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Meet Masada National Park

History, heritage and nature

In the days of the Great Revolt, the last of the rebels against Rome entrenched themselves at Masada, and turned their desperate fight into a symbol of the struggle for freedom. Because of the enthralling historic events that took place on the mountain, and the archaeological finds that have been revealed there, UNESCO has declared Masada National Park a World Heritage Site.

Make sure you get in – Reserve now

Reserving your visit through the reservation system ensures a spot on the date and time youโ€™ve requested; youโ€™ll also receive relevant updates for your planned visit.

To reserve a visit โ€“ click here

On Friday 03/17/23 Masada march will take place on road 3199 from Arad to Masada west, so the road will be closed from 06:00 to 13:00 in both directions.

The ascent to Masada through the battery will not be possible until 1:00 p.m, except for the campers in the camping site.

Leaving Masada west camping site will not be possible until 1:00 p.m.

Due to hot weather conditions expected for tomorrow, Sunday 9.4, the snake pass is expected to close after 9:00 A.M.

The Masada cable car will open before sunrise on the weekend (Fridayโ€“Saturday June 2โ€“3)

Please note:

The entrance from Masada East is open to visitors โ€“ cable car only, without the Snake Path. For the time being, access is possible from the south only.

The Snake Path, the Runnerโ€™s Path and Elazar Ascent are closed until further notice. Visitors may ascend via the Ramp Path from the west or via the cable car from the east, at an additional fee and by reservation. (As noted, for the benefit of visitors, on Fridays and Saturdays the cable car will operate especially on these days beginning at 5:00 a.m.)

 
General
Main points of interest
Identity card
Location in the country
Activities of the Nature and Parks Authorityโ€‹
Observation points
Wildlife
Sources
Archaeological research at Masada
The Byzantine period
Geology
Useful files

General

On an isolated clifftop in the heart of the desert, a lofty plateau overlooking the Dead Sea and the untamed landscape of the Judean Desert, there once stood a magnificent palace.

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Masada National Park

Useful Information
Opening Hours 

                                        Entrance to the national park closes one hour before time cited. Last cable car ascends one hour before closing time. Entrance to the museum is by reservation only
Summer hours: Sundayโ€“Thursday and Saturday: 17:00 - 08:00 Friday and holiday eves: 16:00 - 08:00 Winter hours: Sundayโ€“Thursday and Saturday: 16:00 - 08:00 Friday and holiday eves: 15:00 - 08:00 Holiday eves: 13:00 - 08:00 Yom Kippur eve: 12:00 - 08:00

Holiday eves 08:00โ€“13:00

The Snake Path opens for ascent every day one hour before Sunrise and closes for descent one hour before closing time.

The Roman Ramp Path opens for ascent every day half hour before Sunrise and closes for descent 15 minutes before closing time.

Please note:

On very hot days the Snake Path ascent closes at 09:00 and the descent closes at 10:00. When heat is extreme, the Snake Path ascent closes at 08:00 and the decent closes at 09:00. The descent via the Roman Ramp is open as usual.
Contact us
Phone:

โ€Ž08-6584207, 08-9170550

 Email: masada.info@npa.org.il Fax: โ€Ž08-6584464 Instagram of Nature and Parks Authority
Access

Entrance Lobby



  • Covered parking

  • commercial and public area

  • theaters

  • elevators

  • Assistive technology for people with hearing impairments in the lobby

  • cable car and the sound and light show (by prior arrangement with site management).


Cable Car and Bridge


Suitable for wheelchairs.


The Mountain Top



  • Paths

  • restroom

  • observation points

  • models

  • relief maps adapted for people with visual

  • impairments

  • There is an electric vehicle for people with disabilities (by prior arrangement with site management)

  • We recommend that visitors with significant mobility impairments visit with a companion.


Files to download
Entrance For Dogs

Forbidden


Other attractions

  • Visitor center with modern services for visitors. Film telling the story of Masada, model showing Masada and the surrounding area, display of archaeological finds.

  • Yigal Yadin Masada Museum, donated by the Shuki Levy Foundation

  • The impressive light and sound show illustrating the history of the Masada National Park, every Tuesday and Thursday

  • Ceremonial events are held in Masada National Park (click here for further information)


Agents

Agents and groups: Click here to place your reservation


Getting there
How to get here

Some 18 km south of Ein Gedi or 12 km from Ein Bokek to the cable car on the east (Dead Sea) side.


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Entrance fee No cable car Cable car one way Cable car round trip Audiovisual presentation
Type Fee Remarks
Adult โ‚ช 31.00
Child โ‚ช 17.00
Adult in group โ‚ช 26.00
Child in group โ‚ช 14.00
Student โ‚ช 26.00
Israeli senior citizen โ‚ช 16.00
Museum โ‚ช 20.00
Type Fee
Adult โ‚ช 28.00
Child โ‚ช 14.00
Type Fee
Adult โ‚ช 46.00
Child โ‚ช 28.00
Type Fee Remarks
Adult โ‚ช 50.00
youth โ‚ช 40.00
Adult in group โ‚ช 45.00
youth in group โ‚ช 35.00

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When the sun goes down, the magic begins

Israel Nature and Parks Authority campsites To Masada National Park
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