Accessible tourism

Among the millions of tourists who visit Israel each year, there are many people with disabilities. The reason is that the country is becoming more and more accessible. The Israeli government is doing everything to ensure that persons with disabilities would not experience serious difficulties during their stay in the Holy Land. In turn, for over five years, we, Smartrip, develop and provide our clients with tours of any complexity. Israel is perfect for those who travel in a wheelchair, and we are ready to prove it.

So, any visit to Israel begins at the Ben-Gurion international airport. Air gate of the country is perfectly adapted to meet tourists with disabilities. Each person in a wheelchair gets a personal escort to easily exit the terminal. In addition, for travelers with special needs, there are dedicated customs decks and passport control windows. Also, Ben-Gurion Airport has spacious lifts, and, of course, fully equipped restrooms for the disabled.

After arrival, the most convenient transport to browse Israel – is a special van. Smartrip offers our guests modern vehicles with a lift for the disabled in the back. Such vans can take on board up to six wheelchair users. Plus, there are the usual places for escorts and guides attendants.

Generally, in Israel all the transport issues relating to the disabled are successfully resolved. Ordinary public buses are also equipped with lifts, almost no exceptions. In Jerusalem, wheelchair users can catch a ride on the light rail. Its cars suit the highest standards of comfort. In addition, any disabled person in Israel may order a special taxi. And as well rent a motorized wheelchair or convenient mini-scooter.

What are we trying to do – is to show people with disabilities Israel in all its marvelous diversity. We carefully check all the routes, thoroughly explore all the attractions for availability. With Smartrip you can be sure – a journey across the country will be easy and fun, filled with bright impressions. Like all tourists, people with disabilities are free to decide what their visit to Israel will be like. Someone chooses a massive tour with a visit to all the iconic places – from the biblical Galilee to Jerusalem’s holy sites. And some prefer to spend time in high class hotels at the Dead Sea with luxurious spa or at the Mediterranean. However, both can be combined. Just pick up one of our ready-to-go tours in which excursions alternate with relaxation on the coast at numerous beaches for handicapped persons.

If you want something special, and none of our tours are consistent with the concept of your own perfect trip to Israel, just contact us. Smartrip will develop an individual program for you, with all the details and special needs. Entrust us with your comfort and we promise – a visit to Israel will be a memorable and amusing.