadi Ardon and its Famous dykes (geological phenomenon).

Next, we will visit Beerot campground for a toilet break and then drive to the southern rim of the crater along the pipeline road, and enter the wide riverbed of Wadi Nekarot, along with the riverbed we have a chance to meet some of the local animals in their favorite habitat and taste some desert plants.  Later on, we will get back on the road and return to Mitzpe Ramon.

This is our full 4-hour tour itinerary, and there are other versions of 2 or 3 hours.

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The Ramon Crater one-day tour information

We start our day tour in Mitzpe Ramon at a very beautiful observation point at the Camel lookout point. Then we will drive on trails along the Northern Ramon ridge and the upper Zin valley, the new desert vineyards, and the Bedouin settlements.

This area is the border of the ancient biblical and Byzantine settlements and along the track, we will see and understand the way those settlers succeeded to develop amazing agriculture in the dry desert climate, we will see their followers: the Bedouins and the new desert vineyards.

*We can be hosted in additional payment at wadi Aricha’s Bedouin Shepherd village and get to know the Bedouin culture and history through stories and tales.

Later on, we will return to Mitzpe Ramon to lunch in one of the restaurants or snack bars. After lunch, we will drive down from Mitzpe Ramon on road 40 down to the crater and enter the lowest base layers that were formed in this area during the Jurassic era, we can feel and touch amazing stones and rocks, clay, and sand in endless colors and shapes then we continue our tour and drive to Saharonim spring and the ancient Nabatean Khan.

We walk a bit around and then continue our tour down on Dekalim ascent to a Nekarot horseshoe canyon, a dry river bed, stop for a coffee break in one of the most beautiful spots and continue on driving through wadi Ardon and its dikes (geological phenomenon), We stop under the shade of the Acacia trees and get to know the desert world of plants and wildlife. Next, we will visit Beerot campground for a toilet break.

Next, we will drive across the crater on the pipeline road to the south end at Saharonim Mountain, continue to the main road, and then 4×4 trails to wadi Zochalim (reptiles). Then we will climb up on a 4×4 trail to the most amazing observation point at Mt. Gvanim.

From that point, we can look around 360 degrees and get the whole dimension of the crater, its beautiful colors, and shapes, and get to know and understand this unique geological phenomenon. Afterward, we get back to the main road and drive back to Mitzpe Ramon.

Special sunrise & sunset tours

3-hour Special desert tour in the Ramon Crater at Sunrise:

The tour departs at dawn to the Ramon Crater and gives us an interesting experience through the changing colors of dawn and sunrise. We'll cross the crater and turn off the main road, then climb with our jeep up to an amazing vantage point at the top of Mount of shades. Here, at that amazing place, we will take a break and watch the day begins while the sun is rising above the mountains of the desert, later we will drive through wadi Nekarot and wadi of shades. In these early hours, we may see the native animals, the ibex, the gazelle, the wild ass, and sometimes even a wolf or a fox.

Between sunset and nightfall in the desert, combined tour with a campfire, stargazing, and Astronomy workshop in Ramon Crater.

The most beautiful time of the day in Ramon Crater is just before sunset, in our tour, we will cross the crater through 4x4 desert trails, visit the most interesting places in the crater, and later we will climb uphill to watch a spectacular sunset. Later on, during the  twilight time and nightfall, we will drive to a nice spot in the desert, light up a campfire and sit by the fire, drink coffee and tea and watch the beautiful and clear desert sky and the twinkling stars.  Tour Departing about 1½ hours before sunset.

* Ramon crater was declared recently as a dark sky preserve by the International Dark-Sky Association. For us, as visitors to the Ramon crater, it is an amazing way to watch the beautiful desert sky and we offer you a few ways to combine a jeep tour, stargazing, and an Astronomy workshop in Ramon Crater.

