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
$40- per adult
$20- per child under 12
Participation, excluding transportation
$20- per adult
$10- per child.

AUGUST 2026

Sunday 23
Hiking CEDARS OF AIN ZHALTA (Chouf) ………… Reserve entrance: $5 Lebanese, $10 non-Lebanese
Departure from Hikmeh, Achrafieh, at 8am. Personal cars may be used.
Road, via Mdeirej, to the Reserve entrance, 40km. One short stop on the way.
This is an important part of the CHOUF RESERVE with excellent foot trails and panoramic ridges dominating the Beqaa valley.
A wooded loop starting at the entrance, altitude 1300m to the Japanese lake on its way to an 1800m-high pass.
An extension towards the Beqaa leads, via the “long prairie”, to the old “Roman oaks” before closing the loop by an alternative trail.
Level 5 or 6 (with the extension) Profile: 1300-1800-1600-1800-1300m. Distance: 9 or 12km.

AUGUST 29-30
Trekking in Danniyeh, Northern Lebanon
A 2-day continuous guided trek.
Transportation in a comfortable 8-seater car.

Day D1. Saturday 29
Departure from Achrafieh at 8am.
Road, 120km, to Arqoub (Kfarbebnine), 1700m. On the way, a stop in Tripoli and the visit of the Sfireh Roman temples.
HIKE1
Trail thru the cedar forest of Zouarib and on to Mrebbine high agricultural area, 2000m.
Transfer, 5km, to a nice guesthouse with view on the Qelleh forest.
Dinner & Night.

Accommodation
A group of 5 chalets adjacent to and depending of the restaurant “al.Lizzabeh” (the Juniper).
. There is 1 large hall in each chalet, serving as a sleeping room for up to 4 persons. We’ll limit its use to 1 or 2.
. There are no beds but floor mattresses. For more comfort, stack 2 mattresses per “bed”. Bed sheets & blankets are provided, not towels.
. One toilet per chalet. Hot water not connected to the showers. A bowl to be used for pouring.

Day D2. Sunday 30
Breakfast.
HIKE2
Transfer to the hike starting point at Ain al.Bayda, at 11km, alt. 2100m. Meet local escort.
Hike to the legendary “Qornet al.Achra” summit, at 2888m. Picnic on the top.
Continue along the panoramic ridges then down to end at Brissa dam.
Return to Beirut.

Per person, in USD, for a minimum of 4
$240 all inclusive.

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.