BKERKI – DAROUN SUNSET HIKE with DALE CORAZON- LEBANON EXPLORERS

Amazing Trail, Darb Al-Moujawkal, darb el-Qamar, darb Mar Youhanna & darb el-Makery with Dale Corazon – L.E.

We invite you to a relaxing sunset hike at the Bkerki – Daroun area on, Monday the first of January, the trail prepared by the Lebanese Army Airborne Regiment, it’s between pine and oak trees. It’s wonderful!!!  

SUNSET HIKE LOCATION               :  Bkerki – Daroun- Aintoura/ Kesrouan/ Mount Lebanon

===================                  220 to 450 meters above sea level

                                                          27 km from Beirut

WHEN                                              :  Monday, January 01, 2024

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ENCOUNTER PLACE                     :  Mar Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge, Jal  

================                        El Dib @ 1:00 PM

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 12:45 PM

FEES:                            

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15 $ /person including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes warming up, stretching and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (13.5 $ /person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 15% discount (13 $ /person).

Optional transportation by your own vehicles 10$/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

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This time we are going for a sunset hike in the stunning mountain which covers the public domains around Bkerki in Kesrouan District.

It is a massive green space with a rich variety of fauna and flora. It is located on a hill with stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea on one side and the mountainous regions of Zouk, Aintoura, Harissa and Ghazir on the other side.

We will hike around 8.5 Km approx. together in one group as intermediate to easy level 5, along with uphill and downhill trekking for just 3 hours.

We will first visit the old Bchouche Church (Saydet Bchouche), situated in the heart of beautiful Bkerki beside the Patriarchal Palace, on a spectacular hill where lies old Phoenician houses, and strategic points of Keserwan Hills. Will get to walk along a track called “Darb El-Moujawkal”. Then will visit the old abandoned factory (Beit El Sabbagh) and the spring water stream. We will sit there at the amazing forest for a short while before continuing our loop and going back to where we originally started by taking the track Darb El-Qamar then Darb El Makeri.

At the end of our hike, we will watch the sunset, overlooking the remarkable simultaneous sea and mountain, rich in breathtaking views exposed to moonlight.

Don’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest!

WHAT TO TAKE:

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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruit, flashlight, water, cap, and sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

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Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending an SMS, or WhatsApp mention your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.

NOTE:

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Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules including safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our trips to their own responsibility). And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.

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