Combined tour: hiking & jeeping to the Ramon crater

Meeting at Mitzpe Ramon at your accommodation place in the morning, driving all the way down to the lowest base layers that were formed in this area during the Jurassic era, we can feel and touch amazing stones and rocks, clay and sand in endless colors and shapes then we continue our tour and drive to Saharonim spring and the ancient Nabatean Khan parking place. Here we start our hike along the Nekarot horseshoe trail.

Following the Israeli national trial. It’s a beautiful and easy hike that takes 21/2- 3 hours. The trail is in the beautiful Wadi Ramon and the ruins of Khan Saharonim a 2000-year-old Khan on the famous Nabatean incense route. Wadi Ramon joins Wadi Nekarot and we will continue our trail surrounded by the massive boulders and the deep canyon walls.  Later we will climb back on the Nabatean trail, back to our jeep.  After a coffee break in one of the most beautiful spots and continue driving through wadi Ardon and its dykes (geological phenomenon).

We stop under the shade of the Acacia trees and get to know the desert world of plants and wildlife.  Next, we will visit Beerot campground for a toilet break, and next, we will drive across the crater on the pipeline road till the south end of Saharonim Mountain, continue to the main road, and then 4×4 trails to wadi Zochalim (reptiles).  Then we climb up on a 4×4 trail to the most amazing observation point at Mt. Gvanim.

From that point, we can look around 360 degrees and get the whole dimension of the crater, its beautiful colors, and shapes, and get to know and understand this unique geological phenomenon.

Tour prices include: one jeep accompanied by a professional tour guide, water supply, coffee, and tea.

The Zin vally, Ein Aqev, Avedat, Zik and Sde Boker region 4X4 desert tour

Usually, we set up meeting at Ben Gurion’s tomb at Sde Boker, then drive down to the Zin valley along the serpentine route and then along the wadi of Zin, towards Ein Aqev, one of the only desert springs that are abundant with clear water throughout the year. A few minutes' walk from the parking lot and we are at the water spring. We can dip in the cool pool and rest for a while, then we will return back to our jeeps and drive through the Zin valley towards Ein Zik and Ein Shaviv, the largest Oasis in the Negev desert.

We walk around the oasis. This oasis is known as one of the centering of the Poplar trees, known as the Euphrates poplar, many palm trees, and unique flora and fauna around the scene. We will enjoy a coffee break in the shade and then drive back to the main road through the Zin accent.

There are various custom variations, depending on the time that suits you, we can build an itinerary of three, four hours, or a whole day at the Avdat and Sde Boker sites.

Following the masters of the desert, the Nabatean incense route one-day tour

Frankincense and Myrrh are aromatic scents used in ancient times as incense in worship, essential oils, and perfumes, and were the secret of the Nabataea community's wealth.

In order to guard and be the sole trader of this precious merchandise, brought from Yemen to the Middle East, the Nabataea chose a deadly desert route, possible due to their knowledge of desert survival. On this trip, we will follow their trails in part of the world, declared as a UNESCO world heritage site.

Tour details: Usually we set up a meeting at Mitzpe Ramon and start our way along the spice route. Stop for guidance at Mt. Gevanim one of the best observation points in the crater. Then we drive along Wadi Gevanim and Ein Saharonim . Take a short walk to see Khan Saharonim, and Ein Saharonim and drive down through Dekalim accent. Our next stop is along the wide and deep wadi Nekarot and Nekarot fort.

The route follows the deep Nekarot canyon and then climbs up to Katzra fort goes down to wadi omer and meets Moa. A walk around the archaeological site of Moa and from there we continue on the 4×4 trails and road 90. From road 90 we drive on the road back to Mitzpe Ramon.

4X4 desert tours and hiking tour in the Negev gorges and canyons

In the Negev desert, there are many amazing places, varying landscapes, and unusual natural phenomena, all of which can be seen only by engaging in 4×4 tracks and hiking to these desert beauties. Most tracks are suitable for all ages, but there are also more challenging tracks. There are tours that include accommodation in the desert, under the sky in a tent, or in an organized campsite, for one night or more.

We can explore the famous Israeli national Trail and many other amazing tracks throughout the country.

