Timna Park Jeep tour from Eilat: King Solomon's Mine

Drive through ancient copper mines and rift geology in a single morning

A guided Jeep tour of Timna Park from Eilat that covers King Solomon's Mine, the Syrian-African Rift and the park's copper mining heritage. The tour lasts 3.5 to 4 hours, includes hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Hebrew, entry to the park, and a historical and geological overview of the site. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or during pregnancy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Timna Park and surroundings

• Visit Timna Park
• See King Solomon's Mine area
• Pass by Israel landscapes
• Pass by Eilat city

The experience

Timna Park sits in the Syrian-African Rift, the world's longest rift valley, stretching from Turkey to East Africa. A Jeep carries you through the reserve's copper mining sites and rock formations that span thousands of years of human extraction and natural geology. King Solomon's Mine is the centerpiece: a working archaeological site where ancient miners left their mark on the landscape. The guide walks through both the human and geological history as you move through the park, so the route becomes a lesson in how the land was shaped and used.

Hotel pickup from Eilat is included, and the tour runs in all weather. Bring layers and sun protection. The guide speaks English or Hebrew depending on the group. The 3.5 to 4 hour timeframe means you're back by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day open. Insurance is covered as part of the booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Eilat.
• guided Jeep tour of Timna Park and King Solomon's Mine.
• park entry.
• historical and geological overview.
• insurance.
• live guide in English or Hebrew.

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 39 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 availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sole Tours Jeep Tour Eilat

Is this one for you?The Jeep format means you ride through the park rather than walk it, which covers more ground and keeps the pace steady over 3.5 to 4 hours: suited to travelers who want the geology and history without a full day commitment or extensive hiking.

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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 King Solomon's Mine and what do you see there?

King Solomon's Mine is an ancient copper mining site within Timna Park where archaeological evidence shows extraction work dating back thousands of years. The tour takes you through the actual mining areas and the geological formations that made the site valuable to ancient miners.

How long does the Jeep tour take from hotel pickup to return?

The full tour runs 3.5 to 4 hours, including hotel pickup from Eilat and the time spent in Timna Park exploring the mine and rift formations.

What is the Syrian-African Rift and why is it part of this tour?

The Syrian-African Rift is the world's longest rift valley, running from Turkey to East Africa. Timna Park sits within it, and the tour includes a geological overview of how the rift shaped the landscape and exposed the copper deposits that miners worked for centuries.

Is this tour suitable if I have a back injury or am pregnant?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or during pregnancy due to the Jeep travel and terrain. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby.