Safe travel is our guiding priority, and we take pride in our reputation for responsibly hosting over 250,000 Birthright Israel travelers since 2002.
Learn more about the key features of our safety & security approach so you can have the peace of mind to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
We appreciate how important it is to feel safe when traveling. For more details, reach out via email or schedule a call.
SECURITY ESCORTS
Each 10-day Birthright Israel group is accompanied 24/7 by a licensed security escort & trained medical responder, most of whom have recently completed their military service
SUPERVISION
Birthright Israel is a chaperoned experience, and while we make space for you to explore on your own, it is always within designated areas that we deem appropriate
24/7 MONITORING
Our itineraries are approved and tracked by the Situation Monitoring Room, a service of the Ministry of Education, coordinated with Israel’s security agencies
PRIVATE TRANSPORT
We conduct all of our travel on private coach buses with experienced, trained drivers to keep the trip on course and the bus secured at all times
ORIENTATION
Soon after you arrive in Israel, your trip leaders will get you oriented for the adventure ahead, including briefing you on all the tips you need to travel smart and safe
CAREFUL PLANNING
We carefully plan out each of our itineraries to avoid areas of potentially heightened concern and always travel with discretion
VIGILANCE
We are constantly monitoring situations and adjust itineraries with careful consideration based on guidance from the authorities monitoring Birthright Israel trips
UNDER THE UMBRELLA
The Government of Israel is an official partner of Birthright Israel and takes an active interest and role in the safety of the experience
ARE TRIPS EVER CANCELED?
Trips proceed so long as we are confident in being able to provide you with a safe, meaningful, and joyous experience in Israel. If we believe the conditions are not right for a full Birthright Israel experience, we would not hesitate to cancel an upcoming trip, and your deposit would be considered fully refundable.
A NOTE ABOUT LIFE IN ISRAEL
Israel is no stranger to the headlines, and some travelers are understandably hesitant about traveling to a country with unresolved geo-political disputes. As a result, Israel takes the security of its citizens and visitors seriously. While the peace we all yearn for remains elusive, you may be surprised to discover that Israeli society is full of vibrancy, joy, and a deep sense of kinship.