Westcoast Connection On Tour: Israel Experience Program Overview & Recommendation

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Throughout the past 27 years, Westcoast Connection has become one of the premiere teen travel providers in the world. With teen-focused itineraries that provide the perfect mix of fun, adventure, learning, and relaxation, Westcoast Connection travel programs are great for teens with a variety of interests and ambitions. To ensure that each traveler gets the most out of their experience, Westcoast trips are founded on the “each and every” philosophy – the concept of respecting the individual while creating a bonded group on each trip. With amazing sights, activities, hotels, and restaurants, there’s no doubt that Westcoast Connection will show you the “perfectly planned, perfectly paced” summer of a lifetime.

Trip Description

The Israel Experience by Westcoast Connection is a 30-day program. The trip begins in Jerusalem and continues onto the following locations: Negev, Eilat, Tel Aviv, Galilee & Golan, Haifa, and Masada.
Highlights Include
Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel & City of David
Sunrise Hike up Masada
Mediterranean Beaches
Explore Ancient Caves
Ramon Crater Rappelling Adventure
Camel Trek & Sleep in a Bedouin Tent
Archaeological Dig at Beit Guvrin
Kayak the Jordan River
Underground Bullet Factory
Plant a Ceremonial Tree
Body Surf The Kasoui Dunes
Jeep Ride in The Southern Golan Heights
Eilat Disco Cruise
Tel Aviv’s Independence Hall & Palmach Museum
Ancient Ruins at Caesarea & at Beit She'an
Snorkel the Red Sea & Swim with the Dolphins
Float in the Dead Sea & Take a Refreshing Mud bath
Rosh Hanikra Grottos
Tiberias Sunset Cruise
Mifgash- Cultural Exchange with Israeli Teens
Visit the Western Wall

Staff Overview

Westcoast Connection interviews each staff candidate face-to-face during the hiring process. Westcoast staff members are hired for their expertise in specific areas – for example, you’ll find that staff members who lead service-based adventures have service backgrounds and experiences. Each Westcoast Connection tour is headed by a trip leader who is typically in their late 20’s or early 30’s. Trip leaders are supported by staff in their early 20’s

Setting & Accommodations

During Westcoast Connection Teen Tours: Israel Experience, travelers spend their nights in hotels and resorts.

Hotel & Resort Stays Include:
•Ramat Rachel-Jerusalem
•Chan Hashayarot-Negev
•Kibbutz Mashabim-Negev
•C Hotel Eilat-Eilat
•Mercure Suites Bat Yam-Tel Aviv
•Kibbutz Nofei Gonen-Galilee
•Kibbutz Yehiam-Galilee
•Inbar Hotel-Arad
•C Hotel Neve Ilan-Jerusalem

Safety Standards

All Westcoast Connection staff members take part in an extensive assortment of orientation workshops that train them in the program philosophy and procedures. Every Westcoast staff member is certified in first aid and CPR. All programs involving water activities include a certified life guard on staff at all times.

Because most Westcoast programs have been running for many years, every staff member knows key physicians and medical facilities along their route in case of illness or emergency. Each trip also has a medical representative in charge of distributing prescription medicine to campers who require it.

As a final safety precaution, Westcoast Connection employs several program supervisors who personally check-in throughout each trip and meet with the campers and staff. Updates are relayed to Westcoast’s offices that are open seven days a week to keep parents and company representatives informed of any situations that may arise.