WADY HARBA Hike & Swim – St. Valley on Sat, Oct 28, 2023 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS

Hiking & Swimming at Wady Harba St. Valley JRABTA-MADFOUN with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS!

Come and experience the pleasant moments of hiking along the bank of “Harba valley or Darb Rafqa” and swimming in the marvelous Mediterranean Sea. The Saint valley, the cave churches, the ruins, and the magnificent green forest mixed with oak and many other plant species makes the valley one of the best in the area.

The hidden treasures and beauty of Lebanon are yet to be unveiled.

HIKE & SWIM LOCATION            : Smar Jbeil – Jrebta – Madfoun / Batroun / In the North

===================             0-450 meters above sea level, 3 km from Kfifan.                                        
 

WHEN                                           :  Saturday, October 28, 2023

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ENCOUNTER PLACE                 :  Saint Abda Church parking facing the New bridge,

===============                     Jal El Dib @ 7:30 AM    

Driving directions to Saint Abda Church:       https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

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

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%. (14 $ /person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 20% discount (13 $ /person).

Optional transportation by your own vehicles 11 $/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

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This hike is wonderful. Our journey will start in Smar Jbeil. This name is the derivate of the Phoenician language, which means “the guardian of Jbeil”.

We will visit a historical church “Al Sayde” (Ste Mary) built in the 6th Century, and the citadel of Smar Jbeil dates back to the Phoenician era. After the visit, will take the bus to St. Rafqa Monastery, and visit the convent and the museum. The hike will be in Jrabta village at Wadi Harba, the trail is filled with ancient cave churches, ruins, and where the Saints walked like (first Patriarch Saint John Maron, St. Rafqa, St. Hardini…).

At the end of the trail, we will benefit from a swim in the Mediterranean Sea with clean transparent water as well.

As usual, there will be two levels of difficulty.

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

Level 3: An easy walk (8 km, approx. 3:00Hr) with very light descents. It is ideal for picture taking. The walk will take place at ‘’Darb St. Rafqa’’ or’’ Wadi Harba’’. At the end of the trail, will benefit from a swim in the clean transparent water as well.

Level 5: About (11km, approx. 3:30Hr) This level is strictly for advanced walkers; long delay is not an option.
After reaching St Rafqa in Jrabta, we will hike in a pine forest to reach a small church in the middle of the mountain surrounded by trees, crossing an old spring.

After visiting the forest, will continue walking together on a stretch way to Harba valley. We will cross the first Patriarch Saint John Maron (685 A.C.) spring and historical caves Church, in wild nature. Afterward, will continue together along a trail offering many scenic spots and leading to the beach where we will swim and have fun there. From there we will head up to the bus.

Photos shall be taken on the move or when we stop for a break.

We promise you a very good & joyful hike; don’t hesitate to book yourself for this event. You will fall in love with these sites.

WHAT TO TAKE:

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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as 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 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