BAROUK Cedars to AMMIQ Wetland on Sun, June 14, 2026 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS
🚶 Hiking Trip from BAROUK Cedars to AMMIQ Wetland with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS
Al- Shouf Nature 🌲🌳🌴 Reserve (the largest one in Lebanon, it constitutes 5.3% of Lebanese territory).
The reserve is the southern limit of Cedrus Libani, it is an Important 🦩 Bird Area (IBA) and 💐🪻🌺 Eco-tourism area (a Biosphere Reserve). Part of the reserve is the Aammiq wetland.
Ammiq is the biggest 💦 swamp in Lebanon (100 hectares) and one of the most important places for 🕊 migrating 🦩 birds. It has a watching 🛕 tower to observe them.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS; 🌲Cedars Forest, Old Cedars, Panoramic 🔭 views, 🏺 Old Phoenician Houses, 💧 Ponds and Springs, most important places for 🕊 migrating 🦩 birds, Buffaloes, and biggest 💦 swamp in Lebanon.
📌 HIKE LOCATION: Barouk /Al-Shouf – Ammiq
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1700 to 900 meters above sea level.
64 km from Beirut. – 10 km from Chtoura.
⏳ WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 2026
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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 @ 7:45 AM
💰 FEES:
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25 $ including 🚌 transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), coffee, professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (20$/person)
Every 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip.
Optional transportation by your own 🚗 vehicles 5 $/person as a Tour
There is a 5 $ Extra entrance fee to Barouk Cedars Forest and option: 5 $ Aammiq Wetland.
📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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Our visit will begin from Barouk🌳cedar forest; the birthplace of the Lebanese poet, Rachid Nakhleh (composer of 🇱🇧 Lebanon’s National Anthem). On the spot, the 💁 reserve team will be there to accommodate us and give a quick presentation.
Once in Ammiq, the hike is diversified. You get to walk along the edge of ⛰mountains where the 🔭 scenery is great, beyond description.
🌿🥾 HIKING LEVEL: 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous
🥇 Level 4 (10 km approx.) will take the bus to the entrance of Arz Barouq and start the hike between the cedars for approximately 3,30 hours to reach the old broken-down village of ancient Ammiq. Your trail is wonderful downhill and overlooks Bekaa valley. Our lunch will be in a beautiful place on the trail where the views are remarkable. Just have to be there to believe!
Then will make a quick visit by bus to the swamp of Aammiq.
🥈 Level 5 after reaching the village of ancient Aammiq, we will continue the trail to reach the swamp of Aammiq, pass through water sources, and pine forest, and finally meet level 4 hikers at Aammiq wetland. The total distance is around 15 km; will take short rest. We promise you spectacular views and great scenery.
Diversified? Yes! You will enjoy it!
🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, 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 mentions your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.
🚷 Can’t make it to join us on this particular date?
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📲 Get in touch with us to arrange a personalized, fully customized private trip tailored to your preferences.
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⛺️ Camping with nearby activities available
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🕊 Spiritual pilgrimage trips
☀️ Sunset and night hikes featuring lakes and a cozy bonfire
🤽 Rivers Crossing and Swimming
⛵️ Rafting and Boat trips
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📋 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 events to their own responsibility). Personal accident insurance “optional” to contact Mob 03-553411. And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.
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