Eilat is known as the Resort City, Israel’s window onto the Red Sea, and a base for a vacation of sun and beach, or adventure and thrill with Eilat a great base for exploring. Located southernmost city in the country, the Gulf of Eilat is located at the edge of a long narrow estuary separating the Arabian Peninsula and the Sinai Desert.
By Bus: A useful, budget-friendly option is to take either the daytime or night-time bus to Eilat, from Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and other main cities. These buses are comfortable and well equipped and have built-in Wi-Fi connection for your travelling leisure.
There are usually two buses per day, one travelling during daytime, and the other an overnight one. Travel time varies according to time of departure, but usually is around five hours. Using the bus system is an economical, friendly, and easy way to make you way down. The bonus of course being, that you get to experience stunning scenic desert road, crossing from the Northern Negev all the way down.
Eilat is the southernmost city of Israel, located hundreds of KM’s from the centre and the north of the country. Since It is one of the most popular sites in Israel, there is a very organised transportation system that makes the city accessible for all.
While in Eilat there are a few way to get around. If you’re staying at one of the hotels on the hotel strip, there are taxis everywhere, that will get you straight into the city centre. Some hotel may have organised shuttles, and it’s worth checking that once at the hotel.
Swim with the Dolphins: Dive into the turquoise waters of the Red Sea and play with the stunning aquatic life. Visitors can see and observe bottle-nosed dolphins up-close at Dolphin Reef. The reef is home to tropical fish, beautiful corals, and everyone’s favourite clowns of the sea: the playful dolphins.
Discover Jordan: Visit Petra from Eilat! This once-in-a-lifetime experience is just a hop, skip, and a jump away! Eilat is the perfect starting point for a tour to the rose-hued UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are day tours and two-day tours with daily departures to the ancient lost city.
Explore the Underwater Marine Observatory: With such a beautiful coral reef along the shores of Eilat, hundreds of people visit this observatory every year. You can enjoy a view of the sea creatures, observe the turtles and stingrays, and check out the newest addition, the shark pool!
Dive in the Red Sea: Coral Beach is often ranked as one of the best places to dive in the world. The reefs are protected by the National Parks Authority and are popular with locals and tourists alike. Whether you wish to explore the depths or just flutter along the surface and snorkel, Eilat is the perfect place to be.
Go Shopping: The city of Eilat is a tax-free zone. This makes it a popular place to go shopping. There are various shopping centers within the city, selling products from all over the world.
Hike in the Mountains: From inside the city, it is difficult to miss the towering mountains that surround Eilat. The Eilat Mountains Nature Reserve, just outside the city, is a great place to start your hike. Our Red Canyon Shuttle takes you to the most beautiful hiking trail in the region.
Explore the Desert: The Arava desert around Eilat covers some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world. Our Red Canyon, Desert Agriculture, and Kibbutz Life tour takes you into this special region. Slightly further lies the Negev region – with craters, towns, and historic sites attracting visitors from all over the world. These can be experienced on our Negev Desert Tour. Tour packages are also available.
Try a New Watersport: Feeling adventurous? Why not try something new? Test your skills at windsurfing, kitesurfing, water-skiing, stand-up paddle-boarding, and parasailing. There are several locations in Eilat that offer lessons and rentals to satisfy your adrenaline cravings. Scheduled to open in Passover 2021 will be “Splash,” a 7-acre water park. The water park will feature unique water slides with cool tech effects, like broadcast screens. The park will feature a 24-meter-high water slide – the highest water slide in the Middle East – and a huge children’s area.
