VOYAGER
- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
Program is tentative and subject to change. Connect with our Customer Care Team by calling: (888) 230-6008 Mon.-Thur. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
Art & Culture 
Food & Wine 
Home Hospitality 
Expert Scholar 
Jeep Tour 
Current Affairs 
Heritage 
Rappelling 
Special Access 
Hot Air Balloon 
Food Tasting Tour - Local Specialists
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
INTO THE NEGEV: ARRIVAL & OPENING MOMENTS
Sun. Jan 24, 2027
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport and feel the excitement of landing in Israel. Enjoy assistance through baggage claim and customs.
- Travel south to the Negev Desert and check in at the hotel in Mitzpeh Ramon.
- The Desert Speaks: Welcome cocktail and opening ceremony overlooking the Ramon Crater, followed by dinner at the hotel and opening remarks by the mission chairs.
Overnight: Mitzpeh Ramon
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
DESERT, SPIRIT & CREATIVITY
Mon. Jan 25, 2027
- Food for the Soul – Morning Options:
- Study session with Leon Weiner (Kolot Israel) exploring “Desert, Desire, and the Ego".
- Desert yoga session, allowing the landscape to speak to body and spirit.
- Descend into Makhtesh Ramon, the world’s largest erosion crater, on an unforgettable 4x4 Jeep adventure that feels like stepping onto another planet.
- Camel trek in the heart of the desert, culminating in a delicious outdoor picnic lunch.
- Wine tasting at Ramon Winery, home to the largest vineyard in the Negev.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- Stargazing on the edge of the crater (weather permitting).
Overnight: Mitzpeh Ramon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
ADVENTURE & RENEWAL IN THE NEGEV
Tue. Jan 26, 2027
- A full day to explore, relax, and challenge yourself in the Ramon Crater. Optional activities (by pre-registration) include:
- Early-morning hot air balloon ride above the crater.
- Relaxation at the hotel spa.
- Cliff rappelling with alumni of the Israel Air Force Combat Rescue & Evacuation Unit.
- Archery with certified instructors.
- Hands-on baking experience at Lasha Bakery in Mitzpeh Ramon.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Mitzpeh Ramon
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
RESILIENCE ON THE GAZA BORDER
Wed. Jan 27, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and depart Mitzpeh Ramon.
- Along the Gaza border, meet residents who share their personal stories of life before, during, and after the tragic events of October 7, 2023. Learn about their resilience, recovery, and the rebuilding efforts shaping their future.
- Experience a firsthand look at the efforts being made to support local farmers in the South, focusing on the restoration of agriculture in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks. This visit will highlight how Regrow Israel has helped restore farms, enhance agricultural infrastructure, and create job opportunities for those in need, promoting food security and economic resilience in the region.
- Visit the memorial at the Nova Music Festival site near Re’im, now a place of remembrance for those murdered during the attack.
- Enjoy a home-cooked meal at Osi’s home in Ofakim, experiencing how food, hospitality, and community play a vital role in healing and renewal.
- Group reflection and processing with mission leaders.
- Continue to Tel Aviv and check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
CULTURE, IDENTITY & TEL AVIV BY NIGHT
Thu. Jan 28, 2027
- VIP welcome by CEO Oded Revivi at the ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, exploring the diversity, creativity, and continuity of Jewish life across generations and geographies.
- Private visit with special studio access at Ein Hod Artists’ Colony in the Carmel foothills, founded by a leading Dadaist painter and now home to artists working across every medium.
- Private English-Language Comedy Performance: Enjoy an exclusive stand-up comedy set with a leading English-speaking Israeli comedian, offering sharp, accessible humor rooted in Jewish life, Israeli culture, and the shared experiences of visitors to Israel - a light, engaging way to connect through laughter.
- Evening Experience: Guided Tel Aviv Pub Crawl Night Tour, discovering the city’s vibrant nightlife, stories, and social culture.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
FROM DEFENSE TO DEVOTION
Fri. Jan 29, 2027
- Check out of the hotel.
- Master the fundamentals of Krav Maga in a high-intensity session with former IDF special operations soldiers.
- Visit the Ayalon Institute near Rehovot and its secret ammunition factory from Israel’s pre-state era.
- Participate in a wheelchair basketball game with members of Brothers for Life, an organization founded by wounded veterans of Israel’s elite Duvdevan unit.
- Travel to Jerusalem.
- Stop at the Haas Promenade for a traditional Shehecheyanu blessing overlooking Jerusalem.
- Check into the hotel.
- Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel (Western Wall) followed by a festive private Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
SHABBAT OF PERSPECTIVE & PLURALISM
Sat. Jan 30, 2027
- Morning at leisure.
- Shabbat lunch at the hotel.
- Walking tour of the Old City with Hana Bendcowsky of the Rossing Center, offering deep insight into Jerusalem’s religious, political, and social complexities.
- Havdalah overlooking the Old City.
- Evening presentation with journalist and author Matti Friedman, examining global media coverage of Israel and how it shapes understanding of the conflict.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8
ROOTS & RENEWAL
Sun. Jan 31, 2027
- VIP visit to the City of David, uncovering the archaeological and historical roots of ancient Jerusalem.
- Tour the Hand in Hand (Yad B’Yad) School, part of a bilingual, multicultural education network demonstrating how Jewish and Arab communities can learn and live together.
- Tasting tour of Machaneh Yehudah Market, experiencing Jerusalem’s flavors, energy, and evolving culture.
- We’re dancing in the streets! You can do the same. Join Guru Zuzu – on a magical mystery tour of Jerusalem Mamilla Boulevard – a combination of story, music, and dance. Get into a party mood.
- Festive farewell dinner.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
HOMEWARD BOUND
Mon. Feb 1, 2027
- Individual transfers to Ben-Gurion International Airport for return flights to the United States.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
40+
Cost p/p in double room
$8,500
Cost p/p in single room
$10,755
Mitzpe Ramon: Beresheet
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Beresheet
- Hotel Website
Tel Aviv: The David Kempinski
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Superior
- Hotel Website
Jerusalem: Waldorf Astoria
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Superior
- Hotel Website
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VOYAGER PLUS
popular
- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- $200 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
VOYAGER PREMIERE
- Guaranteed double category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- Exclusive access to sought-after dining, ticketed events, and premier performances.
- 10% preferred savings on additional hotel nights, excursions and transportation.
- $400 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
What to expect
- 8 nights' accommodations.
- 8 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), 6 days of touring in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches & 6 dinners.
- Private arrival transfer & assistance at the airport.
- Private departure transfer & assistance at the airport.
- Armed Security Guard throughout your trip.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Israel.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Late check out on the day of departure.
- Gratuities: Recommend guidelines for tipping are provided in the terms section.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- Value Added Tax is currently not applicable to tourists visiting Israel. Should the law change, you will be notified accordingly, and VAT will be added to your final invoice.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $675 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 90 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 90 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 89 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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A family vacation to Israel. An adventure of a lifetime traveling with friends to Morocco. A trip to Poland or Portugal with your community. What do these trips have in common? No matter where you go, you will come back with a fresh perspective and appreciation of the place you visited as well as a heightened awareness of your identity as part of the global Jewish community.
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