Hiking

Adam Sela Tours. Camel-supported hikes, four-wheel-vehicle excursions, and mountain-bike trips are run by Adam Sela Tours, which also offers ecological tours and visits to Bedouin villages. Mitzpe Ramon, Southern District. 050/530–8272; www.adamsela.com. $200 for up to 8 people for 2-hr guided Jeep tour.

Negev Jeep. If you're in search of a guide company in Mitzpe Ramon, look no further than Negev Jeep. Though the name refers to the wonderful Jeep tours—you'll get a firsthand education on the flora, fauna, animal life, and anthropological history of the region—there's so much more. Owner Haim Berger, a longtime area resident and excellent English speaker, is a behavioral scientist by training but also an expert in everything about Mitzpe Ramon and the environs. He and his friendly staff can coordinate many activities, from tours highlighting prehistoric rock art to hikes to the top of Mount Karkom, which some believe to be biblical Mount Sinai. Mitzpe Ramon, Southern District. 054/534–3797; negevjeep.co.il. $200 for up to 8 people for 2-hr guided Jeep tour.