The Negev highlands tour, a journey to the ancient and the modern culture in the desert. 

Meeting at the Beresheet hotel lobby, after the meeting and the introduction, we will drive to the western edge of Mitzpe Ramon and stop at a very beautiful observation point at the Camel lookout point. Next, we will drive northwest from Mitzpe Ramon along the shoulders of the Negev mountain and the wadi of Zin, this area is the greenest in the desert around us, and in the last years, it came to be a part of an amazing project of desert agriculture. The vineyards around us supply grapes to some boutique wineries.

Then, we will return to highway 40 and drive north towards Avdat. The ancient city of Avdat, 2000 years old is a Nabatean-Bizantine city that was the center of life in the Negev highlands for 700 years.   Around the city, there were villages and farms and shepherds use to walk around with their flocks, on the black rocks around the city there are hundreds of rock engravings that can reveal to us some about their life in the desert, we will take a walk on the rock engraving trails.

Next, we will visit an authentic Bedouin tent and we will be invited to a lunch break in the tent, during our visit we will be guided by our Bedouin host that will tell us about the Bedouin heritage and their traditional way of life.

Har Karkom - Biblical MT. Sinai 4x4 desert tour

Har Karkom, Karkom Mountain, in the southwest Negev desert in Israel, is possibly the biblical Mt. Sinai. Excavations on the mountain, made by Professor Emmanuel Anati, discovered that it was a major Paleolithic cult center, many of the findings are evidence that Har Karkom was a sacred mountain to ancient cultures. along with tens of thousands of years.  Almost 40000 rock engravings, flintstones tools and weapons, shrines and altars, headstones, and traces of settlements were discovered around the mountain.

Geographically, its location is on the suggested route of the children of Israel in the exodus from Egypt. Among more than 20 other mountains, no one can tell for sure, where is Mt. Sinai, and in our day tour we will explore the mountain and learn about this amazing site.  Its location is on the suggested route of the children of Israel in the exodus from Egypt.

Its location makes it accessible only by jeeps and since it’s not allowed to use the border road for security reasons, the only way now is to drive down south and then west, about three – three and a half hours drive from Mitzpe Ramon. Since our way to the mountain is through a military firing range there is a need for permission from the army to enter the area and it is possible to visit there only on Saturdays.

Generally, the meeting is in Mitzpe Ramon since it is the nearest point to the mountain. It's more than 3 hours to drive from Mitzpe Ramon on road 40 south and drive through the Ramon crater, through the desert of Paran, and then to Mt. Karkom.  When we get to the mountain we start our hike to the mountain. Climbing up to the mountain followed by many rock engraving art and archaeological sites on top of the mountain. The view from the top of the mountain towards the Sinai and Paran deserts connects us to the biblical story and the unique sites of the desert culture together with an abundance of findings with ritualistic and sacred characteristics that are part of our guidance.

The hiking to the mountain is for about 3-4 hours and then we will return to Mitzpe Ramon. Please take into account that a very long and intensive day, over 12 hours. Usually, it requires an accommodation in Mitzpe Ramon on the night before the tour to make it possible to start the tour early in the morning.

Overnight camping in the Ramon crater

An overnight stay gives you a perfect experience from the place you have visited. Our tour begins in the late afternoon, continuing through the time of sunset, twilight time, and later into the night. After a two hours 4×4 tour of the desert and after watching the sunset, we will settle down in a campground. Next, we will prepare dinner in a desert style on Poyke pots, sit around the campfire enjoying the cozy atmosphere of the night and watch the stars. Next, we will retire to sleep in tents.

At the first light of the day, we will wake up and watch the sunrise. Next, prepare breakfast and get back on the road. There is an option to return back to town or to continue to tour the desert by jeep or hiking.

Some words about me

Among the pioneers of desert tourism in the High Negev desert, with experience of over 29 years in the Negev, authorized by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism as a nationwide tour guide, with particular expertise in desert tours, I will love to travel with you and introduce to you the wonders of the desert and share with you the amazing beauty of the Negev Desert, Israel.

