Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem
Private day trip Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem: $680 sedan, $915 minivan (7 seats), $1,765 minibus, $1,465 Mercedes — per car, the driver waits all day. 250 km, about 9 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; pay the driver in cash; free cancellation 24 h ahead. Prices checked .
Your own car and driver for the day: Jerusalem → Masada → a swim at the Dead Sea → back to your hotel, about 9 hours and 250 km. You choose the order and the pace; the driver waits at each stop.
- Distance250 km
- Drive time9 h
- Pricefrom $680
Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Corolla / Skoda Octavia or similar | $680 ≈ ₪2,108 | ≈ 340 | ≈ 227 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $915 ≈ ₪2,837 | ≈ 458 | ≈ 305 | ≈ 229 | ≈ 153 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $1,765 ≈ ₪5,472 | ≈ 883 | ≈ 588 | ≈ 441 | ≈ 294 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $1,465 ≈ ₪4,542 | ≈ 733 | ≈ 488 | ≈ 366 | ≈ 244 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Route 1 down to the Dead Sea and Route 90 south to Masada (about 1.5 hours), then a beach at Ein Bokek or Ein Gedi, and back up to Jerusalem in the late afternoon.
Worth stopping
- Masada National Park: up by cable car or on the Snake Path; tickets are bought on site and are not included.
- A public or hotel beach at Ein Bokek (some hotels sell day passes), or Ein Gedi.
- Optional: Qumran or the Ein Gedi nature reserve if time allows.
Good to know
- Start early (7:00–7:30) — Masada is hottest from late morning, and the Snake Path may close in extreme heat.
- The driver is not a tour guide. Add a licensed guide in the calculator if you want explanations on site.
- Bring swimwear, old sandals and a bottle of fresh water for rinsing.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, Highway 6 / Carmel tunnel tolls, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English or Hebrew on request — confirmed when you book
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Ben Gurion and Ramon, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideIL: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem: questions
How much is a private Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem?
$680 for a sedan, $915 for a 7-seat minivan, $1,765 for a minibus, $1,465 for a Mercedes — per car for the whole day; entrance tickets not included.
Is a guide included?
No — the price is the car and driver. A licensed tour guide can be added for $600 per day.
Can we do it on Saturday?
Yes. Masada and the beaches are open on Saturday; the +20% Shabbat tariff is added to the trip price for Saturday pickups (shown in the calculator).