Lebanon: Switzerland of the Middle East

5 days

Easy

Lush greenery | Amazing weather all year round | Great food & wine | Rich & old history | Abundant rivers & waterfalls | Vibrant Nightlife
Overview

    Why come with us to Lebanon?

    1- The only Arab country that doesn't have a desert 

    2- Perfect Mediterranean weather all year round. Feeling hot in summer? Go to the mountains. Feeling cold in the winter? Go to Beirut. 

    3- It is full of forests, rivers, lakes, mountains & valleys. Nothing like it in the middle east. 

    4- Known for having some of the most vibrant nightlifes in the middle east and in the world, 

    5- Inhabited since 10,000 BC. 

    6- There is a famous saying that says that in Lebanon you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon, which shows how close the mountains are to the sea. In our case, you'll be enjoying the cool weather in the morning and swimming in the afternoon! 

    7- Home to a melting pot of cultures and religions 

    8- Beirut is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

    9- The Lebanese cuisine is renowned worldwide 

    10- Long history in winemaking 

    What's included?
      • A total of 12 meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners. Note: Vegan/Vegetarian food options are available
      • Transport to all the destinations of the trip
      • Round trip transport from and to airport
      • Accommodation for 4 nights in twin-share rooms of the same gender
      • The best Lebanese guide(s) in town 
      • Entrance fees
      • All Tours & Hikes of the trip
      Exclusions
        • Flight to Beirut and back (ex: ±1500aed with AirArabia - arriving 12:30pm on day 1 & departing 10:35pm on day 4)
        • Visa
        • Health and travel insurance: It is mandatory to have a health and travel insurance in the country where this experience is happening. If you don't have insurance or your current insurance doesn't provide coverage, you can obtain it from dnata or any similar insurance provider.
        Important notes
          • Group size: Small group experience - Min. 4. Avg. 10. Max 16.
          • Physical rating: Light physical activities are included.
          • Meeting point & time:
            • Meetup time: 1:30pm.
            • Meetup location: Beirut-Rafic Al Hariri International Airport Arrivals
          • Solo & women friendly: Solo and female travelers are more than welcome; 70% of our participants are usually solo adventurers and women.
          • Important Note: Bookings cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of the trip.
          • Health and travel insurance: It is mandatory to have a health and travel insurance in the country where this experience is happening. If you don't have insurance or your current insurance doesn't provide coverage, you can obtain it from dnata or any similar insurance provider.
          • Tipping Information: If you'd like to show your appreciation to your guide, please bring cash in USD for tipping.
          • Single supplement: You can book a single room supplement (to have your own room) for 500aed per person. Please let us know if you want to book this and we will process it separately based on availability. 
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          What to bring

            Good vibes! (& the below)


            Essentials:

            • Passport 

            Clothes:

            • Sportswear/comfortable clothes for hiking (shorts) 
            • Swimwear
            • Warm clothes: fleece and long pants for chilly nights in the mountains
            • Hat

            Accessories:

            • Backpack
            • Beach Towel
            • Earplugs (for light sleepers)
            • Water Bottle

            Footwear

            • Hiking shoes 

            Toiletries

            • Sunscreen 

            Check our dates and can't find the dates you're looking for? Submit a request through our private trip form below, call us on +971 56 701 7137, or email us on privatetrips@arabianwanderers.com and we'll create a custom trip just for your group!

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