Here Are Some Unique Experience You Can Have In Israel

Israel has much more to offer visitors than Tel Aviv’s beach and Jerusalem’s religious sites. It is a country full of natural beauty, curious yet wondrous sites in desert and urban landscapes, and diverse, fascinating cultures to explore. For those keen to escape the proverbial beaten track, this collection of unique Israeli experiences is for you.

# Attend Midburn Festival

The Israeli offshoot of Burning Man, perhaps the craziest, most unique festival in the world, Midburn takes place annually in Israel’s Negev Desert. A five day event where all social norms are abandoned and creativity and self-expression pursued without limits, Midburn is sure to be an unforgettable (and at times overwhelming) experience. 2017 saw the sixth edition, with 10,500 people flocking to the Negev.

# Tour Jerusalem – underground

So you’ve seen the Western Wall, wandered through the Arab markets, and stood over Jesus’s tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – now what? Well, underneath Jerusalem’s Old City, away from the relentless heat from its intense atmosphere and scorching sun, lie ancient tunnels, remnants of a 2,000 year old Jewish city. Weaving through the Western Wall Tunnels and Zedekiah’s Cave will leave you mesmerised.

# Visit the Rosh HaNikra grottoes

Located in the north west of Israel, just a stone’s throw away from the border with Lebanon, these enchanting geological formations are one of the most unique sites to visit in the country. Take the steepest cable car in the world down and explore on foot the mystical grottoes and caves surrounding pools of glistening turquoise water.

# Camp under the stars at the Makhtesh Ramon crater

Labelled by many as the Israeli Grand Canyon, the Makhtesh Ramon Nature Reserve is the largest protected area in the country and definitely its best for stargazing. Popular with locals and tourists alike, this is one of Israel’s most breathtaking experiences. For the more adventurous, activities such as hiking, cycling, horse-riding and abseiling – not to mention sunrise jeep tours – are also available.

# Abseil down Mount Sodom’s salt caves

A unique if not slightly extreme activity, these salt caves are one of Israel’s best kept secrets. Tucked away near the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert, the caves are reached by abseiling down over 60 meters. Inside, you’ll duck, crawl and slide through narrow gaps and be awestruck by the stunning salt stalactites and stalagmites.

# Take a nighttime jeep safari in the Negev Desert

Lovers of the outdoors and nature, rejoice, for this is the desert adventure for you. Take a jeep tour (Tourist Israel are recommended) with an animal behaviour expert and keep your eyes peeled for wolves, hyenas, desert foxes, porcupines, ibexes, bats, owls and, if you’re very lucky, one of the few remaining Arabian leopards.

# Float in the Dead Sea

One of the most well known but nonetheless totally unique experiences in Israel, a trip to the Holy Land is incomplete without floating in the Dead Sea. Not only is it the lowest point on earth, it is also one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. Make sure you lather yourself in its natural, skin-smoothing mud and replenish yourself with the water’s healing properties.