The Mitzpe Hayamim Hotel is located in the heart of nature, in the Galilee, one of Israel’s most scenic regions, overflowing with green landscapes as far as the eye can see.
In every corner you can find expansive natural forests, fields with agricultural produce, and pleasant trails for walking or biking.
The Mount Meron Nature Reserve is located in the heart of the Upper Galilee and it has mountaintops with wonderful views. Impressive streams such as Nahal Kziv, Nahal Dishon, Nahal Amud, and Nahal Tzalmon descend from Mount Meron. Around them you can visit ancient towns, which form a tapestry of the living communities characteristic of Israel: kibbutz, moshav, Druze and Circassian villages, community settlements and development towns.
In the area you can also enjoy hikes in Pekiin, the Baram National Park and ancient Tzippori. You can go on a guided jeep tour in the nature reserves or get wet kayaking from the Hatzbani River to the Sea of Galilee.
The Artists’ Gallery at Mitzpe Hayamim - The hotel has a breathtaking gallery where craftspeople create, work, and sell their artworks. At the gallery you can purchase jewelry, paintings, decorative objects for the home, macrame and more.
Rosh Pina Pioneer Settlement and Reconstruction Site -Today’s reconstruction site is like an open museum, comprised of the Upper Street which was built by the pioneers and encompasses the Baron Rothschild’s public buildings and the famous rose garden. The site is very easy to navigate.
The site incudes galleries, exhibitions, synagogues, pioneer houses and more. There are guided tours for groups. Mitzpe Nimrod – a breathtaking lookout of the Hula Valley and the Golan Heights The Baron’s Garden. Art galleries and restaurants.
For details and reservations: 04-6936913
Tzfat The Tzfat Kabbalah Center Morning and evening tours, visits at the visitor’s center, Friday afternoon tours marking the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath (Kabbalat Shabbat) Visits must be arranged in advance by telephone: 04-6821771 Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Tours of galleries in the Old City Most galleries in Tzfat are located on Elkabetz St., in addition to jewelry and Judaica stores Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Ascent of Tzfat in the Old City Special tours throughout Tzfat’s Old City Telephone for inquiries: 077-8040574 Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Tzfat Food Tasting Tour- In 3 hours, we will dive into the ancient and picturesque alleys of Tzfat where we will encounter a fascinating world full of spirit and joy reserved only for Tzfat. An atmosphere unmatched in the world, traditional Jewish fusion food, 'original' Tzfati food in a breathtaking Galilean landscape, unique art from the world of spirit and Kabbalah, and a fascinating people- true Tzfatites of all kinds, who will open for us the door and the heart of the city closest to heaven.
We will taste Fricasse and couscous in the oldest place in town, excellent sourdough bread, the Tzfat version of Yemenite Lahuh, health shakes, fine Israeli-made whiskey, and more. (The tasting may vary slightly according to current conditions).
In each place, we will meet the owner and thus be exposed to a city from a new angle. The tour is accompanied by a guide, with stories from different periods, tastings, and meetings.
for details and orders https://www.shaniki-tours.co.il/ [email protected]
photo: Itamar Grinberg
Wineries Golan Heights Winery – Katzrin 04-6968435 Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Abouhav Winery – Tzfat 052-7041731 Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Galil Mountain Winery – Kibbutz Yiron 04-6868748 Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Assaf Winery – Kidmat Tsvi, Golan Heights – 054-3915552 Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Adir Winery – Dalton Industrial Park – 04-6991039 Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Kerem Ben Zimra Winery – Kerem Ben Zimra 055-5570829 Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Activities The Galilee Riding Ranch – The ranch offers horseback rides with a view of the Sea of Galilee, the hills of the Galilee and the Golan, as well as private lessons with a guide at the ranch. For additional information and to arrange a visit in advance, contact the ranch by phone: 04-6935785.
The complex also has a restaurant, Tibi’s – 04-6330885 Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
The Bat Yaar Ranch - The ranch offers horseback rides along the paths of the Biriya Forest. Visits with reservation only- telephone 04-6921788, extension 2 The complex also has a restaurant, Bat Yaar Steak House – 04-6921788 Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Jordan River Rafting – Easy rafting in the Jordan River, jeep rides and Ninja activities for kids, challenge complex, RZR rides, jeep rides for adults, paintball, bubbleball and more.
Visits with reservation only - telephone 04-9007000 Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Kfar Blum Kayaks – A range of activities for all ages, for individuals, families and organized groups.
