Red Canyon jeep tour from Eilat: 4-hour hike and drive

Granite peaks and canyon ravines in one half-day loop from the Red Sea

A private guided jeep tour from Eilat that mixes driving and hiking through Red Canyon, a 4-hour route combining geology, history and desert ecology. You'll walk through Nahal Shlomo stream bed, climb to Mount Solomon's red and green granite faces, cross the ancient Mamluk road to Mecca, hike the canyon itself, and finish at Mount Yoash (725 meters) to watch the sunset over the Red Sea from the only place on earth where four countries are visible at once.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep tour and hiking at Red Canyon

• Drive 20 minutes on road 12
• Guided tour inside Red Canyon
• Drive old Patrol's road to Eilat's mountain peaks
• Drive down to Ein Netafim water source
• Stop at Mount Yoash observation point
• Watch sunset over Red Sea
• Descend back to Eilat

The experience

The tour starts with a 20-minute drive on Road 12 to Red Canyon's entrance, where the guide leads you into the ravines carved through sandstone. Nahal Shlomo, the largest stream in the area, flows despite only 15 mm of annual rainfall: acacia trees and desert wildlife have adapted to these rare water sources. Your guide explains the geology, local fauna and the signs of seasonal flooding etched into the rock.

From the canyon, you drive up to Mount Solomon (970 meters), where the granite shifts between red and green: a visual marker of the Egyptian border visible from the peak. The route then follows the old Patrol's road, an 800-year-old path once used as "the way of the Muslims to Mecca." You'll see the Mamluk-era bridge and construction techniques from that period before descending to Ein Netafim, the only water source for miles around. The final stop is Mount Yoash at 725 meters, where you watch the sunset over the Red Sea and the Arava landscape, with views into Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan: the only viewpoint on earth where all four countries are visible together.

The hike itself is a medium-difficulty walk lasting about an hour, woven through the jeep portions of the day. You'll receive desert herbal tea, traditional pita bread made fresh on a tava griddle, cheese, and a short workshop on desert tracking techniques. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Hebrew, and hotel pickup from Eilat is included in the total 4-hour duration.

What’s included

• Private guide in English, Spanish or Hebrew.
• hotel pickup from Eilat.
• desert herbal tea and traditional pita bread made on a tava griddle with cheese.
• short desert trackers workshop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Hebrew

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Eilat Desert Tours

Is this one for you?The hike is a medium-difficulty walk lasting about an hour woven through the jeep sections, so you get the canyon and the peaks without a full-day commitment or a strenuous climb. The 4-hour total includes all driving, stops and the workshop, making it a half-day option that fits alongside other Eilat activities.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Hebrew.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see the four countries from Mount Yoash, and what are they?

Mount Yoash is the only place in the world where you can see Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan all at once from a single viewpoint. At 725 meters high, it overlooks the entire Red Sea bay, and the tour times the stop to watch the sunset from there.

How old is the Mamluk road and what will I see on it?

The old Patrol's road is an 800-year-old path historically used as the route to Mecca. You'll see the bridge from the Mamluk era and the ancient construction techniques of that period, with the guide explaining the history as you drive and walk through the area.

Is the hike difficult, and how much walking is involved?

The hike is rated medium difficulty and lasts about an hour, combined with jeep driving through the rest of the route. The walking happens inside Red Canyon itself, where the guide leads you through the ravines. The total tour is 4 hours including all driving, stops and the hike.

What's included in the desert hospitality portion?

You receive desert herbal tea, traditional pita bread made fresh on a tava griddle, and cheese. The tour also includes a short desert trackers workshop, teaching you how to read signs and navigate the landscape.