Finally, a travel competition for “regular people”. At Etgar, no one is eating weird things or being forced to live their worst nightmare. Rather, we put together daily challenges that help each participant learn about, and connect with, Israel’s people, food, history and culture. Teams of two or three will compete to win points during (and in between) each of our challenges, with some tasks requiring teams to work together. By the end of the trip though, only one team can be crowned as champion. Will it be you?!

SERIOUS FUN

Enjoy a mystery itinerary where you’ll explore unique locations, immerse yourself in the competition, and tip-toe gently outside your comfort zone with our hands-on challenges.

SIGHT-DOING

This is sight-doing, not sight-seeing! No sitting at the hotel pool and no over-run tourist traps. Be a part of the action, the culture, and the experience!

WINNERS GALORE

Everyone is a winner at Etgar! Whether it’s the friendships gained, or the actual prizes you could win throughout, this really is a no-lose situation!

A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD

All you need in order to compete, is a creative and resourceful mind – NOT physical fitness, or travel experience! Together with our dynamic scoring system, we ensure all individual and team scores remain competitive throughout the trip.

FUN, QUIRKY AND UNIQUE

We push you (gently) out of your comfort zone so you’ll discover skill sets you never even knew existed! Sometimes our challenges are about striving to be the best, but other times, it’s just about being least worst.

What are these challenges?

Master craftsmen take years to perfect their craft. Teams will take crash courses and learn as much as possible in an hour. Then, we insert you in the workshop, to create your own master piece (or at least something vaguely recognizable)

Music and dance define nations and their people. Etgar transforms you from a passive audience member into an active performer. You are the star of the show, as you quickly absorb a course from a professional local dancer or musician before your big moment.

We mash up the competitiveness of “Iron Chef” with the authenticity of local cuisine. It’s cooking without a net, as there will be a master chef on hand but you may not get the recipes.

Scavenger hunts, labyrinths, escape rooms… Call them what you will. But getting lost in these is a far more interesting way to learn about local history and culture than having your head buried in a guidebook.

Sure, looking out at a mountain can beautiful (and it’s what most people do)… But anything goes at Etgar! You may have to go UP, THROUGH, OVER, or even UNDERNEATH a mountain to accomplish your challenge. Don’t worry though, only minimal strength and endurance is necessary. As we’ve said, this is about brains, not brawn – perhaps some mental skills will be required.

Your Etgar trip-leader/evil-genius is committed to ensuring every day is full of twists, turns and curveballs. So, when you least expect it, expect the unexpected. After al, there are plenty of challenges that don’t fit neatly into the previous categories! And, to get the competitive juices flowing, we may even have a few pre-trip challenges.

What’s Included?

VIP Service

VIP service from the moment you step off the plane. We’ll meet you at Ben Gurion airport and handle all logistics and transportation until the very last second, when you head off towards security on your way home.

Hotels

We understand comfort is important, but we also don’t want to force you into a price range you’re uncomfortable with. For that reason, we let you take control of deciding what works best for your group. Simply tell us what you want, and we’ll make it happen.

Trip-Leader / Evil-Genius

Whether it’s handling scoring, mixing up teams or implementing “insta-challenges”, your on-site, Etgar trip-leader will be with you every step of the way. They’ll even serve as your “quasi tour guide” during some bus rides!

Transportation

Though the routing is unknown, our dedicated, air conditioned bus(es) will be there every step of the way. From the time you land, until you head back to the airport to fly home, we’ll be shuttling you around Israel in style.

Breakfasts+

Breakfasts will be included each day, in the hotel. Beyond that, Shabbat meals, as well as one or two challenge-related meals, will be included. Beyond those, we encourage one or two group dinners if the schedule and budgets permit.

Your Route

Part of the excitement of the Etgar track, is the fact that the route is a total mystery. Yes, we’ll be staying at the same hotel as the rest of the group, but each day’s activity will remain a secret until just a few hours before!