Timeline
15:46
Stop at The Avdat gas station for a coffee and a snack. The café Aroma serves hot drinks, sandwiches, and salads, and it is open 24/7, so you can grab something whenever you arrive.
16:31
Walk nine minutes from the gas station to the Lookout tower. This short climb puts you in position to see the full scope of the park before the light fades.
17:01
Head to Avdat National Park for the main event. As the sun sets toward the WSW, the golden light hits the stone walls, columns, and arches of the ancient trade post. The sky turns warm hues against the historic ruins.
Local tip
The park closes at 4 PM in winter (Sun-Thu and Sat), but the exterior views and the area around the Lookout tower are accessible for sunset viewing. Check the route if you need to return to Sde Boker after dark.
Check before you go
- The Avdat gas station is open 24/7.
- Avdat National Park is open 8AM-4PM on the day of the sunset (15 Jan). While the excavated area closes, the general grounds and viewing spots remain accessible for the sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sde Boker (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).