Our expertise is tailor-made tours in the Negev desert and Israel’s nationwide back roads and 4×4 routes. Every one of us is a proud resident of Mitzpe Ramon, a small and beautiful town located in the heart of the largest nature reserve, “Har Hanegev Nature Reserve”. Thank you, Eyal Korin, your personal tour guide.

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Ramon Crater (Makhtesh)

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Next to a small town in Israel called Mitzpe Ramon, the Majestic Ramon crater (Makhtesh) is revealed, read more below Mizpe Ramon Hotels and Ramon crater tours and activities

Getting to Mitzpe Ramon

town called Mitzpe Ramon. At the southern end of the town, quite without warning, you will find yourself on the edge of a precipice (don’t worry. No danger of driving over the edge) with a spectacular view of the Ramon Crater, or, as it should be called, the Makhtesh Ramon.

What is the Ramon Crater(Makhtesh)?

The Ramon Makhtesh is 40 kilometers in length, between 2 and 10 kilometers wide and reaches a depth of 500 meters. It is the largest of three major Makhteshim (plural of Makhtesh) to be found in the Negev desert.

Ramon crater visitor center

The Mitzpe Ramon Visitors; Center

Situated high up, where the town of Mitzpe Ramon meets the edge of the crater, the visitors center has much to offer, a very interesting exhibition demonstrating how the makhtesh was formed, an exhibition dedicated to the life of Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut who perished with his crewmates in the Columbia space shuttle that disintegrated when reentering the earth & atmosphere, and finally, a superb observation deck. Wildlife

The most common animals to be found in the area are the Nubian ibex. These graceful animals are quite used to people so you will usually see them wandering around the area including the town center and between the houses. Other animals include Dorcas gazelles, striped hyenas and a few Arabian leopards

Ramon Crater Tours and Activities

Book a tour to Ramon crater with Tzur tours!

Rappelling – Experience the descent of the precipice with the help of specially designed equipment. It may look difficult but it is surprisingly easy, and does not require any previous experience. The experience is great. Bedouin Hospitality – relax in an authentic Bedouin tent, enjoying the view, while sipping strong black coffee together with fresh pita bread.

Mitzpe Ramon Hotels

Mitzpe Ramon is a small town but has a range of hotels to suit any budget. Right at the top of the range is the famous Bereshit hotel. This hotel is right along the edge of the crater so that there are spectacular views from all the rooms, from the lounge, from the dining room, and even from the swimming pool. Every detail is special and you will remember your stay at this hotel for a long time. Other hotels are more standard in style but clean and efficient and good value for money. Alternative accommodation can be found in and around Mitzpe Ramon ranging from Bedouin tents to luxury chalets set in the desert atmosphere. Restaurants – There is a choice ranging from fast food to classy restaurants.

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We invite you to join us on a journey deep into the Israeli Negev desert wilderness, to learn about the geological forces that formed the unique Ramon Crater (AKA Makhtesh Ramon ) , the Zin Valley and more. To become familiar with the surprisingly diverse ecosystem of wildlife and vegetation hidden along the way of the Negev desert trails and meet with the people inhibiting the area on a Negev desert tour.

Enjoy Mitzpe Ramon jeep tours, ride on our 4X4 vehicle that sits up to 7 passengers, in a pleasant climate controlled cabin, equipped with an advance suspension system to keep you comfortable through the bumpy track ahead.

Where to Go and What to See

Our most popular desert jeep tours are family friendly and require no special skills. However, if you have a specific interest to investigate deeper into any of the exotic features that this piece of land has to offer (history, plants, food, people, desert agriculture etc.), please let us know and we will be happy to suggest a Negev desert tour tailored just for you. We especially recommend our the Ramon crater jeep tour .

All you need to do is to let us know where you would like us to pick you (within Mizpe Ramon, unless you request otherwise), and we will show up with our premium vehicle and take you with us on a jeep tour into the heart of the desert. The most popular Negev desert tours commonly leave from Mitzpe Ramon heading to the Ramon crater (Makhtesh Ramon) , the   Zin Valley   , to a Bedouin hospitality or a local deluxe vinery – see more details above and in the links added.

