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.

MAY 2026

NOT TO BE MISSED: THE NEW AKKAR TREK.
FRIDAY 01 – SUNDAY 03
Two groups, levels 3 & 5. Transportation by bus only.
Day hike Friday followed by a 2-day continuous trek over the week-end.
. Day1: The river valley of Nahr alOustouene
This small river starts at the breathtaking Nabaa elChouh spring where trekkers will be spending Night2.
. Day2: Wadi adDeir in Bazbina and the wooded hills of the Jaouzat water spring..
. Day3: Fir forests and water springs of Akkar alAtiqa.


Day D1. Friday, May 1st
Hiking OUSTOUENE RIVER
Bus departs from Hikmeh at 8am. Road to Beino hights, 120km from Beirut. Short stop on the way.
Level 5: Starting at 600m, a good path leads to a watermill on the river left bank, at 400m.
Continuation, by the river, to a ford for an easy crossing. Sandals recommended to avoid wetting boots and socks.
Option1: End at the nearby Deir Janine monastery. Visit & purchase of local products..Option1 is valid for level 3.
Transfer to alSayyad motel, Beino heights. Spending the night here is optional .
Option2: Continuation along the right bank until a 2nd ford, 330m. Cross for the path leading up to the motel, 550m.
Return to Beirut.

Day D2. Saturday 02
Hiking BEINO – NABAA elCHOUH
Bus departs from Hikmeh at 8am. Road to Beino village, 120km from Beirut. Short stop on the way.
Level 5: Cross the village and visit its lake.
Continue, via an isolated path, to alBorj Medieval mansion and on to Bazbina village, 700m.
Continuation , via Wadi adDeir and the Jaouzat spring to Ain asSirwal, ending at accommodation, 1200m.
Level 3: Ends at Wadi adDeir to be then transferred, 10km, to accommodation. Visits on the way.
Dinner & night at the hotel by the spring. All 5 rooms are booked. Sharing a Twin room might be necessary.

Day D3. Sunday 03
Hiking AKKAR alATIQA No bus departure from Beirut.
Breakfast and check-out.
Level 5: Start hiking at the hotel. Trail to Cheikh Jneid mosque in Akkar village, crossing most beautiful springs and forests.
Level 3: Itinerary to be decided in situ. Visit the Kharrâr waterfall and Qalaat Akkar.
Return to Beirut.

PER PERSON, in USD,
$50 Day hiking, D1, for Transportation & Guiding
250 Trek 2-day, sharing a room
+30 supplement for Single
Trek Coverage, minimum 5 trekkers
. Transportation and luggage transfers
. Guiding
. All meals, from dinner Saturday to picnic lunch Sunday
. Comfortable accommodation.

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.