The Magical Hula Valley

Event Details:

Date: January 19, 2025

Address: The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory

Each winter, tens of thousands of Common Cranes grace the Hula Valley, alongside a stunning variety of ducks, eagles, and other birds. Spend the day immersed in the sights and sounds of Hula Lake, culminating in a breathtaking sunset tour aboard a mobile bird hide. Witness the cranes arriving to roost for the night, set against the backdrop of Mount Hermon, a truly unforgettable experience.

No experience is necessary! Guiding in English.

 

Details

  • Transportation: Bus from Jerusalem with additional pickup points at Latrun and Paatei Modiin Train Station. Departure at 08:00; return to Jerusalem by 20:00.

 

Cost

460 NIS per person
416 NIS for members of the English Bird Club & SPNI

 

What’s Included

  • Bus transportation
  • Entrance to Agamon Hahula (Hula Lake)
  • Sunset tour on the mobile hide
  • Expert guiding by BirdLife Israel staff

See wintering birds and gazelles in Jerusalem’s urban oasis

Explore wetlands, coastlines, and highlands where nature and history meet

Late migrants, winter visitors, and open-hill habitats at sunrise