Travel and Medical Insurance

It is highly recommended that you purchase travel/medical insurance, especially in the event that you need to cancel for medical reasons just prior to the trip.

Air Travel

Air Canada, Montreal, Quebec to Tel Aviv, Israel, and return (Montreal). If you are coming from another city in Canada or the United States, there will be an additional charge to get to Montreal.

Luggage

One large piece of luggage is allowed per passenger, along with one carry-on (a 2nd piece of luggage will cost an additional $120.00 – $144.00 per direction).

Please check with Air Canada’s international luggage policy. Any additional luggage will be subject to additional charges by the airline, paid personally by the traveller.

Passports

All tour participants must have a passport which is valid up to 6 months following the date of return. Your passport must be valid up to and including November 3rd, 2027. Please make a photocopy of the first two pages of your passport and bring it along with you. In case of passport loss, you will have a copy of the needed information. This copy should be kept separate from your original passport.

VERY IMPORTANT: Everyone who enters Israel must fill out an ITA form up to 72 hours before departure. It takes about 5-10 minutes to complete, and the cost is approximately $10.00 USD. This must be completed no later than 3 days before boarding, but it is recommended to complete the form at least 2 weeks prior to travel to avoid any last-minute issues. You may not be allowed to board the aircraft without this permit. Here is the website: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/. We will remind you again before the trip.

Trip cancellation and medical insurance

The price for this trip does not include medical or travel insurance. Purchasing travel /medical insurance is extremely important. This will protect you from penalties should cancellation become necessary.

Immunizations

No immunization shots or vaccinations are required at present, unless otherwise noted.

Transportation

Luxury coach service throughout the tour. Also includes transportation from the airport to your hotel on arrival and back to the airport on the day of your departure.

Tour Guide/ Biblical Teaching & Spiritual Application

Our tour guide is government-licensed and will accompany us throughout this comprehensive trip. We will also have biblical teaching and spiritual application from our tour leader J. Isaac Gabizon. We will have evening sessions together, which will include worship, messianic (Israeli) dancing, and bible teaching relating to the day’s sites and touching on the next day’s schedule as well.

Tips and Taxes

Tips and taxes, and all entrance fees to museums and parks are included in the price.

Meals

Daily breakfast and dinner are included, but lunches are not included in the price. Please allot approximately $10-20 USD dollars for lunch (per day).

Special menu/diets

If you have a special dietary need, please let us know, and we will contact the hotels to find out if we can accommodate your needs. Vegetarians are always satisfied with Israeli food, as vegetables and beans are a major staple in their menu.

Money

Besides Israeli currency (the shekel), US dollars are accepted throughout almost all of Israel. You may consider buying $100.00 worth of shekels before leaving Montreal, and having USD dollars on hand for other purchases (gifts, souvenirs, etc.). You may also use the ATM in Israel. Before travel, check to see if your bank has an ATM network — or even bank affiliates in Israel so you have a better chance of avoiding unnecessary fees.

SIM Cards

If you plan to use your cell phone in Israel, then you might want to get a SIM card with a data plan (your phone needs to be unlocked before you leave Montreal). We can get a good price with a local company in Israel for a good amount of data and unlimited calling between Israel/Canada and Israel/USA. Call the office for details.

Electrical System in Israel

The electrical system in Canada operates on 110 volts, and Israel uses 220 volts. Adapter kits containing converters and foreign plugs are available at consumer electronics stores or a travel/luggage specialty store. The converter is necessary only if you are taking appliances that do not have 110/220 options, such as electric razors, etc. Many hair dryers come already equipped with a 110/220 switch. Even if appliances are equipped with the 110/220 option, you will still need an adapter. To the best of our knowledge, all hotels will furnish hairdryers.

Clothing

Clothing is casual. Men do not need to bring a suit or a tie, and the same applies to formal wear for women. You might want to bring one fancier item for Shabbat (Friday evening), but this is not mandatory.

Women: Please bring a shawl or something that will cover your shoulders when we enter the holy sites. You are not allowed to expose bare shoulders at these particular sites. Also, bring a knee-length skirt or longer (or pants or capris) to cover up when entering holy sites. We will let you know the night before if we are entering holy sites the following day.

Men: You will not be allowed to wear shorts when visiting some holy sites. Please bring at least one pair of pants for the trip and/or kakis whose length falls below the knee.

You may bring a bathing suit with you, as we hope to have an opportunity to swim in the Dead Sea.

Bringing water shoes will help make walking on the rocks in the Dead Sea easier. The hotel in Galilee as well as the one in Jerusalem have an outdoor swimming pool, so we might have the opportunity to refresh ourselves at the end of the day. For those wishing to swim, you may also bring one beach towel with you.

It is important to bring a pair of good, solid walking shoes, as we will at times be walking on somewhat uneven terrain and climbing short distances on hills for great views.

Sun hats are a must, and sunglasses are highly recommended. It is also imperative to bring an adequate amount of sunscreen.

In May, the average temperature in Israel is around 26 degrees during the day, and it can drop to 19 to 15 degrees at night. Little rain is anticipated at this time.

Medicines

For some people, the change in climate and food could upset their system. We highly recommend you bring the following: Aspirin or Tylenol, cold/sinus remedies, Polysporin, cough drops, medicine for diarrhea and upset stomach or motion sickness, and any special required medication. Make sure all medicines are in their original containers and are clearly labelled. This is especially important as you pass security at the airport.

Toiletries

You may choose to bring your own brand of shampoo, soap, etc, although all the hotels do provide these items. All hotels provide hairdryers. It is also a good idea to bring tissues, as some of the restrooms at the tourist sites run out of or do not provide toilet paper. There are no laundry facilities in the hotels, but a quick wash in the sink of some of your clothing with an overnight hang dry in your hotel room is a viable option.

We assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the services of any train, carriage, automobile, airplane, camel or other conveyance which will be used either wholly or in part. Neither will we be responsible for any error, omission, act or any injury, loss, accident or any delay which may be occasioned by reason of defect in any vehicle through neglect or default of any company or person engaged in the conveying of passengers. The tour directors accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in motor coach, train, airplane services, or that of any other conveyance, sickness, accident, weather, strikes, war, violence, quarantine, or other causes, and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the individual.

Join us on this life changing journey!

To make your reservation for this trip to Israel, May 3 to 13, 2026,  Click Here to download the registration form.

Please print and fill out the registration form.

You may mail it back with your deposit check to:

​Ariel Ministries Canada
CP 46521, CSP, Blvd. St-Jean,
Pierrefonds (Quebec)
H9H 5G9 CANADA

or

You may print and fill out the form, then scan it back to us at info@arielcanada.com and send your deposit by e-transfer to the same email address.

If using e-transfer, be sure to include your name and indicate that this is for the Israel Tour 2027.

We require an immediate deposit of $750.00 per person payable to Ariel Ministries Canada at the time of mailing in your application.

If you prefer to pay your deposit by credit card,  please call the office at  514-685-5902.

We accept Visa and Mastercard. Please note there is a 3% surcharge for credit card payment.

​If you have any further questions, you may email us at info@arielcanada.com