A half day on the Dead Sea

About this experience

This is the short, cheap version of the trip, and guests say it is enough. The listing includes air-conditioned transport from Jerusalem, the beach entry fee and written guidance in an app. It is self-guided, so nobody walks you through the history; you get a ride, a beach and time. Food, drinks and a towel are extra, and towels rent for 15 NIS at the meeting point before you leave.

The beach is a private one at the north of the sea, and the north shore is the closest part to Jerusalem, about 40 km and 40 minutes away. The Dead Sea lies about 439 m below sea level, the lowest land on Earth, and its water is about 34% salt, roughly ten times saltier than the ocean. You float whether you can swim or not. You can cover yourself in the black mud, float, rinse in the showers and lie in the sun. Guests say they had about three hours at the beach.

The listing has 4.6 stars from 166 reviews, with 4.8 for transport and 4.5 for value. Guests name Pedro, and one liked how much the driver knew about the sea. The trip is not suitable for people with heart problems or for wheelchair users. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

• The lowest price on this site, from $50
• Beach entry included
• About three hours on the beach, guests say
• Leaves before the heat of the day
• Black mud and the freshwater showers
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

How the day runs

1. MorningAbraham Hostel

   Meet at Abraham Jerusalem, HaNevi'im St 67 on Davidka Square, and rent a towel if you need one.

2. On the roadDown to the north shore

   About 40 minutes and 40 km down Route 1 to the northern end of the sea.

3. At the beachFloat and mud

   About three hours to float, try the mud, shower and rest, with the app for written guidance.

4. Early afternoonBack to Jerusalem

   The van climbs back up before the hottest hours and drops you in the city.

What's included

Who it suits

What guests say

Tips before you book

• Bring flip-flops or water shoes. The salt crust on the shore is hard and sharp underfoot.
• Do not shave the day before. Any small cut stings hard in water this salty.
• Know the bathing rules. Bathe only at a declared beach while the lifeguards are on duty, walk in slowly, keep your face out of the water and rinse in the freshwater showers afterwards. Salt water in the eyes stings badly, and none of it should be swallowed.
• Carry a passport or a copy. The listing accepts a copy, and the road down from Jerusalem, Route 1 east and then Route 90 south along the shore, crosses the West Bank, so carry your passport.
• New to floating? Our guide to floating in the Dead Sea covers how long to stay in and what to wear.

Read next:

• Floating in the Dead Sea
• Dead Sea beaches
• Jerusalem to the Dead Sea

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