Jericho
The trail from the Jericho Region to the Bethlehem Region offers a surprising variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical sites. The section begins in an area of spacious plains in the Jordan Valley and passes by the tents of the Bedouin community of Wadi Auja. The path enters Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, which with its calm atmosphere and rich heritage is a true oasis to all walkers. Visitors will enjoy a visit to the Mount of Temptation, Tell es-Sultan, and the winter palaces of Hisham and Herod the Great.
Day Stages
The trail will lead you to Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, which with its calm atmosphere and rich heritage is a true oasis to all walkers.
Follow this beautiful hike that leads through the picturesque Wadi Quelt and view the clings on the side of the rocky canyon Deir al-Quelt (St. George’s Monastery).
This journey follows through large uninhabited areas, filled with beautiful panoramic vistas.
| Name | Area | Languages Spoken | Contact Information | Other services | Particular Interests |
| Naser Ka’abneh | Jericho | Arabic, English | (+970)0595862711 Email:nasermk9[at]gmail.com |
Flora/fauna, history, archaeology | |
| Jamil Hamdin | Jericho | Arabic, English | +970 (0)597011708
+970 (0)542615470 saharipalestine@gmail.com |
Flora/fauna, history, archaeology |
| Stage | Location | Name | Price Range | Contact Info | Amenities |
| 1 | Al-‘Auja | Ali Abu Khurbesh Bedouin Tent | $ | (+970)597427434 | meals |
| 1 | Jericho | Auberg-Inn | $ | (+970)523500041 | meals, wi-fi, kitchen, laundry |
| 1 | Aqbat Jabar Refugee Camp | Mudhouse | $ | (+970)598715098 | meals, wi-fi |
| 2 | Sea Level | Sea Level Community Bedouin Tent | $ | (+970)597011708 (+970)542615470 | meals |
| 3 | Khirbet al-Mird cave | Sea Level Community | $ | (+970)597011708 (+970)542615470 | meals |
There are no exact schedules for the following transportation options. Buses and services (orange shared taxis for up to seven people; pronounced servees) usually start driving when they are full. Most transportation stops operating at sunset. The transportation might be less frequent on Fridays, especially between 12-2pm. Prices are subject to change.
| FROM / TO JERICHO | DISTANCE | TRANSPORTATION | PRICE |
| Jerusalem via Al-Azariya | 35km | Bus and Taxi | 33 NIS |
| Ramallah | 40km | Taxi | 18 NIS |
| Bethlehem | 45km | Taxi | 21 NIS |
| Sabastiya | 12km | Taxi | 6 NIS |
| Al-‘Auja | 18km | Taxi | 7-20 NIS |
| Diyuk | 5km | Taxi | 10-15 NIS |
| Nabi Musa | 10km | Bus/Taxi (via Ramallah) | 20 NIS |
| Allenby Bridge | 18.5km | Bus | 17 NIS |
| LOCATION | NAME | CONTACT | MISSION | PRODUCTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-‘Auja | Joint Auja Women’s Association Center | Lubna Masaeed Tel: 0598027530 |
Women’s development (socially, economic). | Sewing and embroidery, pastries, natural wool, drying herbs. |
| Aqbat Jabr Refugee Camp | Aqbat Jabr Women Center | Intisar Al-Akras Tel: 0598715098 / 0597035579 |
Developing the economic situation of women in the village; job creation. | Maftoul, mlokhia, pickles, honey, pastries, traditional palestinian food. |
