This is a day for nature lovers and curious minds.
We’ll head to some villages of Byblos and Batroun districts that are full of stories and surprises.
We’ll try digging for real fish fossils in the morning, savour a well-deserved homemade lunch, walk down to the Baatara sinkhole and enjoy amazing views.
It’s a full day of fun, fresh air, and hidden treasures.
| Destination: | Hakel, Douma, Baatara, Akoura |
| Pricing: | 150$ / per person — based on a minimum of 6 participants. Final price may vary for smaller or larger groups. |
| Departure: | Beirut at 9:00 am |
| Return: | Around 8:00 pm |
| Language: | English, Arabic, French |
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| Optional activity: | Quad bike safari at the end of day |
| What to get: | Comfy shoes, reusable water bottle, sun protection, layers (mountains can be moody) |
| Additional Notes: | This day does not include stops at the cities of Byblos and Batroun, only villages of their Districts. Moderate walking and light hiking involved. |
Welcome to Hakel, the land where time stood still. Here, we’ll explore a limestone quarry famous for holding perfectly preserved marine fossils from millions of years ago. After a short hike, we’ll get hands-on: learn to split stone, search for ancient fish, and maybe even take a fossil home.
By now, you’ll be hungry, right? Well, this won’t be an ordinary lunch. We’ll be welcomed into a local home in Douma village, where a hearty mountain meal awaits. Everything is fresh, local, and made with love.
Time for another nature-made Wow. We’ll stop at the famous Baatara Gorge, a massive natural sinkhole with three bridges stacked above a dramatic drop. If there’s water flowing, you might catch the waterfall diving into it. If not, the rock formations alone are enough to impress.
The day reaches one of its most peaceful moments. We’ll make our final stop in the region of Akoura, where a cluster of turquoise lakes sits quietly among limestone cliffs. Take a quiet moment, wander to the edge, or simply enjoy the landscape.
We’ll head back to Beirut with hearts full of warmth from the hospitality and kindness of the village people we have met.
