# Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem - Dead Sea day trips from Jerusalem, compared

> Independent guide to day trips from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea (Israeli shore), Masada and Ein Gedi: distances, the beaches,
> floating rules, 2026 park fees, travel advice with dates, and tours sold on GetYourGuide.
> Not affiliated with any tour operator, beach, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority or GetYourGuide.

Site: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com
Language: en. Currency: USD (tours), NIS (park fees). Country: Israel.

## Verified facts: the Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi

- Surface about 439 m below sea level, the lowest land on Earth; salinity about 34%, roughly ten times the ocean; no fish or plants live in it.
- The level falls every year (water diverted from the Jordan River, mineral works); sinkholes close parts of the shore.
- Bathing rules: only at declared beaches while lifeguards are on duty; enter slowly; keep the face out of the water; rinse in freshwater showers.
- Beaches: Ein Bokek and Hamei Zohar (south) are free public beaches; Kalia, Biankini and Neve Midbar (north) charge admission; tour listings price a private beach at 45 NIS.
- 2026 fees quoted by the tour listings: Masada National Park 37 NIS, Masada cable car round trip 54 NIS, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve 31 NIS.
- Masada: Herod's clifftop fortress, besieged by Rome until 73/74 CE, UNESCO World Heritage Site (2001); the Snake Path opens one hour before sunrise.
- Distances from Jerusalem: northern shore (Kalia) about 40 km, about 40 minutes; Ein Gedi about 1 hour 30; Masada and Ein Bokek about 1 hour 30 to 2 hours (Route 1, Route 90).
- Route 1 and Route 90 pass through the West Bank north of Ein Gedi; carry a passport. Buses stop for Shabbat (Friday afternoon to Saturday evening).
- Travel advice: US State Department Israel Level 3 'Reconsider travel' (updated 23 October 2026), Level 4 in the north, near Gaza and the Egyptian border; the alert does not mention the Dead Sea. UK FCDO (updated 22 July 2026) excludes East Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ramallah, Jericho and the areas south of Jericho from its West Bank warning. Advice changes: check your government's page.

## Tours listed on this site (all leave from Jerusalem; all cancel free up to 24 hours before)

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- Masada and Dead Sea Day Tour with Pickup (Pickup in Jerusalem) - from $115 per person, 10 hours, the price covers: Guide, Masada, cable car, beach; rated 4.4 from 836 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/masada-dead-sea-tour-from-jerusalem/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/from-jerusalem-masada-dead-sea-full-day-tour-with-pickup-t21495/
- Dead Sea Float: Half-Day Trip (Abraham Hostel, HaNevi'im St) - from $50 per person, 5 hours, the price covers: Transport and beach entry; rated 4.6 from 166 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/dead-sea-half-day-float-from-jerusalem/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/from-jerusalem-dead-sea-chill-out-half-day-trip-t23580/
- Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea (Abraham Hostel, HaNevi'im St) - from $106 per person, 10 hours, the price covers: Transport and beach; park fees extra; rated 4.5 from 251 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/masada-sunrise-ein-gedi-dead-sea-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/from-jerusalem-masada-at-sunrise-ein-gedi-dead-sea-tour-t23458/
- Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Guided Tour (David Citadel Hotel, King David St) - from $99 per person, Full day, the price covers: Guide and transport; all fees extra; rated 4.4 from 253 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/masada-ein-gedi-dead-sea-guided-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/masada-ein-gedi-dead-sea-tour-more-from-jerusalem-t119056/
- Masada and Dead Sea, Entrance Fees Included (Hotel pickup in Jerusalem) - from $123 per person, 7 to 10 hours, the price covers: Guide, pickup, entrance fees; rated 4.3 from 394 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/masada-dead-sea-tour-entrance-fees-included/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/from-jerusalem-masada-dead-sea-tour-including-entrance-fe-t20582/
- Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea by Bus (Abraham Hostel, HaNevi'im St) - from $106 per person, 10 hours, the price covers: Transport and beach; park fees extra; rated 4.7 from 51 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/masada-ein-gedi-dead-sea-by-bus/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/masada-ein-gedi-and-dead-sea-climb-hike-and-swim-tour-t23460/
- Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour (David Citadel Hotel, King David St) - from $105 per person, 10 hours, the price covers: Guide in Bethlehem; beach 45 NIS extra; rated 4.7 from 491 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/bethlehem-dead-sea-day-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/from-jerusalem-bethlehem-and-dead-sea-day-tour-t278377/
- Jericho, Jordan River and Dead Sea (Hotel pickup in Jerusalem) - from $116 per person, 10 hours, the price covers: Guide, pickup, entrance fees; rated 4.7 from 14 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/jericho-jordan-river-dead-sea-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jericho-l1677/from-jerusalem-tour-of-jericho-jordan-river-the-dead-sea-t410800/
- Dead Sea Spa and Sightseeing Day (Hotel pickup in Jerusalem) - from $85 per person, 10 hours, the price covers: Guide, pickup, beach; treatments extra; rated 4.5 from 20 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/dead-sea-spa-day-from-jerusalem/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/dead-sea-spa-relaxation-day-from-jerusalem-t22222/
- Masada and Dead Sea Private Tour (Pickup at your address) - from $1,059 per group, 10 hours, the price covers: Private car and guide; fees extra; rated 5.0 from 1 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/masada-dead-sea-private-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/from-jerusalem-masada-and-dead-sea-private-tour-t411671/
- Jerusalem Full-Day City Tour (Pickup in Jerusalem) - from $75 per person, 10 hours, the price covers: Guide, pickup, entry fees; rated 4.1 from 385 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/tours/jerusalem-full-day-city-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/jerusalem-l97/jerusalem-full-day-city-tour-t21333/