Kayaking and rafting in the waters of the Jordan and Hatzbani rivers, an adventure park that includes zip-line into the water, climbing wall, ropes course, archery and a range of other activities.
Visits with reservation only - telephone 04-6902616. Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Fish on the Dan Kayaks – Kayak route for families / extreme whitewater rafting activity routes. Telephone for further inquiries: 04-6950225 Distance from the hotel – about a 35-minute drive.
Hatzbani Nature Excursions – A range of seasonal jeep rides, bike rides, guided walks and more.
For additional information: 054-2446767 Distance from the hotel – about a 40-minute drive
RZR of the North – RZR rides, about an hour and a half long on various routes **Driver’s license required**
Telephone for inquiries and reservations: 053-8267366 Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Canada Centre – Holiday and sports site offering a wealth of possibilities and attractions for a family outing. Activities offered at the site include – bowling, I Jump, 7D cinema, trampoline complex and more. Telephone for additional information: 04-6950370 Distance from the hotel – about a 40-minute drive
photo: Itamar Grinberg
Nature Excursions Agamon Hula - Tours and activities in the tourism park in the heart of the Hula Valley For details 04-6817137 Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Ayun Stream Nature Reserve – The Ayun Stream walking trail route is about two kilometers long and is suitable for families For additional information: 04-6951519 Distance from the hotel – about a 45-minute drive
The Hermon Stream (Banias) For additional information: 04-6950272 Distance from the hotel – about a 50-minute drive
Zavitan Stream and Meshushim Pools For additional information: 04-6963043/ 04-6962817 Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Saar Stream On Waze: Sa’ar Falls Distance from the hotel – about a 50-minute drive
Ayit Falls, Golan Heights On Waze: Ayit Fall Distance from the hotel – about a 40-minute drive
Betzet Stream and Keshet Cave On Waze: Keshet Cave parking Distance from the hotel – about a one-hour drive
The Mitzpe Hayamim Hotel is located in the heart of nature, in the Galilee, one of Israel’s most scenic regions, overflowing with green landscapes as far as the eye can see.
In every corner you can find expansive natural forests, fields with agricultural produce, and pleasant trails for walking or biking.
The Mount Meron Nature Reserve is located in the heart of the Upper Galilee and it has mountaintops with wonderful views. Impressive streams such as Nahal Kziv, Nahal Dishon, Nahal Amud, and Nahal Tzalmon descend from Mount Meron. Around them you can visit ancient towns, which form a tapestry of the living communities characteristic of Israel: kibbutz, moshav, Druze and Circassian villages, community settlements and development towns.
In the area you can also enjoy hikes in Pekiin, the Baram National Park and ancient Tzippori. You can go on a guided jeep tour in the nature reserves or get wet kayaking from the Hatzbani River to the Sea of Galilee.
The Artists’ Gallery at Mitzpe Hayamim - The hotel has a breathtaking gallery where craftspeople create, work, and sell their artworks. At the gallery you can purchase jewelry, paintings, decorative objects for the home, macrame and more.
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 – 17:00
Friday, 9:30 – 13:00
Saturday, 10:00 – 14:00
Rosh Pina
Pioneer Settlement and Reconstruction Site -Today’s reconstruction site is like an open museum, comprised of the Upper Street which was built by the pioneers and encompasses the Baron Rothschild’s public buildings and the famous rose garden. The site is very easy to navigate.
The site incudes galleries, exhibitions, synagogues, pioneer houses and more.
There are guided tours for groups.
Mitzpe Nimrod – a breathtaking lookout of the Hula Valley and the Golan Heights
The Baron’s Garden.
Art galleries and restaurants.
For details and reservations: 04-6936913
Tzfat
The Tzfat Kabbalah Center
Morning and evening tours, visits at the visitor’s center, Friday afternoon tours marking the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath (Kabbalat Shabbat)
Visits must be arranged in advance by telephone: 04-6821771
Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Tours of galleries in the Old City
Most galleries in Tzfat are located on Elkabetz St., in addition to jewelry and Judaica stores
Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Ascent of Tzfat in the Old City
Special tours throughout Tzfat’s Old City
Telephone for inquiries: 077-8040574
Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Tzfat Food Tasting Tour-
In 3 hours, we will dive into the ancient and picturesque alleys of Tzfat where we will encounter a fascinating world full of spirit and joy reserved only for Tzfat. An atmosphere unmatched in the world, traditional Jewish fusion food, 'original' Tzfati food in a breathtaking Galilean landscape, unique art from the world of spirit and Kabbalah, and a fascinating people- true Tzfatites of all kinds, who will open for us the door and the heart of the city closest to heaven.