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Contact us and we will be happy to share our knowledge of the Negev desert tours and the area and answer any kind of question you may have!

• All jeep tours are suited for all ages, including families, groups, teams and couples.
• All jeep tours leave from Mitzpe Ramon unless otherwise mentioned
• Vast parts of the Negev region are declared nature reservations, under the supervision of the Israel Nature and Park Authority. We work closely with their people to ensure that we do not violate any rules or regulations, and take any means necessary to preserve the local nature values.

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A complete guide to Makhtesh Ramon (the Ramon Crater)

Following my guide to Mitzpe Ramon, here’s a more focused guide about Makhtesh Ramon, also known as the Ramon Crater. Makhtesh Ramon, a geological feature right next to the little town of Mitzpe Ramon, is the largest erosion cirque in the world, so I thought it deserved its own guide. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Israel and is an excellent place for nature lovers. So… Here’s all you need to know about visiting and exploring Makhtesh Ramon in the Israeli Negev.

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What is Makhtesh Ramon and how was it formed?

Makhtesh Ramon is the largest erosion cirque in the world, 40 kilometers long and up to 10 kilometers wide. Many people call it mistakenly “Ramon Crater,” but the truth is that it is not a crater. It was  not  formed by a meteor that crashed onto Earth and created a huge hole in the ground. Instead,  it was formed over millions of years.  It’s hard to believe, but millions of years ago, the Negev Desert was all covered with seawater. In this water, a layer of hard chalkstone was formed above a soft sandstone that existed there before. And then, there was tectonic activity that moved everything around and raised the layers upwards, creating a mountain over the course of 50 million years. The mountain’s peak was above the water, and the water and wind started breaking it apart, digging through the hard chalk and reaching the soft sandstone. At some point, the sea withdrew, the layers were raised again, and rivers started flowing through the area. Because the sandstone was exposed, the rivers could carry the sandstone out of the depressed area and empty the makhtesh, leaving only the hard stone around it. That’s more or less how it was formed, in very short.

Apart from Makhtesh Ramon, there are five other makhtesh forms in Israel. There are also makhtesh forms in Sinai and other places around the world. But Makhtesh Ramon is the largest, and when walking inside it, you can see very ancient stones from millions of years ago.

Why is it called “Ramon”? 

For many years, the main exhibition in the Ramon Visitor Center was focused on Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut who died on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. That’s why many people thought – and maybe still believe – that Makhtesh Ramon was called after Ilan Ramon. But the truth is that it’s not connected to him. The name “Ramon” comes from local Bedouins who lived here hundreds of years ago. They called the area “Wadi Ramon” because they found a wide path here, part of the ancient Nabatean road, the  Incense Trade Route . The Bedouins figured that this route was old, from the time of the Romans. So, it could be that the Bedouins called the place “Wadi Ramon” after the Romans who passed here. 

How to get there?

Now, how do you get to Makhtesh Ramon?  The easiest way is to get there by car  because then you can get around the makhtesh more easily. Makhtesh Ramon is located in the heart of the Negev Desert, about a 3-hour drive from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Many people stop there on the way down or up from  Eilat .  To find the best route based on your departure point, use  Waze  or  Google Maps .

You can also get to the area by public transportation, but no bus stops inside the makhtesh. The bus only gets to the town of Mitzpe Ramon, and from there, you will need to hike into the makhtesh or take a taxi, which will be pretty expensive. That’s why I recommended getting to Makhtesh Ramon by car unless you’re planning on a hiking trip.

Here’s how you can get to Mitzpe Ramon by public transport:

• From Tel Aviv –  You can take a train from any station to the “Be’er Sheba Center” station. From there, walk to the Be’er Sheba Central Station, which is right next to the train station, and get on bus number 64 or 65 to Mitzpe Ramon. The whole ride should take about 3.5 hours and cost 48 ILS.
• From Jerusalem –  You can take bus number 470 from the Central Station to the Be’er Sheba Central Station and then change to bus number 64 or 65 to Mitzpe Ramon. The whole ride should take about 3.5 hours and cost 27 ILS.

