Superior Quality: Cedars Forest Hiking (full day)
Beirut, Lebanon
Pick-up from your hotel
A smooth 90 minutes +/- drive thru Mount Lebanon until we reach the peek of the Shouf mountains (Maaser el shouf)
Meeting your local mountain guide first, check your hiking tools and instruments, security instructions then proceed to starting point.
You may chose a soft, a moderate or an advanced level walk... thus the hike may be customized upon your request.
The Maaser el Shouf cedar forest is rich and diverse... you will be exploring the Lebanese nature !
... Back to point zero where you may have a cup of tea or coffee, may be purchase some local honey and traditional jam products before heading to the local village for some food and drinks facilities.
Return to your hotel around 17:00
Description
Itinerary
Hiking in the most prestigious and dense cedars forests in Lebanon.
Situated at a high altitudes in the Shouf Mountains around 2 hours drive from Beirut city.
Our tour will start by heading to the mountain peaks at 1800m altitude.
As soon as we reach our destination, a short gathering with the local mountain guide for important instructions and then a moderate level hike will start to discover the majestic Cedars and the wild life. A Panoramic view of the Bekaa valley (east) and Mount Lebanon province (west) is guaranteed while walking thru the natural reserve of Maaser el Shouf protected forest all the way to Al Barouk. (Average time spent inside the forest is around 3.30 hours but may be greater or lessened upon request)
Security first: A professional mountain rescue team is available in case of any accident or injury.
Please make sure to carry the following items: A small bottle of water, a small snack (nuts, fruits, dried fruits…) paper tissue and sun screen protection.
Equipment: Hiking shoes, hiking sticks, a hat, appropriate clothing depending on weather forecast, and a backpack.
PS: This tour may be cancelled in severe weather conditions.
Stop At:
• Shouf Cedars Reserve, Barouk Mountain Maasser Park House - Maasser El Chouf - Lebanon, Barouk Lebanon
• Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Weather conditions apply, please dress appropriately
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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