Red Canyon jeep tour in Eilat: A brief walk

Climb through a sandstone crack, then stand where four lands meet

A Red Canyon jeep tour in Eilat combines 1.5 hours of walking and ladder climbing through a narrow sandstone gorge with a jeep ride through the Eilat Mountains, ending at Mount Joash's four-countries viewpoint. Hotel pickup is included. The tour runs in open eight-seat jeeps with a professional driver and a guide in English or Hebrew. The full outing takes around four hours and suits all ages from one year old, though children need supervision on the ladders and steep sections.

Step-by-step itinerary

Red Canyon jeep tour and views

• Pick up from hotels
• Drive to Red Canyon via Route 12
• Walk 1.5 hours in Red Canyon
• Return to parking lot
• Visit spring
• Observe four lands from Mount Joash
• Return to hotels

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and a short drive to the Red Canyon trailhead via Route 12. Once there, you walk for about an hour and a half through the canyon itself: a narrow crack carved into sandstone where the path climbs ladders and crosses sections above the drop. The walking is the core of the experience. It is not a casual stroll, and the ladders and exposed stretches mean you need to be comfortable with some exposure and physical effort.

After you exit the canyon and return to the parking lot, the jeep portion begins. You drive to a spring, then continue upward to Mount Joash, where the tour ends at a viewpoint overlooking four countries at once. From there, the driver takes you back to your hotel. The whole outing runs about four hours, which leaves the rest of your day open for other plans in Eilat or time to rest after the morning's climbing.

The jeeps are open-air vehicles with eight seats, and a professional driver handles all navigation and driving. You are a passenger, not behind the wheel. A guide travels with the group and speaks English or Hebrew. The tour runs in all weather, so bring warm clothes and hiking shoes in winter. Water is essential year-round. Children from one year old can join, but very small children will need a parent's help on the ladders, and the operator provides specialized infant seats if needed.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• open-jeep transport with a professional driver.
• guided tour in English or Hebrew.
• entry to Red Canyon and Mount Joash viewpoint.
• geological and historical review of the sites.
• all fees and taxes.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish and Hebrew

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sole Tours Jeep Tour Eilat

Is this one for you?The four-hour duration leaves your afternoon free for other Eilat activities or rest, making this a natural morning outing. The canyon walk is the centerpiece. If you are comfortable with ladders and exposed sections, the combination of climbing and jeep scenery justifies the time commitment. If heights or scrambling concern you, this tour is not the right fit.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hebrew.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

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.

What is the Red Canyon like to walk through?

The Red Canyon is a narrow crack in sandstone where the path climbs ladders and crosses sections with steep drops on either side. The 1.5-hour walk is the main part of the tour and requires comfort with exposure and some physical effort, though it suits all fitness levels.

How long is the whole tour and what happens after the canyon?

The tour takes around four hours total. After you exit the canyon, you return to the jeeps and drive to a spring, then continue up Mount Joash to a viewpoint where you can see four countries from one spot before heading back to your hotel.

Do I need to drive the jeep myself?

No. You ride as a passenger in an open eight-seat jeep with a professional driver. The driver handles all navigation while you focus on the scenery and the canyon walk.

What should I bring and what is the weather like?

Bring hiking shoes, warm clothing in winter, and a bottle of water. The tour runs in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the season. In summer, sun protection is important. In winter, layers and a jacket are essential.