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

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