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KFARHELDA Waterfall Hike & Swim on Sun, Jul 07, 2024 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS
July 7 @ 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Hiking & Swimming at BEIT CHLELELA – KFARHELDA with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS
Come and experience the pleasant moments of hiking along the bank of “Nahr El-Jawz” and swimming in the marvelous pond.
Naher El Jawz river runs through Beit Shlela and the charming village of Kfar Helda, known also as Bsetines el-Ossi (the Gardens of Ossi) where the most beautiful waterfalls in Lebanon exist. Confronted by the water, the greenery, and the plunging falls, you would imagine yourself in Paradise. On February 24, 1998, the Environment Minister listed Nahr El-Jawz as a National and Historic Heritage Site.
HIKE LOCATION : Bsetines el Ossi – Kfar Helda / Batroun / North of Lebanon
============= 650-900 meters above sea level, 72 km from Beirut.
WHEN : Sunday, July 07, 2024
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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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18 $ including transport (comfortable Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (16$ /per person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount/per person. (16$ /per person).
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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The river has a unique beauty drawn by the hands of God. It renders possible the cultivation of a number of small private properties, watering the gardens and plots of farmland in Kfar Helda, Beit Shlela, and Bsetines el Ossi. The Ruins of many monasteries and churches are scattered around the villages.
In this hike, you will have many reasons to keep your cameras handy. From the moment you start hiking until the moment you stop, there will be scenes you’ll want to cherish forever.
HIKING LEVEL: 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous.
Our hike will be divided into 2 levels:
Level 3-4; Medium – Easy level. Trail around 3 hours, we will start from Kfar Hilda village at Naher El Jawz River and take the path near “Waterfalls” passing through trees and bushes that will lead you to the source, and to the old St. Jean Monastery. We may benefit from a swim in the clean transparent water as well. Then we will hike to Mejdel, we will see impressive waterfalls, water streams, and ancient footpaths. We will end up hiking next to the water channel in Mejdel.
Level 3-4 will reach the electricity company by bus; the exceptional Trail of stairs is there… 788 steps to heaven.
Level 5 (13 Km approx. 4:00Hr) The same trail as level 4, the difference is; will reach the electricity company instead of Mejdel Village, and continue back to Batroun.
WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses swimsuit, towel, 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.
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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Best Regards,
Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers