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LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Three of Lebanon's most dramatic natural wonders — underground, mountaintop, and gorge — in one private day from Beirut. Begin beneath the earth at Jeita Grotto, one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world and a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Rise to the heights of Harissa by cable car, where the iconic shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon stands at 650 metres above the Mediterranean with panoramic views over Jounieh Bay. Then head deep into the northern mountains to the Baatara Gorge Waterfall near Tannourine — a 255-metre cascade plunging through three successive natural limestone bridges in a scene so extraordinary it looks staged.
From sea level caves to a mountain shrine to a three-bridge gorge waterfall — three completely different landscapes, entirely private, entirely at your own pace.
What's included
English-speaking driver with knowledgeable commentary
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch in Byblos (optional — at own expense)
Gratuities (optional)
What to expect
Beirut
Pass by
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut
Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads north through the Dog River valley — its canyon walls carved with inscriptions left by Egyptian pharaohs, Assyrian kings, and Roman emperors — toward Jeita Grotto.
Jeita Grotto
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Descend into one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and a top-five finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Two interconnected limestone caves stretching over 9 kilometres beneath the Lebanese mountains — the upper cave explored on foot through a soaring cathedral of stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall, and the lower cave navigated by silent electric boat along an underground river through chambers of extraordinary natural beauty. An experience unlike anything else in the Middle East and one that sets the tone for an extraordinary day ahead.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
30m
At the mountaintop, visit the iconic bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon — standing 8.5 metres tall at 650 metres above sea level, arms outstretched toward the Mediterranean below. One of the most recognisable religious monuments in the Middle East, surrounded by the Maronite Basilica and neighbouring churches that form one of Lebanon's most important Christian pilgrimage complexes. Your driver shares the history and significance of this beloved Lebanese landmark before the descent back to the coast.
20m · Admission ticket not included
Board the famous Harissa Téléférique cable car at the Jounieh seafront and ride up 650 metres above sea level to the mountain sanctuary — one of the most exhilarating and photogenic experiences in Lebanon. The aerial views over Jounieh Bay, the sparkling Mediterranean coastline, and the Lebanese mountain ranges on the ascent are among the most spectacular in the country. A highlight of the day that combines pure exhilaration with genuinely unforgettable scenery.
Baatara Gorge Waterfall
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
The climax of the day — and one of the most dramatic natural sights in the entire Middle East. The Baatara Gorge Waterfall near Tannourine is a phenomenon found nowhere else on earth: a 255-metre waterfall that plunges sequentially through three natural limestone bridges, carved over millions of years by the Balaa river into the Jurassic limestone of the Lebanese mountains. Standing at the viewpoint above the gorge, watching the water disappear through bridge after bridge into the darkness below, is one of those rare travel moments that no photograph fully captures. Your driver explains the geological story behind one of Lebanon's greatest natural wonders.
Byblos
1h
Lunch in Byblos — optional stop on the way back
On the drive back to Beirut, make an optional stop in Byblos — one of the oldest cities in the world — for a relaxed lunch at a waterfront restaurant overlooking the ancient fishing port. Fresh Lebanese mezze, grilled fish, and Mediterranean seafood with a Crusader castle and medieval harbour as your backdrop. Ask your driver to stop — it is well worth the detour.
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 underground caves to a mountain shrine to a three-bridge gorge waterfall — three of Lebanon's most extraordinary natural landscapes in one private, unhurried day.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
we pick up travelers from any Hotel, Airbnb or Residence in Beirut
Additional information
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.