There are many more ways to get there by public transport, so check  Google Maps  or  Moovit  for the most recommended routes based on your location.

Learn all about public transportation in Israel here .

When to come to Makhtesh Ramon?

Visiting the makhtesh is an outdoor activity, so  the best time to come is anytime between October and May,  when the temperature is usually mild or cold. If you’re camping outdoors, you might prefer coming in the fall (October-November) or the late spring (March-May) when it isn’t freezing during the night. Summer (June-September) is usually too hot for hiking in the makhtesh, but if you only plan to drive around the different sites, summer could also be an option.

No matter when you come, you need to remember that Makhtesh Ramon is a desert and that the desert gets pretty cold at night. So, come prepared with warm clothes for the evenings!   

Also, it’s good to check the weather forecast a few days before you arrive to make sure that it’s not going to rain. If it is going to rain, try to change your itinerary so you’ll be in the makhtesh on a more pleasant day. Hiking during rain is not recommended and could be dangerous. Check out the  Israeli Meteorological Service website  for the most accurate forecast.  

Where to stay in the makhtesh?

Most people who come to visit Makhtesh Ramon stay in a hotel or hostel in Mitzpe Ramon, the town right next to it. But if you want to stay INSIDE the makhtesh and experience sleeping in the middle of a desert, there are a few options, all based on camping. Here are your options for staying in the makhtesh:

• Selina Ramon  –  This is the place to go if you want to stay in the makhtesh and enjoy camping in excellent conditions. Selina Ramon offers private glamping tents with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a comfortable bed. The showers and restrooms are shared. If you want, there’s also an option to sleep in a Bedouin-styled shared tent. I haven’t stayed here, but I’ve peeked into the property, and it looks good.
• Be’erot Campground  (Khan Be’erot) –  This is an excellent campground operated by the Israeli Nature and Parks Authority all year round. I stayed here with my friends, and we enjoyed a great night with lighting, electricity outlets, drinking water, restrooms, and showers. Most people come with their own tents, but there are also shared tents, which they open if there’s a minimum amount of people. In any case, there’s no air conditioning here.   Read my review of Be’erot Campground .
• Free campgrounds with no facilities.  There are also several free camping sites in the makhtesh, which do not include any facilities such as lighting, drinking water, restrooms, or showers. In some places, you might be lucky to find a field restroom. Some of the free campgrounds include  Nahal Gevanim Campground ,  Har Ardon Campground , and  Geves Pnimi Campground . Please note that some roads in Makhtesh Ramon close after 5 PM to protect the local wildlife, so you will need to get to the campgrounds before that time.  Read more about camping in Israel.

If you prefer to stay in a hotel, you can  find recommended hotels in Mitzpe Ramon on Booking.com . You can also check out my review about the  Spice Quarter Inn . 

What to do at Makhtesh Ramon? 

Makhtesh Ramon is the place to go if you love nature and want to enjoy the sights of the Israeli desert. It reveals stone layers that are millions of years old and is filled with fabulous colors. You can explore this beautiful natural phenomenon in many different ways – by driving between the main sites of the makhtesh, hiking through it, or taking part in a wide range of activities available in this region of Israel. Here are some of the main things you can do at Makhtesh Ramon:

View the Makhtesh from above

Even if you’re just passing by, you will probably stop to view Makhtesh Ramon from the top of its rim. Many people stop at the  Barak and Amichai Lookout , situated on the road going down to the makhtesh. But if you want a broader view, I recommend stopping at the  Albert Promenade.  One of the best spots on the promenade is the Camel Mount, a small hill from which you can get excellent views of the makhtesh.

It’s nice to view it during the day, but I also recommend viewing it at sunrise or sunset when the colors change a bit. It’s magical!