We will taste Fricasse and couscous in the oldest place in town, excellent sourdough bread, the Tzfat version of Yemenite Lahuh, health shakes, fine Israeli-made whiskey, and more. (The tasting may vary slightly according to current conditions).
In each place, we will meet the owner and thus be exposed to a city from a new angle.
The tour is accompanied by a guide, with stories from different periods, tastings, and meetings.
for details and orders
https://www.shaniki-tours.co.il/
[email protected]
photo: Itamar Grinberg
Wineries
Golan Heights Winery – Katzrin 04-6968435
Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Abouhav Winery – Tzfat 052-7041731
Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Galil Mountain Winery – Kibbutz Yiron 04-6868748
Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Assaf Winery – Kidmat Tsvi, Golan Heights – 054-3915552
Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Adir Winery – Dalton Industrial Park – 04-6991039
Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Kerem Ben Zimra Winery – Kerem Ben Zimra 055-5570829
Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Odem Mountain Winery – Moshav Odem, Golan Heights 052-6881110
Distance from the hotel – about a 50-minute drive
Activities
The Galilee Riding Ranch – The ranch offers horseback rides with a view of the Sea of Galilee, the hills of the Galilee and the Golan, as well as private lessons with a guide at the ranch.
For additional information and to arrange a visit in advance, contact the ranch by phone: 04-6935785.
The complex also has a restaurant, Tibi’s – 04-6330885
Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
The Bat Yaar Ranch - The ranch offers horseback rides along the paths of the Biriya Forest.
Visits with reservation only- telephone 04-6921788, extension 2
The complex also has a restaurant, Bat Yaar Steak House – 04-6921788
Distance from the hotel – about a 15-minute drive
Jordan River Rafting – Easy rafting in the Jordan River, jeep rides and Ninja activities for kids, challenge complex, RZR rides, jeep rides for adults, paintball, bubbleball and more.
Visits with reservation only - telephone 04-9007000
Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Kfar Blum Kayaks – A range of activities for all ages, for individuals, families and organized groups.
Kayaking and rafting in the waters of the Jordan and Hatzbani rivers, an adventure park that includes zip-line into the water, climbing wall, ropes course, archery and a range of other activities.
Visits with reservation only - telephone 04-6902616.
Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Fish on the Dan Kayaks – Kayak route for families / extreme whitewater rafting activity routes.
Telephone for further inquiries: 04-6950225
Distance from the hotel – about a 35-minute drive.
Hatzbani Nature Excursions – A range of seasonal jeep rides, bike rides, guided walks and more.
For additional information: 054-2446767
Distance from the hotel – about a 40-minute drive
RZR of the North – RZR rides, about an hour and a half long on various routes
**Driver’s license required**
Telephone for inquiries and reservations: 053-8267366
Distance from the hotel – about a 20-minute drive
Canada Centre – Holiday and sports site offering a wealth of possibilities and attractions for a family outing.
Activities offered at the site include – bowling, I Jump, 7D cinema, trampoline complex and more.
Telephone for additional information: 04-6950370
Distance from the hotel – about a 40-minute drive
photo: Itamar Grinberg
Nature Excursions
Agamon Hula - Tours and activities in the tourism park in the heart of the Hula Valley
For details 04-6817137
Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Ayun Stream Nature Reserve – The Ayun Stream walking trail route is about two kilometers long and is suitable for families
For additional information: 04-6951519
Distance from the hotel – about a 45-minute drive
The Hermon Stream (Banias)
For additional information: 04-6950272
Distance from the hotel – about a 50-minute drive
Zavitan Stream and Meshushim Pools
For additional information: 04-6963043/ 04-6962817
Distance from the hotel – about a 30-minute drive
Saar Stream
On Waze: Sa’ar Falls
Distance from the hotel – about a 50-minute drive
Ayit Falls, Golan Heights
On Waze: Ayit Fall
Distance from the hotel – about a 40-minute drive
Betzet Stream and Keshet Cave
On Waze: Keshet Cave parking
Distance from the hotel – about a one-hour drive
photo: Itamar Grinberg