Kfar Blum lies on the banks of the Jordan in the heart of the Hula Valley. Nearby, there is a family water route, a riverside promenade, and several outdoor activities; the kibbutz also hosts the Voice of Music Festival. This offers a choice ranging from a tour with a set duration to activities with different focuses and a cultural event.
The Jordan and Nearby Activities
The Kfar Blum Kayaks family route is 4 km long and takes about an hour and a half. The boats can accommodate up to six people; the operator determines how many people may ride in each boat, depending on current restrictions and water flow. Participation is possible from a height of 1.05 m or from the age of five. Route details and participation requirements may vary depending on operating conditions. Confirm these details before making firm plans for the tour.
Nearby, the Ami Peled Jordan Promenade runs along the Jordan between Kfar Blum and Sde Nehemia. So, alongside the town’s riverside setting, the local travel picture also includes a named route along the Jordan. The promenade and the family route are distinct points of interest: the route has a stated distance and approximate duration, while the promenade is described by its course between the two towns.
Near Kfar Blum, Kfar Blum Kayaks also offers a ropes course, a climbing wall for different ability levels, archery, and a 300-foot-long zipline that ends in the Jordan. The activities cover different types of experiences, from climbing elements and archery to a riverside zipline. This lets you choose based on your preferred focus rather than treating the different activities as a single tour.
A Cultural Event at the Kibbutz
The Voice of Music Festival has been held at Kibbutz Kfar Blum for more than 30 years. If you want to plan your trip around this cultural event, check the current program before making plans. This lets you take the festival dates into account while keeping the Jordan route and outdoor activities as separate options for the rest of your trip planning.
Archaeology in the Broader Northern District Destination
Within the broader Northern District destination, Tel Hazor and Tel Megiddo form a distinct archaeological theme, separate from Kfar Blum’s focus on the river and activities. Tel Hazor is a biblical tell with significant remains of a city associated with biblical references; visits focus on the upper city. Tel Hazor includes Solomon’s Gate, a six-chambered gate with two towers dating to the 10th century BCE.
The Canaanite palace at Tel Hazor was used by the kings of Hazor in the 14th and 13th centuries BCE. The Late Bronze Age palace is described as the most elaborate in Israel and one of the most significant in the Levant. The fortifications are also of particular importance: they are considered the finest example of their kind in the area from southern Turkey to the northern Negev.
Another highlight at Tel Hazor is its underground water collection system, whose remains represent sophisticated engineering adapted to the geography for water storage. In the water system, steps three meters wide are carved into the walls of the vertical shaft; an excavated shaft at Tel Hazor is 45 meters deep. Alongside the palace, gate, and fortifications, water engineering and the use of the terrain are also central to the region’s archaeology.
Tel Megiddo is one of three tells that preserve significant remains of cities associated with biblical references and are closely connected with events in the Bible. Its Early Bronze Age temple complex is exceptional in the number of its temples, the continuity of cultic activity, and the documented ritual practices. The orthogonal Iron Age city plan has few parallels in the Levant. By comparison, Tel Hazor is notable for its palace, gate, and water system, among other features, while Tel Megiddo stands out for its temple complex and urban planning—a useful distinction when choosing regional cultural sites based on your interests.
Discover more destinations: Migdal, Yeroáş–am, Kiryat Ono, Bat Yam, Livnim, Shivta, Kfar Ruppin, Giv'at Yo'av.
For the broader travel overview: Israel.
