DATE
Apr 27 – May 7, 2023
TRIP LENGTH
11 Days
COST
$5250
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105.
Psalm 119:105
Crossover Church, along with Pastor Matt and Nichole Kaiser, are inviting you to join the journey of a lifetime to the Land of the Bible. Experience the Scriptures on location, the rich cultures of both the Jews and Arabs, and hike among the historical sites where Jesus performed the miracles that shook the world and continue to do so today. The cost includes accommodations, meals, National Park passes, and transportation for 11 days. We guarantee you’ll be transformed, and how you read the Bible will never be the same again!
We’re thrilled to be your guides on this memorable pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible where Jesus walked.
*Please note that price above includes flight costs. Should fuel costs rise dramatically during summer/fall of 2022, please anticipate an additional trip fee. Cost of trip also includes basic travel insurance. If you wish to purchase full coverage/cancellation insurance, email here.
Meet Your Hosts
Matt & Nichole Kaiser
Matt and Nichole Kaiser love God and love people, and have been blessed with the opportunity to travel the world to serve others over the past 15 years. Trips to Israel have impacted them more than any other place they have visited by far. They are the proud parents of 3 teenagers and the spiritual parents of many more.
Meet the Guides
Josh Doyle
Josh has been experiencing people groups and their cultures for over a decade. He leads expeditions to some of the most dangerous and remote countries on the planet. His beautiful wife Jessie is a wild soul and adventurer at heart as well. They have three amazing sons together.
Tommy Doyle
From a young age, Tommy strived to be outside, from the deserts of the American southwest to the mountains of Colorado. His love for God’s creation and strong desire to serve those in need led him to organize relief missions internationally. Tommy’s home base is in the Lone Star State and adventures domestically and abroad whenever possible.
Trip Details
Retrace the steps of Jesus as you hike the land where he taught and performed miracles.
Camp under the desert stars with Bedouin hospitality and hike to a desert oasis.
Explore all the key sites in Jerusalem to read the Bible with new eyes and understanding.
Apr 27 | Day 1: Depart Israel from Spokane Washington
Apr 28 | Day 2: Arrive in Tel Aviv. Drive to Nazareth
Nazareth – Hotel TBD
Apr 29 | Day 3: Nazareth: Begin Jesus Trail
Begin Jesus Trail in Nazareth get ready because there is no turning back now! Hike to Zippori National Park and Cana.
Ilaniya – Yarok AZ Organic Goat Farm
Apr 30 | Day 4: Jesus Trail: Horns of Hattin | Mt. Arbel
Begin the morning by hiking the Horns of Hattin and get the first glimpse at the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Lunch at Mt. Arbel and hike down the cliffside, a bonfire on the beach.
Tiberias – Kibbutz Maagan
May 1 | Day 5: Sea of Galilee
Get out on the Sea of Galilee on the Jesus Boat, visit the “town of Jesus” Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, and Peters Primacy.
Tiberias – Kibbutz Maagan
May 2 | Day 6: Outreach & Jerusalem
First day of Palestinian outreach (10:00 am-3 pm Palestinian outreach) Mt. of Olives, walk down to Gethsemane, drive to the Dung Gate, Southern Steps.
Jerusalem – Christ Church Guesthouse
May 3 | Day 7: Outreach & Jerusalem
Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Final day of Palestinian outreach (10:00 am-3 pm Palestinian outreach) Hezekiah’s tunnel. NOTE: Bring a headlamp and water shoes because you’re going to get wet, explore City of David.
Jerusalem – Christ Church Guesthouse
May 4 | Day 8: Outreach & Negev Desert
(Leave 8:00 am for the Negev) Drive to desert for Bedouin outreach.
Negev – Bedouin Tent
May 5 | Day 9: Hiking in the Negev
Hike to Negev Spring, ride a camel with our bedouin friend, lamb dinner.
Negev – Bedouin Tent
May 6 | Day 10: Jerusalem & Holocaust Survivor Dinner
Drive to Jerusalem, Check into hotel, refresh from desert, Holocaust Survivor dinner.
