Arz el Rab to Bkaa Kafra to Arz Tannourine on Sun, Sept 11, 2022 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS

Trail of 21 km from Bcharre to Tannourine

Trail of 9.5 km from Bcharre to Bekaa Kafra

HIKE LOCATION:                            Arz Bcharre – Bekaa Kafra – Arz Tannourine

=============                            1900 meters above sea level.

                                                        120 km from Beirut.                    

WHEN                                           :  Sunday, September 11, 2022

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ENCOUNTER PLACE             :  Mar Maroun Church Parking, Dora @ 7:30 AM

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Driving directions to Mar Maroun      https://dalecorazon.com/contact/

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM

FEES:                            

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385,000 LL/person or 11 $ including transport, professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 15%. (299,000 LL/person)

Optional transportation by your own vehicle 250,000 LL/person

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (345,000 LL per person).

There is a 2.000LL Extra entrance fee to Bcharre Cedar Forest.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

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This time our hike will be in Bcharre – Tannourine in North Lebanon. We will make a tour of the reserve of Arz Rab, one of the most beautiful places in Lebanon. It was nominated, along with the cave of Jeita, to become one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The name Bekaa Kafra comes from Syriac and means “Flat spot and the village that has a municipal council”. It is the birth town of Saint Charbel.

Tannourine is home to over 70 000 ancient cedar trees. It is believed that some of these trees age between 1000 and 2000 years.

Covering 12 square km, Tannourine Cedars Reserve lies in a splendidly beautiful area and protects one oN.B. Baldati trip manager can adjust the tour for safety reasons without prior notification, please read well the terms and conditions f the largest and densest cedar forests in Lebanon.

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous

LEVEL 4 You will take the path leading to Bekaa Kafra, it’s an easy and beautiful trail of just 9.5 KM – 3,5 Hrs approx. – Altitude is 1900m to1650m. You will also be able to see rare views particular to this altitude terrain. Unesco classified it as a typical traditional Lebanese village. It is one of the highest villages in Lebanon; It is a must to see. You will visit Mar Charbel’s house, and many landmarks of the village. Lunch will be somewhere along the way from Arz Bcharre to Bekaa Kafra.

LEVEL 6 trail of 21 km – 5.0 Hrs approx.- Altitude is 1900 m to 1750m. The track will take you to the entrance of Arz Tannourine. There will be stop for rest. Lunch will be somewhere along the way. It is an exceptional hike; the amazing scenery that your eyes catch upon reaching these amazing landscapes is indescribable. Don’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest!

Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions:

   Distancing from each other is a must.

   Cover your nose and mouth with your face masks. To keep it on, while we are on the bus. 

   Clean your hands often by using hand gel or other.

Live it up! It will be a memorable day!

WHAT TO TAKE:

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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, MEDICAL FACE MASKS, HAND GEL, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. 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.

==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

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Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending 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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Best Regards,

Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers