18 Nov 2018

Hiking Trip - Kawkaba Hasbaya Hike - Hasbaya District

  • Our destination this time is to one of the richest and most diversified typical Lebanese villages of the south, Kawkaba. This village is an extremely important location where very interesting and major historical facts took place around its landmarks.

    This trail was prepared with the coordination of the local municipality who is doing an excellent job on the ecotourism level, from different trails around the area to a new ecological bungalows project and many other plans that we will be briefed about during our tour.

    During this hike, we will pass by very old olive trees where it is believed that “Jesus Christ” used to pray among them, we will also see the “Christ Water Source” where it is also believed that the Christ once drank from its water as well as many old caves with different stories among its rocks.

    We will also pass by a track known as the “Silk Route” and another one known as “The Sultans and Kings” road which overlooks Hasbaya region and the famous “Hermont Mountain”. Finally we will be seeing many important landmarks of Hasbaya city, which is a major city of our southern district.

    Our hike will start at the “Christ Water Source” all together and then head on an uphill track reaching “The Sultans and Kings” road where we will contemplate beautiful scenery along the way. We will then start heading downwards toward the town of Kawkaba passing by old natural caves where a lot of martyrs were found in 315 A.D.

    We will then reach the main piazza of the village and visit an old historical church and pass by very old olive trees.

    After this visit we will walk to the public garden of the village where we will have an exquisite traditional homemade food will be prepared by a local women’s association.

    Once we finish lunch, Level 6 will go down until reaching the “Silk Route” and the “Phoenician Road” reaching the Phoenician Khan where will meet Level 3 who will go there by bus.

    WHERE: Kawkaba;
    100 km from Beirut,
    650m above sea level

    WHEN: Sunday, Nov 18

    MEETING PLACE: 7:30 AM in the parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden. (See map on: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/ParkingMap.aspx).
    There will be a breakfast stop along the way.

    PRICE: 90,000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance and lunch.
    60,000 LL without lunch (Please get the exact change to facilitate the registration process).

    WHAT TO GET: Light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes such as hiking shoes and always keep a windproof jacket in your backpack.

    NB. Foreigners and people not carrying a Lebanese ID need to register at least 7 days in advance for the event, and provide us with a copy of their passport. Lebanese people should carry their Lebanese ID.

    SPECIAL RATES:
    - Children with the age of 10 and younger will have a discount of 25’000 LBP
    - Children/ Teenagers between the age of 11 and 18 will have a discount of 20’000 LBP
    - University students will have a discounts of 15’000 LBP provided that they present their university card
    - Groups with 5 to 9 persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a 5’000 LBP discount
    - Groups with 10 or more persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a 10’000 LBP discount

    PAYMENT TERMS:
    - Cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged half-price
    - Reservations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged an extra 5’000 LBP
    (e.g. Cancelling or booking for a Sunday’s event on Saturday will be subject to the above terms)

    ESSENTIAL ECOTOURISTIC RULES & REGULATIONS
    - Smoking is strictly prohibited during the event
    - Always follow the guide on the designated trail
    - Do not go off road without notifying the guide
    - Do not get close to a cliff especially when the guide in charge tells you not to do so
    - Although accidents are covered by the insurance but they remain under the responsibility of the member
    - Sometimes, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the program may occur. Ecotourism rules must be followed, otherwise personal accidents will not be accounted for by the insurance.

    RESERVATION: Every day from 8am till 5pm on 03-917190 or 79-115001. It is preferable to send an SMS or WhatsApp from your mobile, giving your name, surname, and the event you wish to join.

    COLLABORATION:
    - “Sports Experts” is the exclusive sports gear and outfit sponsor of Vamos Todos. Members will get a special discount at all “Sports Experts” branches in Lebanon
    - “Antaki Group” is the exclusive “Fujifilm” cameras & devices sponsor of Vamos Todos.
    - “LIA insurance” is the exclusive insurance company sponsor of Vamos Todos.

    Regards,
    Vamos Todos
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