Carmel Prehistoric Caves
The Carmel Caves are a fascinating visit for the whole family. They are located on Highway 4 between Zichron Yaakov and Haifa. If you love nature, you’ll enjoy the stunning cliffs and flowers. It’s just a short walk up a simple path with guardrails to the three caves that have been occupied since prehistoric times. […]
Rosh HaNikra Grottoes with Villa Rimona Zimmers
Many people who stay at Villa Rimona come to visit the Eastern Galilee and the Golan. However, we are the same distance from the Grottoes at Rosh HaNikra as we are to Mount Hermon in the Golan. Combine a visit to this natural wonder of Israel with a trip to Haifa, Acco or Nahariya. The […]
Tractoronim – Off Road Ranger Cars in the Upper Galilee
So many of our guests at Villa Rimona Zimmers ask us about going Tractoronim. Tractoronim are ATV’s (All Terrain Vehicles) which are usually like 4 wheel motorcycles. There are many places that offer tours of 1 – 2 hours through nature trails and kibbutz fields throughout the north. We decided to try our luck at […]
Mount Hermon in the Summertime
We took a trip in July up to Mount Hermon (pronounced “Chermon”). Most people visit the mountain in the winter during snow skiing season. The Ski season is very short in Israel and the place is packed in the winter. It’s a whole different experience in the summertime. The weather is stunning. It’s easy to […]
Highway 98 – Golan Heights – Stunning Vistas – Exciting Switchbacks
If you love Highway 1 on the California coast, then you’ll love Highway 98 descending the Golan Heights from the top of the mountains down to Hamat Gader on the way back to Tiberias. We recommend driving on the road from top to bottom (north to south) as you’ll see more stunning vistas that way. […]
Horseback Riding in Ramot
It’s only a short drive from our Zimmers in Yavniel to the Golan Heights.
Take a breathtaking drive up the mountains to Chavot Ramot Stables above Ramot on the Golan Heights. The views are stunning and you can spend the afternoon riding the country trails… and listen to me and Chana talk to the animals…