Visit the Makhtesh Ramon Visitor Center

While it’s not a must, you can stop at the Makhtesh Ramon Visitor Center before exploring the makhtesh. It’s been upgraded recently, and now there are really nice interactive exhibitions there, telling the story of the makhtesh, how it was formed, how it evolved, and about the desert wildlife that lives within it. The visit will most likely take up to 45 minutes unless you’re really interested in every single display.

The visitor center is located on the rim of the makhtesh, not far from the Barak and Amichai Lookout.  Here’s the location on Google Maps .  

It’s open on Sunday to Thursday and Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM and on Fridays and holiday eves from 8 AM to 4 PM. In winter, it closes an hour earlier. And, of course, there’s an entrance fee. If you get  the Israel Pass , it’s included in the pass.

Go driving in the makhtesh

One of the things that most people do when visiting Makhtesh Ramon is to drive between its main sites. Many sites are accessible by car, so it’s easy to do.

Here is a suggested route you can do by car:

• Drive down to HaMinsara .  It’s a small hill covered with quartzite rocks that look like dark bricks or blocks of wood, which is why it is also dubbed “the Carpentry Shop.” You can stop in the parking lot next to HaMinsara and then take a short walk up to the top. If you want to go on a longer hike, you can try the  hike from HaMinsara to the Prism Wall .
• Continue to the Colorful Sand Park (the “Stone, Wind, Water site”). If you haven’t eaten yet, this is a nice place to stop for breakfast. This is the only spot in the makhtesh where you are allowed to gather sand from the ground, so some people come here with small bottles and fill them up with colorful sand. The sand is in different colors because the rocks here have different minerals, and each mineral has its own color. This place was a quarry until 2001, and after rain, part of it gets filled with water, forming a beautiful pool. You can also find explanation signs here, telling the story of the makhtesh.

• Drive on the  Ramon Colors Route .  This 7-km road is accessible for any car and passes by some old quarries that existed in the makhtesh. One of the interesting things you can see along this road is a huge pipe, which was the oven of a clay factory that closed down in the 1990s.
• Continue to  Khan Saharonim .  It’s an ancient Nabatean fortress from the 2nd or 3rd century, next to a spring in the heart of the desert. There’s a gravel road that leads to the spot.
• Check out the “ Ammonite Wall .”  To get there, you will need to continue on road number 40 until you see a sign toward the Ammonite Wall, pointing to the right. Park your car and walk about 700 meters on the red-marked trail to the Ammonite Wall. Many people like to visit this wall, where you can see very ancient fossils of ammonites, underwater creatures that went extinct about 66 million years ago. These ammonites are proof that this area was once covered with seawater. 

Here’s a map that shows the main points of interest in Makhtesh Ramon:

Hike in Makhtesh Ramon

Many sites are accessible by car, but not everything can be seen from the road. If you want to see the colors and shapes of Makhtesh Ramon up close, the best way to do it is by hiking on its trails. There are many hiking trails throughout the makhtesh. You can do day hikes or combine several trails and go on a longer hike while sleeping at campgrounds along the way.

Here are some of the popular day hikes in the makhtesh:

• The Nekarot Horseshoe Trail  –  This 13-km trail is a circular trail that takes you to Khan Saharonim, up Mount Saharonim, through a dry natural horseshoe, and to beautiful dikes in the wall of the makhtesh.
• The Shen Ramon Trail  –  This 13-km circular trail partially overlaps the  Israel National Trail.  It takes you to the top of the Shen Ramon, one of the highest points in Makhtesh Ramon. 
• Har Ardon Trail –  I haven’t done this trail yet, but one of my friends did, and she said it’s one of the most beautiful trails she’d ever done. She says the view from the top of Har Ardon (Mount Ardon) is stunning. The short circular trail is about 7.5 kilometers long, and from what I understood, it’s difficult. You can find a description of the trail on  Israel by Foot’s website .

It’s important to hike with enough drinking water – at least 3 liters of water per person, a hat if there’s sun, and good walking shoes to support your feet and overcome the rocky terrain. Recommended read >>  What to pack for a hiking trip in Israel?

