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.

Friday 29 – Saturday 30. The ADHA trek, 2days
Trekking HADAD (Hadath aj.Jobbeh) to DOUMA (Bcharreh-Batroun)
A continuous trek over 2 days with optional day hiking. LMT bone sections 9 &10.
Day D1. Friday 29
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh, Achrafieh at 8am. Road, via Chekka, to Hadad, 90km. One stop on the way.
HIKE1: Hadad to Houb monastery, via cedars forests and joining LMT section 9.
A level 5 itinerary including dense woods and abundant water springs. Altitudes 1400-1800m-1300m.
A level 3 is also offered as as an option.
Option1: Return to Beirut with the bus.
Option2: Dinner & Night in Deir Houb. Rooms with toilets.
Day D2. Saturday 30
. Overnighters: Breakfast in situ. Check-out. Start hiking at accommodation following LMT section 10 to Chatîne (1h).
. Bus departure from Beirut at 8am. Road to Chatîne, 70km via Laqlouq. Merge with overnighters at Chatîne church.
HIKE2: Hoûb-Chatîne-Douma, following LMT section 10 and sidetrail.
A level 6 itinerary including water springs and spectacular sinkholes. Altitudes between 1000 and 1700m.
A level 3 is also offered as as an option.
Return to Beirut.

or Optional extension
. Night at Douma hotel
. Day D3. Sunday 31: HIKE Douma-Bchealeh area.
Per person, in USD.
$50 Day hikers, D1 or D2
200 Trekkers, for a minimum of 5 …… covering Guiding, Transportation, Accommodation and Meals (Dinner D1 to lunch D2).

Saturday 30
Cultural SMALL TOUR IN THE METN
. Departure by bus at 9am
. Visit Deir el-Qalaa in Beit Meri; ruins and monastery
. Visit Medieval chapel of Mar Chaaya in Broummana
. Visit feudal village of Mtein and a Gastronomic lunch
. Return to Beirut. A total of 70km.
$70pp for a minimum of 15

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.