## Guide pages

- https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/guides/jerusalem-to-dead-sea/ - How to get from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea in 2026: distances and drive times, the Egged bus, driving Route 1 and Route 90, and which day tour fits.
- https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/guides/masada-ein-gedi-dead-sea-day-trip/ - Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea in one day from Jerusalem: how the day runs, the 2026 fees in NIS, Snake Path or cable car, and which tour pays what.
- https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/guides/floating-in-the-dead-sea/ - Can you swim in the Dead Sea? Why you float, how to get in, how long to stay, the black mud, the smell, what to bring and the bathing rules on the beach.
- https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/guides/dead-sea-beaches/ - The Dead Sea beaches near Jerusalem compared: Kalia, Biankini and Neve Midbar in the north, free Ein Bokek in the south, hours and which tours use which.
- https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/guides/is-dead-sea-worth-it/ - Is the Dead Sea worth visiting from Jerusalem? What floating feels like, half day or full day, what guests say, the best season, and which trip fits you.
- https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/guides/is-dead-sea-safe/ - Is it safe to visit the Dead Sea now? The US and UK travel advice with dates, the road through the West Bank, water and heat safety, and free cancellation.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-27: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/blog/dead-sea-in-winter-2026-27/ - The Dead Sea in winter 2026-27: air and water temperatures by month, short days, Shabbat, Hanukkah and holiday dates, and what rain means for your trip.
- 2026-10-27: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/blog/masada-sunrise-times-2026-27/ - Masada sunrise times for every month from November 2026 to October 2027, when the Snake Path opens, how long the climb takes and how sunrise tours work.
- 2026-10-27: https://deadseadaytripfromjerusalem.com/blog/why-the-dead-sea-is-shrinking/ - Why the Dead Sea falls more than a metre a year, what causes the sinkholes, which beaches have closed, and what the shrinking sea means for your visit.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Tour prices are not comparable at face value: some include the Masada fee, the cable car and the beach; self-guided trips cover transport and the beach only.
- You do not swim in the Dead Sea in the usual sense: you float on your back, face out of the water.
- Not every Dead Sea beach is free: the northern beaches nearest Jerusalem charge admission.
- Many Dead Sea tours on GetYourGuide start in Tel Aviv; the ones listed here all start in Jerusalem.

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