Special activities in Makhtesh Ramon

And lastly, I want to talk about some special activities in the makhtesh, which I personally have not done, but my family members and some of my friends have done and recommended doing. They are pricier than exploring the makhtesh on your own but can really upgrade your experience:

• Go stargazing –  My parents and my brother, who have went stargazing in the makhtesh, described it as the highlight of their trip there. Makhtesh Ramon is the first International Dark Sky Park in the Middle East, so it’s one of the best places to stargaze in the Middle East. I’ve done stargazing in the desert before, and it’s magical! You can see all the stars above you.  Here’s a recommended company that does stargazing .  
• Take a Jeep tour through the makhtesh –  If you want to see the lesser-known places in Makhtesh Ramon but don’t want to go hiking, you can take a Jeep tour! There are many operators. One of the most recommended ones is Adam Sela.  You can book his private Jeep tour on Viator .
• Go rappelling –  Another popular activity in the makhtesh is wall rappelling or abseiling. It’s a thrilling experience that also provides fantastic views of Makhtesh Ramon. I know that families with teenagers love it.  

Travel insurance

No matter where you travel, it’s always a good idea to consider travel insurance. 

As I’ve already mentioned, Makhtesh Ramon offers a variety of adventurous activities, including rappelling, Jeep tours, and plenty of hiking trails. If you plan to take part in an adventurous activity, you might want to consider travel insurance, just to be on the safe side. World Nomads  offers coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation, and more.

Makhtesh Ramon is one of Israel’s most beautiful natural landscapes and one of my favorite places to go hiking. You can drive between the main sites in the makhtesh, hike through it, or do a variety of special activities, such as stargazing and rappelling down its walls. No matter what you choose to do there, I’m sure you’ll have a great time!  

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הנגב ,כשישים אחוז משטחה של מדינת ישראל הוא אחד האזורים היפים בעולם, שילוב מרתק של טבע מהמם ונופי מדבר מגוונים.  מכתש רמון הינו אחת מתופעות הטבע היפות בארץ ובעולם. באזור מכתש רמון יש מסלולים רבים, קצרים וארוכים החושפים אותנו ליופיו של המדבר. התצפית משפת המכתש במצפה רמון, כמו גם ביקור בשלל האטרקציות של העיר מהווה חופשה נהדרת לסוף שבוע או למספר ימים גדול יותר.

טיולי ג'יפים במכתש רמון הם שער הכניסה לאטרקציות הרבות באיזור הר הנגב. מכתש רמון הוא תופעה גאולוגית מגוונת כאשר רוחבו כ7 ק"מ ואורכו מעל 40 ק"מ והוא הגדול מבין מכתשי הנגב. זהו מכתש אירוזי או מכתש בלייה הגדול מסוגו בעולם, סלעיו הקדומים "מגלים" לנו את ההיסטוריה של כדור הארץ מתקופות קדומות מעל 250 מליון שנה.

מטרת טיולי הג'יפים היא לאפשר לכל מטייל לגלות את סודו של המדבר, לחוות מקרוב את יופייה של פיסת הארץ הלא נודעת הזו ולהעביר אליכם את אהבתנו לאזור המיוחד הזה. מכתש רמון הוא תופעה גיאולוגית ייחודית כאשר ע"י טיול ג'יפים במכתש מעביר בצורה הטובה את נופיו המרהיבים.

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Tour to Ramon Crater

Stretched over 25 miles, in the heart of the Negev desert, the Ramon Crater is unique geological formation that looks like a hit of an asteroid. In reality, it was formed by specific geo-morphological conditions that exposed a variety of geological layers. Combined with its special wildlife, archaeological sites, and Bedouins, the Ramon Crater and its surroundings are a fascinating region to explore.

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We recommend a 2 days private tour the Ramon crater to fully absorb this special part of southern Israel, staying at  Mizpe Ramon . The town is set on the crater’s northern edge, and offers several places to stay, from lodges to luxury spa hotels.

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