Benia Ranch

A riding farm with several ways to visit

Horses are central to Benia Ranch: visitors can learn to ride, meet the animals or arrange an outing. The farm also describes a petting area with farm animals on its website. Families therefore have several activities to ask about when planning a visit. Confirm what your chosen programme includes; booking a riding lesson does not establish that every other farm activity is part of the same visit.

Lessons for children and adults

A couples ride with mountain and sea scenery

The couples programme describes a guided horse ride with views of the mountains and sea around Eilat. Sunset rides are also advertised. The programme page mentions a breakfast stop; confirm whether it forms part of the option you book and what it includes. Advance booking is explicitly required for the romantic ride. Agree on the departure time and route before planning a surprise around it. A general reference to sunset rides is not a confirmed departure time for your chosen day.

Group outings and celebrations

Benia Ranch has a separate riding programme for groups of friends and work teams. The operator says the activity can be adapted to different riding levels. Children’s birthdays, bar and bat mitzvah celebrations and private events are also presented on the website. Give the team the ages, riding experience and number of participants when discussing a group visit. The public programme does not establish a single group capacity or duration, so ask about those details for your event.

Merkavot Esther through the desert streambeds

Merkavot Esther is a separate family outing in donkey-drawn carriages through Nahal Shlomo and Nahal Tzfachot. The operator describes a trip lasting about an hour and a half. Its programme also lists flatbreads, labneh, chocolate spread and herbal tea. Check the refreshments and actual meeting point before setting out. The stated duration belongs to the carriage outing, rather than every horse ride offered by the ranch. Ask specifically for this programme if your family wants to travel in a carriage instead of riding a horse.

Horse-based emotional-support sessions

The farm also presents sessions with horses intended to provide emotional support for children. Discuss the child’s individual needs, the practitioner’s qualifications and the proposed session before choosing this option. A public description cannot establish whether the activity is suitable for a particular child. Book an ordinary riding lesson and a session intended for emotional support as distinct formats; they should not be assumed to have the same purpose or content.

Address, contact details and arrival

Confirm opening times before travelling

The official website gives conflicting hours. Its footer lists Sunday–Thursday 11:00–18:00, with Friday and Saturday visits by advance booking. The main contact-page section instead lists 09:00–19:00 every day. Confirm your visit time directly with the farm; these statements do not establish one reliable weekly timetable. The couples ride requires advance booking regardless of the general opening hours. Arrange the activity itself rather than relying on an opening-time listing.

Details to settle when booking

• Choose the activity Give the participants’ ages and riding experience, then choose a lesson, a trail ride or the carriage trip. For younger children, ask which specific activity is available to them.
• Departure and participation rules Request the duration, start time, participation restrictions and clothing instructions for your selected programme. A general offer for different experience levels does not define the conditions of an individual outing.
• Access and assistance If you need a step-free approach, help mounting or an accompanying person, discuss those requirements before arrival. The programme pages do not provide detailed access or parking arrangements.

Questions about visiting

• Where is Benia Ranch? The farm publishes its address as 12 Kampan Street, Eilat, קאמפן 12, אילת. Confirm the meeting point separately for an excursion.
• What is the minimum age for children’s lessons? The children’s programme states lessons from age three and mentions small ponies. This is not a minimum-age rule for every trail ride or activity.
• Can beginners take lessons? Yes. The adult programme addresses beginners as well as more experienced riders. Describe your experience when arranging a lesson.
• Must a couples ride be booked in advance? Yes. Advance booking is explicitly required. Confirm the start time and any additional elements of your chosen programme when booking.
• What is Merkavot Esther? It is a separate family trip in donkey-drawn carriages through Nahal Shlomo and Nahal Tzfachot. The operator gives an approximate duration of an hour and a half.
• What are the opening hours? The website conflicts: the footer gives Sunday–Thursday 11:00–18:00 and weekends by arrangement, while the contact page gives 09:00–19:00 daily. Call to confirm before travelling.
• How can I contact the farm? The published telephone number is 055-4334771. The website links to WhatsApp at +972 53-469-6446. The official site is https://www.benia-ranch.com/.
• Does the farm offer group visits? Yes, it presents a group riding programme. Agree on the group size, experience levels, duration and available places in advance.