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Passports / Travel Documents
Click here to view all passport / travel document / visa requirements for entry into Israel
Airline Information
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Currency and tips in Israel
The currency is the Shekel. Click here to review current exchange rates. Most places accept American credit-cards and ATMs are widely available, however, we recommend bringing some cash with you to exchange upon arrival as some smaller / remote areas will not have these services. Tips: We recommend participants bring $70 to tip your hard working Tour-guide, Security Guard/Medic and Bus Driver.
Electrical appliances
Voltage: 230 V. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use US appliances.
Prescription Medications and Vaccinations
You do not need any special vaccinations for visiting Israel. However, we do recommend you have an up-to-date tetnis shot. If you take any prescription medications you MUST make your counselors aware of these. We encourage you to include them on your carryon luggage together with your prescription.
Special Dietary requirements
All meals provided by Sachlav- Israel on the House and on the plane are strictly kosher under the hechsher of the Rabbanute in Israel. If you have any special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, lactose intolerant etc, please ensure you make your counselors aware of these. To order a special meal for the plane, please send an email to leah@israelonthehouse.com.
If you do have a special diet, we suggest packing some snacks for the plane in the event the airline does not provide the special meal we have requested.
Valuables
We encourage participants to leave expensive / valuable items at home. Any personal items that you choose to bring are your liability and we highly recommend you take out travel insurance to cover any valuable personal belongings.
Personal Laptops and internet
We advise participants not to bring personal computers as you will be extremely busy from morning until the night and will have extremely little time to use these. They are not only very heavy, but are extremely valuable and we will not take any liability for loss or damage to such items. Depending on your location throughout the trip, there will be access to the internet via the hotel computers.
Shabbat
Sachlav-Israel on the House does observe Shabbat. We do not travel or participate in any activities which violate the laws of Shabbat. However we do respect all levels of observance and we do not force any of these restrictions upon participants. Our program over Shabbat is especially designed to not violate the laws of Shabbat.
Free time
You will have 2 Free nights. During your free nights out, your friends and family are more than welcome to come and hang out with you at your group’s designated area.
Family visits
We have an action packed itinerary and we are constantly on the move. However, during those evenings when your program finishes early, you may invite your family / friends to visit you at your hotel (with permission from your tourguide). You may also invite your friends / family to join you on your free nights out (see above).
Trip Rules
- Be on time for all activities
- Participate in all activities
Listen to and respect your counselors and tour guide - No illegal drugs/ drunkenness
- No leaving the group without unauthorized permission
- No violent behavior
- No rudeness or bullying of other participants