The
Green Card
A Pass to the National Parks and Reserves
The Israel
Nature and National Parks Protection Authority
offers a special tourist pass called the Green
Card, which is valid for two weeks. There are two
versions of the Green Card. For 70 NIS you can
purchase a card that will afford you entry to six
National Parks and Reserves. Or, for 102 NIS you
can purchase a card that will provide unlimited
entry. Both versions of the card are valid for two
weeks and do not include the Masada cable car.
Cards may be purchased at any of the parks or
reserves. There are 54 National Parks and Reserves
in Israel.
Park and reserve hours are as follows, winter 8
AM - 4 PM (Friday until 3 PM). Summer hours: 8 AM
- 5 PM (Friday until 4 PM). Some locations are
open until 6 PM during the summer. Check for
holiday hours. For recorded information, you may
call a toll free number in Israel, 1-800-546-666, or visit the
Israel Nature and National
Parks Protection Authority Web site.
