{"id":4190,"date":"2026-08-18T13:10:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deadsea.com\/?post_type=attractions&p=4190"},"modified":"2026-09-05T07:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T07:02:07","slug":"eretz-hatzvi-dead-sea-tours","status":"publish","type":"attractions","link":"https:\/\/deadsea.com\/ar\/attraction\/eretz-hatzvi-dead-sea-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Eretz Hatzvi Dead Sea Tours: Booking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eretz Hatzvi Tours, led by guide Zvika Peretz, runs guided nature and hiking trips in Israel, including recurring routes in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea basin. Current operator and regional-tourism pages specifically list Dead Sea sinkhole-area trips among the available programs.<\/p>\n

Tour dates, route difficulty and meeting points vary. Contact the operator for the current Dead Sea schedule or a private-group proposal.<\/p>\n

About Zvika Peretz<\/h2>\n

According to information provided by Zvika Peretz and Eretz Hatzvi Tours, Peretz is a licensed tour guide and holds a master’s degree in Land of Israel Studies. The operator also states that he has professional liability insurance.<\/p>\n

Verification note:<\/strong> This is according to our latest sources. Please verify before booking, including the current license, qualifications and insurance directly with the operator.<\/p>\n

What to expect on the sinkhole tour<\/h2>\n

The operator describes this as a boutique tour lasting approximately four hours, with participant numbers limited. The route includes two substantial wet attractions and may involve natural water slides, “walking on clouds,” entering Elephant Pool, a warm salt sinkhole and bathing in mud pools.<\/p>\n

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The operator highlights the Mania Depression sinkhole, which it describes as having distinctive springs. Exact access, route features and water conditions can change, so confirm what is included for your date.<\/p>\n

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Dead Sea and sinkhole-area tours<\/h2>\n

The current operator schedule includes guided outings connected to sinkholes, salt formations, warm-water sites and desert wadis. Some are public registration tours, while private arrangements may also be available.<\/p>\n

Do not treat a sinkhole tour as permission to explore the shoreline independently. Sinkholes and subsidence zones can be unstable, and official geological research states that crossing such areas is unsafe without established safety arrangements. Join only the confirmed route, stay with the guide and follow all access instructions.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right route<\/h2>\n

Ask for the distance, elevation changes, terrain, estimated walking time and required fitness. Tell the operator about medical or mobility limits before registration. The suitability of one Dead Sea route does not establish that another route is appropriate for the same traveler.<\/p>\n

Desert trips also depend on heat, rain and flash-flood risk. Confirm the final departure and equipment list close to the tour date.<\/p>\n

Contact and practical details<\/h2>\n