Around Lake Kinneret - Moving Around

All sights around Lake Kinneret are accessible by buses from Tiberias. The adventur-i ous can tour around by bicycle to save the hassle of long walks and waiting for buses. A total circuit takes about four hours, plus time to actually visit the sights. Get a mountain bike if possible (Hostel Aviv is your best bet); the knobby tires will supplement your motocross prowess when insane Israeli drivers force you into a roadside ditch. The Lido Kinnereth Sailing Co. (tel. 72 IS 38) operates a ferry service^ between Lido Beach and Capernaum; NIS20 whether you’re going one way ori round-trip (no extra charge for bikes). Boat leaves from lido Beach at 8:30;im andi returns at 11:30am or 12:30pm.

Horseback is an excellent, albeit expensive, way to explore the northern coast of | the Kinneret. Take bus #459, 541, 841 or 963 from Tiberias ant! get off at Korazim junction, in front of the guest farm Vered haGalil. A half-day guided ride through the Galilean hills down to the sea and then up to the Mount of Beatitudes costs] US$40 per person. If you call ahead, the owner, Yehuda Avni, will let you camp free] and use shower and toilet facilities the night before your ride. Bring your sleeping] bag. There’s also a bunkhouse where bed and American breakfast cost US$3038 for! one, USS42-51 for two. The restaurant here may eat up your funds. The stables offer! many different kinds of rides, and previous experience isn’t necessary. An hour-long oshavim also offer horseback riding. Check at the Tiberias GTIO for, details.