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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Just 90 minutes from Beirut, Chouwen Lakes sit high within the Jabal Moussa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — still water, cedar-forested ridges, and mountain panoramas that feel worlds away from the city. This small-group hiking tour takes you on a 3-hour round-trip walk along a well-marked easy trail through one of Lebanon's most ecologically rich and protected mountain landscapes, guided by a local expert who knows every turn of the path.
Suitable for all fitness levels and requiring no previous hiking experience — the ideal introduction to Lebanon's extraordinary mountain scenery for travelers of all ages.
What's included
Expert local hiking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (optional — at own expense)
Gratuities (optional)
What to expect
Beirut
Pass by
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut
Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel and heads northeast into the Lebanese mountains — the landscape climbing steeply from the coast through pine and cedar-forested slopes toward the high-altitude lake basin of Chouwen.
2h · Admission ticket not included
Arrive at Chouwen Lakes, nestled within the Jabal Moussa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — one of the most ecologically rich and scenically dramatic landscapes in northern Lebanon, protecting ancient cedar and oak forests, rugged limestone peaks, and pristine mountain lakes.
The well-marked trail loops around the lakes and through the reserve — flat lakeshore sections alternating with gentle ridgeline paths, manageable for hikers of any fitness level. Still mountain lakes, forested slopes, and wide panoramas over the Lebanese ranges surround you throughout. Your expert guide leads at a comfortable pace, sharing knowledge of the reserve's flora, geology, and wildlife. A natural lakeside break marks the midpoint before the return trail completes the loop.
Beirut
Pass by
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM
Drop-off at your Beirut hotel after a full day that took you from the mountain lakes of Chouwen to the ancient Phoenician harbour of Byblos — two of Lebanon's most rewarding landscapes in a single easy day.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up travelers from any Hotel, Airbnb or Residence in Beirut.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