Jerusalem – Christ Church Guesthouse
May 7 | Day 11: Free time in Jerusalem | Depart Israel to USA
Clothing
- Daypack (no more than 40 L)
- Quick dry underwear that you can wash in sink/shower
- Hiking pants or shorts or zipoffs (whatever you are most comfortable with)
- Modesty kit for women= scarf and long skirt or long pants
- Modesty kit for men= long pants
- Lightweight pullover and lightweight pants for cool nights
- Plastic bags for wet clothes
- Flip flops or sandals to wear at night/in the shower
- Travel size toiletries (shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, etc)
Toiletries/Meds
- Sleeping Bag* (Required)
- Swim suit
- Pillow
- Socks
- Shirts
- Headlamp
- Chargers with adapters and converters
- Snacks (trail mix, nuts, granola bars, etc)
- 2 water bottles
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Antibacterial wet wipes
- Personal spending money
Miscellaneous
- Hiking poles
- Compass
- Quick-dry towel
- Camera and accessories
- Travel pillow
- Travel alarm
- Pen, notebook, small Bible
- Tissues
Carry-On Items
- Airline tickets
- Passport
- Pne-day change of clothes
- Essential toiletries & prescriptions
- Neck pillow and sleeping mask
- Good book
Is Israel safe?
Israel is regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. Annually, the city of Chicago has more violent crimes than the entire country of Israel.
The safety of our travelers is of the highest priority to Uncharted Adventures and our partners. If for any reason safety is threatened by any factors the owners/operators reserve the right to make whatever changes deemed necessary for the safety of the team. This could include changing lodging or avoiding areas at short notice.
COVID-19 Policy
Effective 5/20/2022
Currently in Israel there are no special entry procedures required for tourists regardless of Country of Origin due to COVID-19.
All tourists (regardless of whether vaccinated or not), from all countries will be able to travel to Israel. Tourists flying to Israel do not require any testing before or after their flight. Same applies for cruises and land borders. Tourists do not need to isolate after entering Israel.
You will need to get a COVID-19 viral test (regardless of vaccination status or citizenship) no more than 1 day before you travel by air into the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight. If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).
Trip Cancellation
In the event that I choose to cancel my reservation, or it is cancelled due to reasons outside the control of Uncharted Adventures (including, but not limited to, political turmoil, natural disasters, acts of God, pandemic or epidemics), I will be responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred for me or on my behalf (including, but not limited to, airfare, airline cancellation fees, deposits, lodging etc.) Uncharted Adventures will strive to refund everything possible if the expedition is cancelled for reasons outside of our control.
Cancellation Fees and Refunds
If you choose to cancel your reservation, cancellation fees will be determined according to the following schedule:
- 181 days or more prior to departure date, the cancellation fee is $200 per person, plus any air costs or administrative fees incurred from airline, transportation agency or hotel.
- 91-180 days prior to departure date, the cancellation fee is 50 percent of trip cost plus any air costs or administrative fees incurred from airline, transportation agency or hotel.
- 90 days and less prior to departure date, the entire price of the trip becomes nonrefundable.
Additionally, all cancellations received after Uncharted Adventures has booked rooms and/or local travel will incur a $175 administrative fee per person. Any refunds will be processed in accordance with the hotel/resort, ground operators, etc. refund policies.
Passport Requirements
All participants must have a valid passport that will expire no sooner than six months past their scheduled date of return. You must always carry your passport on your person. Be aware, if you are traveling with us to Israel customs may take longer if your passport contains stamps from Muslim majority countries.
Ready to Experience The Holy Land?
This is an invite-only trip. If you’ve been invited by Matt & Nichole Kaiser read below on how to sign-up.
Important Documents
Here you will find our Expedition Contract. Please read carefully before booking.
Payment Options
Option 1: Pay Full Amount
Please select quantity depending on number of participants in your party.
Option 2: Pay 50/50
Please select quantity depending on number of participants in your party. The balance will be billed 90 days before trip.
Option 3: Payment Plans
Pay $200 deposit per person at sign-up. The remaining balance will be split into two equal payments due 7 months and 3 months prior to departure.
*Price per person based on double occupancy (two people in a hotel room) with final payment by check. Solo travelers will have the option to pick “Single Occupancy, Assign Roommate” or “Single Occupancy, Private Room.” We will do our best to assign to assign solo travelers to roommates if that is their preference. In the event we can’t assign someone a roommate, an additional charge of $630 per person will be assessed approximately two months prior to departure. If “Single Occupancy, Private Room” is selected, this will provide a private room for the traveler at each hotel for the entirety of the trip at an additional cost of $630 per person.
Passport
Send clear picture or scanned copy of passport to our team. Verify that passport does not expire within 6 months of return date.
