Canyon View Vineyard Church
​Options, pricing, what-to-expect details

New Ruth Israel Covid Vaccination Statement 8-15-22, we understand that mandatory vaccination may influence your decision to travel to a particular location. Israel is currently fully open to all Americans, regardless of their vax status. There is no testing or even masking currently required in Israel. If Israel's requirements officially change to require showing a vaccination status card or making an "I'm vaxxed" statement, we are able to (for this reason only) offer a refund of a down payment for those who are unvaccinated. This refund cannot include airline ticket that were purchased for those of you who purchased the original "Option A" or "B" below, however you can receive a flight credit for the full value of your flight and a refund of the difference in check. 

Option A: $4837. THIS OPTION IS NOW CLOSED. Full 13-day tour. Includes round trip group flight from Denver to Tel Aviv, the ground tour in Israel and in Jordan. (We did not meet our minimum of 35 people to get this price and itinerary in time.) Those who already signed up for this option. Your price will be honored, and you will have your flight confirmation number and itinerary in your email by Aug 20th, 2023.
Option B: $3987. The mini 10-day tour. No longer available to choose from. Includes round trip group flight from Denver to Tel Aviv and the ground tour in Israel, and airport drop off on March 27th early for the 7:15 AM flight time. (You may book your flight home for 7 AM or later for this shorter itinerary)
Option C: $4037. Full 13-day tour. Israel and Jordan, but no flight. You'll either be picked up/dropped off at the Tel Aviv airport at the same time as the group, or you will be responsible to get yourself to the hotel for the first night/back to the airport in time for an earlier/later departure from Tel Aviv. (1537 due upon final payment) Single room supplement: $978 Israel + 430 Jordan=1408.
Option D: $3187. The 10-day mini-tour. Israel only. Return flight should be arranged for 7:15 AM (or a little later) March 27th. There will be one airport run from Jerusalem for those who choose this option. (This itinerary does not require the middle payment of $1000, and the final payment of $1687 is due Jan 15th).
Single room supplement: $978 Israel only.

 Inclusions & Exclusions
Each of the above tours includes ground transportation once you're in Israel with the team in an airconditioned, wi-fi equipped bus, with a professional driver and English-speaking tour guide for the historic and modern introduction to Israel knowledge. Whisper Headsets in Israel (not guaranteed in Jordan) so you can hear well (you can bring personal ear buds, but they must be the corded style) to plug into set. Breakfasts and dinners. Overnight accommodation in very nice hotels (named in the full itinerary so you can look at them, some are smaller European-style rooms, others roomier) in a double occupancy twin/twin room. (Single Room Supplement available: $990 additional for Israel portion + 240 in Jordan.) All entrance fees at our stops. A simple preparation book to read before we go, Israel Basics, and the Spiritual Journey Through Israel book to bring with you for the spiritual aspects and exercises we will enjoy together. One fish lunch on our boat ride day. Cable car at Masada (though you may hike up if you are so inclined. pun intended ;) )
Not included in this price but things you'll want to budget for: 
Trip insurance, please include Covid clause and trip interruption, Passport, sturdy walking shoes, lunches, any food needed in transit, snacks/water/coffees, personal items, tips from each traveler for guides and drivers ($6-8/day guides + $3-5/day driver=$120 to $200 in twenties. Souvenirs. Jordan River baptism ($15 USD) if desired. 
Entry visas and Exit fees for the Jordanian portion. $134 each. You'll appreciate having this in exact amounts in U.S. dollars maybe keep in separate sealed/labeled envelopes, so you don't accidentally spend it or give it as your guide & driver tips before we arrive at the border: 
Entry visa to Jordan: US $ 57 per person – subject to change without prior notice
Departure tax: US $ 15 per person – subject to change without prior notice
Israel Exit Border tax: $62 per person – subject to change without prior notice

What to expect

Payment Information:
please mail your $1500 down payment check with your application & passport picture page to:
Ruth Israel Initiative
9 B Chatham Court
Pelham, AL 35124

CVV Israel Down Payment incl. fee

$2,575.00

This down payment option to pay online includes the original $1500, the 2nd payment of $1000 and the 3% processing fee. Please make sure that your applications are complete with your passport picture page copied and mailed to

Ruth Israel Initiative

9 B Chatham Ct

Pelham, AL 35124

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second payment

$1,030.00

$1000 payment +30 fee to make your next payment on your Israel trip.

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$1500 down payment due upon signing up.
$1000 Next payment due Sept 30
Remainder of your chosen itinerary due ~ 60 days before travel. January 15, 2023. This site will be updated with the option to pay off your trip in December.

Items of note: 
Trip is now closed to new applicants. Approved down-payment transfers can be accommodated to someone new only with a family or medical emergency that keeps you from going. Please be in touch if anything feels uncertain to your ability to travel. Travel credit might be able to be arranged. 

Ruth Israel can accept credit card payments for each deadline. Please plan an additional 3% to cover the costs. Click below to pay your down payment or next payment online.

Walking. Lots of walking. (Be able to cover at least 5 miles/day comfortably, with hills and stone stairs)
Learning. Lots of learning. Both biblical and historical.
The volume of information available to you while you are in Israel won't sink in unless you have a proper grid of understanding already formed with which to process all that we will experience, so the easy-to-read book Israel Basics by K.J. Frolander is included with your trip. And if you want more, buy Sandra Teplinsky's book Why Still Care About Israel? It will really fill out your foundation so that you can get the most out of your time in Israel. See the Resources Page for even further study. If you are not accustomed to journaling or "listening prayer" Seth Barnes' book Listening Prayer is another book you'll want to pick up to prepare your heart and skills for listening for God's voice as you interact together in the Holy Land. It is great to hone listening skills in a daily devotional.
Spiritual stretching and growth.
Holy Spirit interactions, questions and spiritual activations, formational exercises, trying out different forms of prayer on site at different locations throughout Israel. You'll have journaling time most evenings to record your interactions with the Lord and each other. Kim will lead the majority of these exercises from the Spiritual Journey Through Israel book you'll receive. Volunteers are welcome to jump in and lead as well.