Strange people are those who hike. Trekkers, ramblers, call them what you like
All are under Her charm, under Nature spell, marveling at things as small as a nutshell
All share one passion, all stroll the mountain track. To them, Lebanon opens its heart; so does Liban Trek

HIKING & CULTURAL TRIPS

UPCOMING TRIPS

CUSTOMIZED TOURS
We’re available for private requests, any date, to any destination.
SCHEDULED TOURS

Prices are given in USD. Payment in $ or LL (market rate).Participation + Transportation,  minimum 7 hikers
$30- per adult
$15- per child under 12
Participation, excluding transportation
$15- per adult
$5- per child.

FEBRUARY  2026

Sunday 01
Hiking HAMÂT (Batroun)
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh (Sagesse) at 8am.
Road, via Batroun & Mseilha, 60km from Beirut … Short stop on the way.
“Hamât” is very nice village on top of the “Ras ach-Chaqaa” hill dominating both the sea and Wadi Nahr aj-Jôz.
New hiking trails have recently been traced. We propose to discover some of them, via several interesting sites.
Highlights: Wadi Shuhya caves, the Hannoush coastal way, the Ottoman road, Nouriyeh monastery.
Level 5   10km ………………… Profile: 230 – sea level – 70 (Ottoman way) – 200m.
Level 4    07km ……………….. End at the Ottoman way. Transfer to Nouriyeh.
Return to Beirut.

LONG WEEK-END: Saturday 07 – Monday 09 (Official holiday, Mar Maroun)
Summary
Snowshoe 3day-Trekking, from Laqlouq to Hadad: Saturday 07 (Day1) – Monday 09 (Day3)
including an optional snowshoeing day: Saturday 07, returning with bus on Day1 of the trekking
An independent day hiking trip in Qadisha valley: Monday 09.

SNOWSHOE TREKKING
From JURD al-LAQLOUQ (Batroun) to HADATH aj-JOBBEH (Bcharreh)
A 3-day continuous trek of average difficulty, via highlights of this high mountain area.
Day D1. Saturday 07
Snowshoeing LAQLOUQ to guesthouse in TANNOURINE HEIGHTS
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh, Achrafieh, at 8am.
Road to Laqlouq, 60km from Beirut, via a short stop in Ehmej village.
Level 5 (10km, 1700-2100m). Panoramic itinerary via high ridges and the “sacred” spring of Ain Rouma.
Short transfer (5km) to accommodation. Check-in for 2nights in a well-heated guesthouse.
Dinner & night in situ. Twin rooms with toilet; 2persons per room. ………………. The bus returns after drop-off.

Day D2. Sunday 08
Snowshoeing Loop itinerary from guesthouse
Loop starting at guesthouse. No transfers needed.
Level 5 (10km, 1800-2400m). Trail to “Knîset ar-Rabb”, i.e. The Lord’s chapel, the highest in Lebanon.
Return to the guesthouse for the 2nd and last dinner & night.

Day D3. Monday 09
Snowshoeing Guesthouse to HADATH
Overnighters: Check-out at 10am, after breakfast. Trail starts at the guesthouse.
Level 5 (10km, 1500-1800m). Itinerary, via Tannourine Reserve and Hadad cedar forest, to Hadath aj-Jobbeh.
Wine tasting in the area.
Return to Beirut, via Laqlouq & Byblos.
Transportation by bus, joining, at end of day, the group of independent hikers … See below: Monday 09.

Per person,
$10 per day, Rental of equipment; Snowshoes & Poles
$30 Day trip, D1 only
$270 Trekking 3days, all inclusive

Monday 09
Hiking QADiSHA VALLEY (Bcharreh), 90km from Beirut
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh at 8am.
Trail along both sides of Qadisha valley, from Mazraat an-Nahr to Mar Lichaa monastery.
Highlights: Old Morbo monastery, double-arched stone bridge, Qannoubîne Medieval patriarchate, waterfalls …
Level 5 (10km, 600-1000m). Wooded trail and cave sanctuaries.
Level 4 (08km, 600-900m). Ending in Qannoubîne. Local shuttle to Mar Lichaa.
Return to Beirut via Hadath aj-Jebbeh, picking up snowshoers on the way.

RURAL TOURISM

Discovering the interior, sites & people. Day trips or week-ends.
SAMPLE TOURS
METN & KESROUAN. Cultural round trip of 170km.
Day1: Baabdate wine presses, Jaouz Roman temple, Baskinta. Optional hotel overnight.
Day2: Faqra ruins, Tabriyyeh site, Bzommar cathedral, Jeita old olive trees.
QADISHA Cultural & mild hiking
Day1: Hike Qadisha (World Heritage). Deep gorge. Optional homestay.
Day2: Hike Qozhaya. Cave sanctuaries.

IMPORTANT

Our trips are safe. No risks are taken other than ordinary ones pertaining to the activity.
Accidents may nevertheless happen as they can do while at home or walking down the street.
LIBAN TREK HAS NO INSURANCE POLICY COVERING PARTICIPANTS DURING ANY OF ITS SCHEDULED TRIPS.
IT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR CONSEQUENCE RESULTING THEREFROM

TYPE OF TRIPS

SUNDAY HIKING TRIPS
Nature trails. Varied hiking levels
Levels: 1-3 for easy, 4-6 for moderate, 7-9 for hard
Gathering as of 7:30, Departure at 8:00am. Participants may be picked-up on the way.
TREKKING
 Continuous hiking over 2 days or more
Overnights at monasteries, guesthouses, home stays or camping under tents
Normally, all is provided, bed sheets, covers … Towels also, except for camping and other rare occasions
SNOWSHOEING
Hiking on snow. Ordinary hiking boots required.
Equipment: Snowshoes (fixed under the boots) and poles. Snowshoes & poles can be rented.
Moderate level in general. Same pricing as hiking.
RURAL TOURISM
Contribution to sustainable development of Rural Lebanon
Trips of 1 day or 2. Guided visits with no or little walking.
Discovering Lebanon backcountry; people, cuisine, hidden sites, …
TRAVELLING
Chosen destinations for eclectic people. Programmes on request
Trekking or Cultural escorted trips; best local guides and services.