Admission is free, the atmosphere was beautiful, it was a more difficult track, suitable for school children. You can choose the difficulty level.
The Red Canyon, just off of Route 12 running along the Egyptian border, makes for a beautiful, free, unspoiled outing -- a welcome beak from the sometimes crass commercialism of downtown Eilat.
This gorgeous circular hike in the beautiful mountains of the Negev is just 20 min north of Eilat.
The very short trail (maybe 30 min?) is great for kids (there are some simple ladders and hand-holds involved, but no deep drops), and you have the option of extending the hike for ~2 hours. If you take some of the "alternate" path along this extended trail, you can get a little more challenge out of the hike.
The trail is well-marked and well-maintained.
No entrance fee.
Yes, still Lake Powell Slot Canyon in Miniature
We drove back to this site after many years we hadn't been there.
I still believe it is one of the MUST SEE places in Eilat with the Coral Beach natural Reserve and Timna Park with Solomon's Columns.
The red color, narrow walls, the sands, everything remind the Utah national parks ...just smaller.
20-30 minutes by car, a 1-2 hours walk and you'll forget you cities grey concrete and asphalt atmosphere.
Again, be careful in Summer, the noon hours are very hot with a real danger of dehydration, so make sure to take with you 1-2 liters of water per person.
And of course hat and sun screen.
Oh, I forgot, no entrance fee to pay whatsoever...it is free :)
30 minutes from Eilat.
2 hours hike. (make a round trip)
The taxi, two ways, for 6 persons did cost us 300 NLS.
Bring some water and a photo camera.
I went to Eilat with my husband and two teenage girls. We inquired with our hotel concierge about arranging a trip to hike in the Red Canyon. They called someone who then called someone else. We ended up with a guide named Yuval. He took us in an open Jeep 4-wheeling in the dessert, hiking in the canyon, and up to beautiful vistas in the surrounding area. We spent 4 hours together and had an amazing experience. We left the hotel at 2pm and hiked in the late afternoon as the sun was going down so that it was not too hot. I highly recommend Yuval and wish we had known to call him directly. He does boating tours as well, but we didn't have the opportunity to do that with him. His direct number is +972 52-2621006
