Eilat & the Arava
Arava desert reserves, the Eilat Mountains and the Red Sea reef.
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Hai-Bar YotvataDesert wildlife
- Timna ParkSolomon's Pillars and the Mushroom
Day 2
- Red CanyonNarrow canyon, short trail
- Mount TzfachotView over the Gulf of Eilat
Day 3
- Coral Beach ReserveSnorkeling on the reef
- Underwater ObservatoryUnderwater viewing
Tips
- Summer heat is extreme – hike in winter
- Do not touch corals
- Use reef-safe sunscreen
About this route
Eilat & the Arava (אילת והערבה). This is a 3-day route in Eilat and the Arava. Arava desert reserves, the Eilat Mountains and the Red Sea reef. Recommended season: November–March.
The first day includes Hai-Bar Yotvata (Desert wildlife) and Timna Park (Solomon's Pillars and the Mushroom). The second day includes Red Canyon (Narrow canyon, short trail) and Mount Tzfachot (View over the Gulf of Eilat). The third day includes Coral Beach Reserve (Snorkeling on the reef) and Underwater Observatory (Underwater viewing).
Style: Family and Nature. Tips: Summer heat is extreme – hike in winter. Do not touch corals. Use reef-safe sunscreen.
Questions
How many days?
3 days.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: November–March.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Hai-Bar Yotvata (Desert wildlife).