Tours & tourism

Dead Sea Transportation — A Day Out Without Driving Home

A day at the Dead Sea starts better when no one has to drive. We take guests to the hotels of Ein Bokek, the beaches, and the spa resorts, in a quiet, well air-conditioned vehicle with flexible timing. A vehicle can also wait for half a day, so you can head back relaxed after floating in the salt water.

The Jerusalem skyline at dusk

The descent to the Dead Sea drops well below sea level, and a spacious, well air-conditioned vehicle makes that stretch of road far more pleasant, especially in the summer heat.

Whether you're heading for a hotel spa day, a beach visit, or a specific event at a Dead Sea hotel, we build the pickup and return around your actual plans rather than a fixed package.

Who it's for

  • Families on a day trip
  • Couples enjoying a spa day
  • Groups of guests visiting from abroad
  • Guests attending a Dead Sea hotel event
A winding desert road toward the Dead Sea in golden light

What the service includes

  • Pickup in Jerusalem or the greater Tel Aviv area
  • Transportation to Dead Sea hotels and bathing sites
  • Same-day waiting or return, according to your plan
  • Ample room for luggage and equipment

Nearby stops such as Masada or the Ein Gedi nature reserve fit naturally into the same day, and we're happy to build them into the route with advance notice.

For groups or families traveling together, sharing one vehicle for the trip down and back is often both more comfortable and more cost-effective than driving separately.

Advantages & planning

  • A spacious vehicle makes the descent more comfortable
  • Strong air conditioning for the hot climate
  • The option to share the cost with another family

How to book — 4 steps

  1. Step 1

    First contact

    Call or send a WhatsApp message with the ride details — date, time, pickup point and destination.

  2. Step 2

    Tailoring the plan

    Together we shape the exact solution: vehicle type, number of passengers, stops and a transparent final price.

  3. Step 3

    Confirmation

    You receive a written summary to approve — pickup time, meeting point and contact details.

  4. Step 4

    The ride itself

    We set off at the agreed time, stay reachable throughout and arrive calmly and precisely.

On the road

Green hills of the Galilee in morning light

Questions & answers

How long is the drive from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea?

About an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes, depending on road conditions.

Do you also travel to Masada?

Yes, with advance coordination. Masada is relatively close and fits well into the same day's itinerary.

Can we stop at Ein Gedi?

Absolutely. A short stop at the Ein Gedi nature reserve makes a pleasant addition to the route.

Is the service available on a Thursday or Friday?

Yes, subject to availability, and on Fridays until the start of Shabbat.

Verified reviews

What clients say about us on Dapei Zahav

5.0 / 5 · 6 ratings
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High level of service, always on time, very courteous! We will definitely use his services again.״
liataf0907
A real pleasure, unmatched service. I would be happy to use his services again.״
idoperes777
We booked transportation for a wedding in Jerusalem with pickup from three locations. Everything was arranged in advance, we left on time and all the guests arrived together.״
נעמה ל׳
A trip to Ben Gurion Airport at five in the morning. We received a written summary with the time and price the day before, and the car was waiting downstairs exactly as agreed.״
אבי ר׳
We transported a group of employees to a team-building day up north. Coordination was with a single contact person, no call centers and no confusion.״
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