A Monastery in the Desert – 3 hours (2 vehicles or more) –

A magical Razor tour into the heart of the desert, combining a challenging drive through deeply cut wadis, spectacular lookouts and a short walk to a dip in an amazing spring.

We start at our compound (Kfar Adumim junction), where a welcome with cold drinks, coffee and tea is waiting for you.

Then we get into our RZR and Tomcar vehicles (4 seats) and set off on the route

along the foothills of the Good Samaritan ridge, reaching a spectacular lookout over Prat River,

with views of Prat River, Jericho and the Jordan Valley, where our guides give a fascinating explanation.

Then we start down into Prat River, passing an ancient Hasmonean-period aqueduct on the way,

stop at the parking area and walk 200 meters to a beautiful pool of water –

a magical spring called “Ein Afhad”.

After a short dip in the spring, our guides prepare cold watermelon (in summer) or a special herbal tea.

After a short break we continue along the route to a spectacular lookout over St. George’s Monastery, hanging on the mighty cliffs of Prat River,

and hear about monastic and hermit life in the monasteries near the big city.

Then we head into the heart of the desert, passing a Bedouin encampment of the Jahalin tribe,

and reach an amazing lookout with views of the northern Dead Sea, Ogg River and the biblical Mount Azazel, with fascinating explanations.

We continue along the route over slopes, obstacles and narrow channels

until we reach the starting point, where you can order a meal at our restaurant, HaCnaanit.

https://www.hacnaanit.co.il/

Please bring clothes for the dip, water shoes and a towel.

Route length – about 3 hours.