Refugee Camps in Palestine I Palestinian Refugee Camps I Refugee Camps in the West Bank

Would you love to visit a Palestinian refugee camp, and learn about the political realities and daily struggles there? Are you curious to hear the stories the residents tell about how they and their forebears fled during the war?

The Palestinian center – Go Palestine organizes a tour to one of the refugee camps in Hebron (Al-Fawar Camp, or Al-Aroob Camp) and Bethlehem (Azza, Aida, and Dheisheh Camp) with a tour guide who speaks English fluently. It is a great opportunity to get to know how the people there cope with living in this situation since 1948 and 1967. You will hear many stories from these camp residents about how they were compelled to flee their villages out of fear between1948 and 1967.

More than 10 years of Experience!

We have ten years of experience in organizing tours to different places in Palestine. The Palestinian center – Go Palestine organizes visits to refugee camps in Hebron and Bethlehem so that visitors be able to learn and experience first-hand a greater understanding (above and beyond newspaper reports!) of the camps and the people who live there.

You will have the opportunity to visit some of the families who live within the camps, talking to them and asking them questions about their daily lives and their thoughts. The families you visit will provide you with a fascinating opportunity to learn a little bit about life within the camps.

Our Tour Guides

Our tour guides are experienced and work in the travel and tourism sector. They provide you with all the instructions based on their extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Palestine. Our tour guides will take you to places and sites in Palestine that will amaze you.

Information Regarding our Refugee tour Program

Place of Tour	Refugees Camps in Hebron and Bethlehem – West Bank
Tour Fees	One Day – 65$ American Dollars – One Refugee Camp Two Days – 120$ American Dollars – Two Refugee Camps Three Days Days – 180$ American Dollars – Three Refugee Camps
Starting point	Our Center in Hebron in Ein Sarah Street.
Acccomadatiom	In a host family or at our 8th-floor apartment – If you stay more than one day
Age	18-75 Years Old
Maximum Number of visitors	20
Starting/Ending Dates	Flexible – Anytime
Tour Language	English
Not Allowed	Shorts or Skirts Sleeveless shirts
Tour Duration	5-6 Hours each day
Tour starts at	9:30 am Breakfast – 10:00 am starts the tour
You need to have	– Your passport – Your visa (keep it with your passport at all times) – Water. – Hat.
Tour ends at	Around 3:00 or 4:00 pm
Tour Includes	Breakfast and lunch, transportation, and accommodation
Not Included	– Flight cost. – Travel insurance. – Visa cost, where applicable. – Entrance fees to sites. – Extra stays at our apartment or host family. – Pick up from the airport or crossing borders. – Any other expenses.
Cancellation Policy	Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Is it safe to visit the refugee camps?

Yes, it is safe. You will be welcomed by camp residents since they are eager to tell you about their situation and how much they suffer from being refugees within their own country. And remember, Palestinians are famous for their stellar hospitality!

Duration of the Refugee Camp Tour

The tour takes about 5 to 6 hours and includes a walking tour inside the camp and familiarization of the camp history from our guide as well as one of the camp residents. You will be invited to one of the residents’ homes to drink coffee or tea, where you will listen to their stories.

Refugee Camp Tour Cost

The tour costs $65.00 (American) and includes transportation, breakfast, and lunch. For those who are staying two or three days, the tour includes also accommodation with a host family or at our 8th-floor apartment.

70$ (American Dollars)

This includes breakfast and lunch, transportation to camp and back to Hebron, and a guide who speaks English fluently.

120$ (American Dollars)

This includes breakfast and lunch, transportation to camp and back to Hebron, accommodation, and a guide who speaks English fluently.

180$ (American Dollars)

This includes breakfast and lunch, transportation to camp and back to Hebron, accommodation, and a guide who speaks English fluently.

What does the camp tour include?

• Stay with a host family or at our 8th-floor apartment in Ein Sarah Street in Hebron.
• Daily Palestinian breakfast & lunch.
• All transportation to the refugee camp and back to Hebron.

Things aren’t included in the tour’s cost?

Flight cost.
Travel insurance.
Visa Cost, where applicable
Extra stays at our apartment or host family.
Pick up from the airport or crossing borders.

What the tour schedule looks like?

The tour starts by having breakfast at 9:30 am at the center.
At 10:00 am starts the camp tour itinerary and ends at around 3:00 pm.
At 3:00 pm the visitors will have a Palestinian lunch either at the center or at a local restaurant.
After the tour ends, visitors are free to go and have a rest at our 8th-floor apartment or in the host family. This applies to those who stay for more than one day.

Things to know before you come to Palestine!

Living Costs in Palestine	Approx. 50-70$ a Week
Weekend in Palestine	On Friday
Food in Palestine	The West Bank engages primarily in heavier meals involving the use of bread, rice, and meat, and coastal plain inhabitants frequent fish, other seafood, and lentils.
Wifi Access in Palestine	At houses, cafes, restaurants – Almost everywhere
3G Service in Palestine	Available since Jan 2018
The official language in Palestine	Arabic – Palestinian Dialect (One of the Levantine dialects)
Currency in Palestine	Mainly Israeli Shekel (NIS). Jordanian Dinar & American Dollars are also used in buying Real estate and land.
Transportations in Palestine	Yellow Taxies & Orange Mini-Vans
Weather in Palestine	Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C)
Nearest Major Airports to Palestine	Ben Gurion Airport in Israel if you travel via Israel Alia International Airport if you travel via Jordan

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Meeting Point

We meet at the Palestinian center located on Ein Sarah Street, Hebron.

How to register?

Please send an email to Mr. Tamimi, at info@gopalestine.org. Please type “Visit a refugee camp” in the subject line. In the body of the email tell us of your interest, ask any questions you may have, and request an application. Very shortly we will reply to you. You can also contact us via WhatsApp or Signal at +972598172071.