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Adventurers Explore Challenging 65-Meter Rappel and Underground Crawl in Fox Chimney Cave, Judean Desert
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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026
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Fox Chimney Cave in the Judean Desert offers a four-hour adventure including a 65-meter rappel and a 1.5-kilometer underground crawl, suitable for families and guided by certified instructors. The experience costs about 400 shekels per person in groups or 2,000 shekels privately and can be combined with nearby nature and dining attractions.
- 01Fox Chimney Cave features a 65-meter rappel and 1.5 km underground crawl in the Judean Desert.
- 02The four-hour tour includes navigating salt crystal formations and is family-friendly for ages 6 and up.
- 03Discovered in 1982, the cave requires certified guides and safety gear; solo exploration is forbidden.
- 04Group tours cost approximately 400 shekels per person; private tours cost about 2,000 shekels per group.
- 05Visitors often combine the cave trip with nearby Ein Bokek Nature Reserve and Bedolina glamping at Kibbutz Ein Gedi.
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