Eretz Hatzvi is a guided-tour operator led by Zvika Peretz, with current listings for Dead Sea and wider Israel outings. The useful way to book is by the named trip, date, and difficulty, not by assuming every route shown on the company site runs continuously.
By DeadSea.com Editorial
Last reviewed: September 2026
What kind of trip can you book?
The current operator site presents organized hikes and guided trips, including Dead Sea themes such as sinkhole landscapes, salt formations, and seasonal itineraries. The regional tourism portal independently identifies the same operator and links to the business.
| Confirm before paying | What you need |
|---|---|
| Exact trip name | One current route or event |
| Meeting point | Written pin and arrival time |
| Physical level | Distance, terrain, exposure, and expected pace |
| Guide role | Name and relevant credential |
| Weather policy | Reroute, postponement, or refund terms |
| Inclusions | Transport, admission, food, equipment, and tax |
Are sinkhole tours safe?
Sinkhole areas require local access knowledge. Do not walk into closed or unstable terrain, follow an old route post, or separate from the guide. A current guided product should define where participants may walk and what happens when ground or authority conditions change.
The purpose is to understand the changing landscape from an appropriate route, not to approach the edge of a collapse feature for a photograph.
Is the guide licensed?
The operator presents Zvika Peretz as the guide. For any service sold as licensed tour guiding, verify the full name in the current Ministry of Tourism guide registry. This is a normal booking check, not a judgment about the business.
Also ask who will lead your specific departure. The company founder and the person guiding on the day may not always be the same.
How difficult are the tours?
Difficulty depends on the named route. Ask about total walking, ascent, descent, loose ground, ladders, shade, toilets, and how long the group will remain exposed. Give the operator ages, mobility needs, health limitations, and hiking experience before accepting a recommendation.
A family label does not answer whether the route fits a toddler, a teenager, or an adult with limited balance.
What happens in extreme heat or rain?
The desert plan must change when heat or flash-flood conditions make a route unsafe. Check the same-day message from the operator and current authority alerts. Do not insist on the advertised itinerary when the guide chooses a safer alternative.
Carry water and sun protection even when transport is included. Ask whether any section lacks reliable shade or mobile reception.
How does Eretz Hatzvi compare with a jeep tour?
Some trips focus on walking and interpretation, while a jeep outing uses a vehicle to reach or cross desert terrain. Decide how much physical activity you want before comparing prices.
For vehicle-based options, use the Dead Sea jeep tours guide.
The broader Dead Sea tours guide compares more formats. Start there when the activity type is still open.
Frequently asked questions
Does Eretz Hatzvi run tours every day?
Do not assume so. Use the current trip calendar and confirm your exact departure.
Can I book a private group?
The operator should confirm the current private or organized-group formats, minimum size, and price.
Are children allowed on sinkhole trips?
The answer must be route-specific. Give each child’s age and ask about terrain, supervision, and current access.
Where do tours start?
The meeting point depends on the trip. Use the written location provided for the booking.
Is this a Jordan operator?
This profile covers Israel bookings. Any Jordan itinerary requires separate country, guide, transport, and border planning.