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CONTOUR | Creating Experiences & Depth Tours

Creating experiences & depth tours

Where deep-rooted field knowledge meets precise planning. Jeep tours, night experiences and team days in the heart of the desert — in Eilat, the Arava and all over Israel.

30+ years of experience

1000+ routes explored

100% personally designed

A guide hiking with a family and kids over red rocky terrain

Families & travelers

Jeep tours, hidden hiking trails and moments of family connection in the heart of the desert.

A large company group posing with the jeeps on a team day in the Eilat Mountains

Companies & organizations

Team-building days, fun days and premium field events that combine meaningful content with top-standard hosting.

CONTOUR

Our experiences

Every experience is tailored to your pace and wishes.

  • A Defender jeep at a viewpoint overlooking mountain ridges

    Jeep Tours (Negev & Eilat)

    Off-road experiences in the Negev and Eilat deserts on open 4x4 vehicles, with experienced guides and a route designed for you.

  • A group of hikers by red sandstone pillars in the Amram Pillars area

    Guided Hikes & Discovery

    Hand-picked trails combining wild nature, in-depth stories and hidden corners, with a licensed guide.

  • A large group gathering by the jeeps

    Team Building & Fun Days

    Team-building and fun days that combine modern planning with long field heritage — to strengthen your team.

  • Group photo in the desert

    Organized Group Tours

    Carefully planned, personalized journeys for families and groups, all over Israel.

  • Flamingos at the Eilat salt ponds

    Tourists & VIP Guests

    Hosting for VIP guests and visitors from abroad looking for the real Israeli experience.

30 years of field knowledge, heritage and safety

Field heritage, experiences of depth

With decades of experience in the heart of the desert, CONTOUR leads a culture of field experiences at the highest level. Our expertise, built over thousands of kilometers of trails and nights under the open sky, goes into every detail of your journey. We combine deep historical and geological knowledge with modern, precise planning — so every trip is far more than a tour.

A jeep on a winding dirt road with the guide beside it

Our team

  • Shimi

    Co-founder, licensed tour guide & jeep-touring master

  • Yair Mizrahi

    Chief of Staff, Marketing & Sales

  • Our drivers

    All licensed tour guides

CONTOUR LINES

What does “Contour” mean?

In navigation, contour lines are what give a map its depth and shape. At CONTOUR we don’t settle for a surface-level tour — we reveal the contour lines of the desert’s story. Every experience we build is meant to add depth: professional guiding, hidden corners and logistical precision that turn each day in the field into something made just for you.

Our favorite places

From the Red Canyon to the Timna Valley — the corners we know best.

Illustrated map — positions are approximate.
  • Eilat Mountains

    The Red Canyon (Nahal Shani)

    קניון צר ומרהיב בהרי אילת, שקירותיו מאבן חול בגוונים של אדום, ורוד ולבן. אחד המסלולים האהובים למשפחות.

  • A large company group posing with the jeeps on a team day in the Eilat Mountains

    Eilat

    The Eilat Mountains

    נוף הררי צבעוני של סלעי גרניט ואבן חול, עם תצפיות אל מפרץ אילת. מגרש הבית שלנו.

  • Southern Arava

    Timna Valley

    בקעה מדברית עם תצורות סלע מפורסמות – עמודי שלמה, הפטרייה והקשתות – ומכרות נחושת עתיקים.

  • A group of hikers by red sandstone pillars in the Amram Pillars area

    Eilat Mountains

    Amram Pillars

    עמודי אבן חול אדומים ומרשימים בנחל עמרם, צפונית לאילת.

  • Eilat Mountains

    Nahal Roded

    נחל פראי בהרי אילת, רחוק מהמסלולים המוכרים.

  • Southern Arava

    Evrona Nature Reserve

    שמורת טבע בערבה הדרומית, ביתם של דקלי הדום.

How does it work?

  1. 1

    A short discovery call

    We get to know you and what you are looking for.

  2. 2

    A tailor-made offer

    We build an organized offer that meets all your needs.

  3. 3

    We take care of everything

    Route, vehicles, food, safety and logistics.

  4. 4

    Out into the field

    And you simply enjoy the journey, with peace of mind.

From the field

Full gallery
  • A convoy of 4x4 jeeps driving through a desert wadi between cliffs
  • Musicians with an oud and a darbuka on rugs at a desert hosting
  • A guide hiking with a family and kids over red rocky terrain
  • A large group gathering by the jeeps
  • A pair of Nubian ibex
  • A traditional zarb tower of meat and vegetables
  • A white Land Rover Defender in a wide desert wadi
  • A rainbow over the desert hills

Frequently asked questions

All questions & answers
What makes Contour different from other tour companies?

Our secret is the connection between the field and precision. On one side, the founders’ generation with 30+ years of experience and knowledge of every hidden corner of the desert. On the other, a modern approach focused on careful planning and a high standard of service — so you can enjoy the journey with peace of mind.

We are a group with special needs. Can you adapt the trip for us?

That is exactly what we do — personally designed experiences. Every route, activity and meal is built from scratch around your group, the difficulty you want and your goals.

What about safety and insurance?

Your safety is the first condition for every trip. All our activities are run by licensed, highly experienced guides in full compliance with safety standards and regulation, and every trip has comprehensive insurance coverage.

How do we start planning?

Get in touch for a short discovery call. We will understand who you are and what you are looking for, and then send you an organized, tailor-made offer.

Ready to set out?

Think you’ve seen it all? The desert is waiting to surprise you again.