Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve
Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve
Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve
4.5
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Alexandra
Lehigh Acres, FL6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I strongly recommend a visit to these caves. The view is espectacular once you go high on the mountain. To access the cave you have to walk down hills, and of course once you're done you have to go back up. No worries, there are steps and rails built into the mountain. They have a small store with snacks and drinks, and cute souvenirs. The inside of the cave is something breath taking! You're allowed to take pictures but no flash. Wear comfy shoes and enjoy!
Written 4 July 2023
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Gerry K
Jerusalem, Israel79 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
The caves are indeed wonderful and well worth a trip. However, in order to get there from the parking lot, you have to climb up and down several hundred steep steps. For older people and families with small children, this renders it almost impossible to get to. There is a second road to the caves very near the entrance, but only cars with a handicapped tag are allowed in. I don't know what the solution is, but this is a warning to prospective visitors to be aware of this difficulty.
Written 25 April 2024
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A T G P
Beit Shemesh, Israel45 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
this a very special cave, to all standards. quite a climb via stairs from the parking lot, with cute signs on they way telling you how many calories you have burned. there is a short film and you might have to wait a bit. we waited for about half an hour on a regular day. you can only access the cave with a guide.
Written 6 September 2017
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FamilyFunDC
Tel Aviv District, Israel141 contributions
May 2014 • Family
The Sorek Cave, also known in Hebrew as Absalom (Avshalom) Cave, is a wonderful stalactite cave featuring a wide range of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Revealed accidentally in 1968, it is one of the most beautiful stalactite caves in the world.
It is about 55 minutes from Tel Aviv, and well worth the trip. The descent to the cave from the parking lot is via 150 steps, and takes about 10 minutes. There are handrails and benches along the way. The entrance to the cave requires joining a tour (mostly in Hebrew, call ahead to ask for English tours).
Please note, strollers are not allowed in the cave, so plan ahead. Unfortunately, the cave itself is not wheelchair accessible.
It is about 55 minutes from Tel Aviv, and well worth the trip. The descent to the cave from the parking lot is via 150 steps, and takes about 10 minutes. There are handrails and benches along the way. The entrance to the cave requires joining a tour (mostly in Hebrew, call ahead to ask for English tours).
Please note, strollers are not allowed in the cave, so plan ahead. Unfortunately, the cave itself is not wheelchair accessible.
Written 24 May 2014
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vardi2015
Tel Aviv, Israel43 contributions
Jan 2019
The place is not one of the biggest caves but it has a wonderful variety of shapes. very beautiful. recommended!!
Written 10 December 2019
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Karend1958
Yavne, Israel27 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
An amazing incredible visit
Recommended to make the trip there
The scenic drive leading to the cave is also an amazing view
Very knowledgeable guide
Recommended to make the trip there
The scenic drive leading to the cave is also an amazing view
Very knowledgeable guide
Written 21 November 2019
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PK
11 contributions
Aug 2019
Great site. There are a lot of stairs necessary to get to the mouth of the cave, otherwise outstanding.
Written 27 August 2019
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932yaelt
Tel Aviv, Israel70 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
In the middle of nowhere, at the end of a road that leads only to this magnificent place - there is an amazing cave, which looks like you are entering a fairy tale.
We've join an organized our which started with a short movie, and a nice lady guided us to the cave which was very impressive.
We've join an organized our which started with a short movie, and a nice lady guided us to the cave which was very impressive.
Written 31 July 2019
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Sandra S
Montgomery, OH14 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
After climbing down over 400 steps, the experience of walking through the cave made the 400 steps back up, worthwhile. The cave had magnificent stalactite/stalagmites. Scheduled tours in Hebrew or English were spaced out so the cave was not crowded nor defaced by crowds. Structures were backlit with beautiful colored lights. An introductory movie and a walk through the cave with an experienced guide lasted about 1 hour. No claustrophobia was experienced! It is also handi-capped accessible.
Written 22 July 2018
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craig6610
London, UK44 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Nice morning trip from Jerusalem. Caves are beautiful and well set out. Walk down to the caves and then the climb back up might be an issue for some members of a group but well worth it. After that have lunch at Barbehar on top of the mountain.
Written 27 August 2017
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Gett and Uber I have used, Gett being more widely used.
Written 12 March 2022
Is there any public transport to the caves from Jerusalem?
Written 7 October 2019
You can take the train from jerusalem to Bet Shemesh station and a cab from there. Alternately the 417 and 419 bus go to Bet Shemesh and tot can take a taxi from there. There are a lot of steps to down to the cave and the again to walk up. Once inside the cave it is not a difficult walk. Spectacular views.
Written 7 October 2019
What is the best way to get there from Tel Aviv? We are visiting and plan on taking tours and taxi's. Is there an easy shuttle, public transport, or would you recommend a taxi?
Written 6 July 2019
You can take the train from Tel Aviv to Bet Shemesh then a taxi from there. If you have a National Parks Card there is a discount for the site. It is an interesting site. Lot’s of steps to walk down to get to cave and many to go up up. Inside cave is easy.
Written 7 October 2019
Are English tours available anytime or onlybat specific times? If only st specific time, when ?
Written 10 February 2018
Hi . I dont know. Maybe you can check there web site. I would recomend arriving durring week days there are less peopke usualy. By the way there is a nice pkace to stop and eat or have a coffe... near by the place is called bar bahar.
Written 11 February 2018
Is there any way to reach Avshalom Cave using public transport? I am coming from Jerusalem.
Written 23 October 2017
take the shuttle from the old train station in Jerusalem to the Ashpatot gate. it's free.
then walk eastward and you will find a nice spot to take some pics. there is a path down to the tomb. it an easy and short walk.
Written 24 October 2017
Ilove613
Beit Shemesh, Israel
Can I bring a shoulder mount professional video camera (no lights)?
Written 31 August 2017
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