Hikers at dawn on a Negev crater rim

NegevTrail

Desert trails, guided with precision.

Day hikes and multi-day expeditions across Israel’s Negev — crater rims, canyon floors, and starlit camps near Sde Boker.

LAT 30.8672° N
LON 34.7925° E
ELEV 480 m

Signature routes

Three ways into the Negev

From a half-day canyon walk to a multi-day traverse of Makhtesh Ramon — routes built for fit hikers who want real desert terrain, not bus-stop viewpoints.

Makhtesh Ramon sandstone landscape
Moderate 1 day

Ramon Rim Circuit

820 m+280 m14 km

Full-day rim walk above Makhtesh Ramon with colored sandstone layers, wind-carved overlooks, and a guided geology brief.

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Desert canyon hiking trail in the Negev
Easy–Mod ½–1 day

Ein Avdat Canyon

490 m+160 m6–9 km

Spring-fed canyon near Midreshet Ben-Gurion — cliffs, ibex habitat, and a cool microclimate in the heart of the desert.

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Desert camp under stars in the Negev
Challenging 3 days

Negev Traverse

base+920 m42 km

Supported multi-day trek linking wadis, highland plateaus, and a night under the Negev sky near Sde Boker.

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NegevTrail desert guide with backpack

Field craft

Local guides. Clear logistics.

We operate from the Midreshet Ben-Gurion / Sde Boker region — the practical gateway to the central Negev. Small groups, timed water caches on longer routes, and pacing that respects heat and elevation.

Expect honest difficulty ratings, early starts in summer, and briefings on leave-no-trace desert etiquette before every outing.

12+years guiding
8max group size
ENguiding language

How it works

From inquiry to trailhead

01

Share dates & fitness

Tell us your window, group size, and preferred intensity. We match a route to season and conditions.

02

Confirm logistics

We lock trail permits where needed, meeting point (usually Sde Boker area), kit list, and water plan.

03

Walk the desert

Guided hiking only — navigation, pacing, and context on geology, flora, and Nabataean routes nearby.

Starlit Negev desert camp

Next departure

Ready for crater light and quiet trails?

Send preferred dates — we reply with availability for day hikes and multi-day Negev routes.

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