31 Mar 2019

Sunset Hike - Baadaran Sunset Hike & Wine Tasting - Chouf District

  • The trail takes us this time to another town, in one of the best sites of ecotourism in Lebanon; the Shouf region.
    This time, we will be heading to El Khreibe which is part of the transition zone of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, the largest reserve in Lebanon.

    First of all, we cannot but start by thanking the Shouf Reserve for its care and attention to the nearby villages, especially by exploring and establishing new trails, thanks to the local guides of the villages who we can never thank enough for the time, effort, and the local knowledge that they share.

    Our hike will be segregated into levels as usual, Levels 2, 4, and 6.

    Level 2 will be a relatively easier 5 Km hike, with slight uphills and downhills. That does not mean though, that the hike loses any of its charms. All the levels will start together, till we all reach the Khreibe water source.

    From there, the Level 2 will continue to see the olive orchards and the local olive presses in the area, as well as some of the old houses and ruins in the area. After that, we will head to the bus that will take us to the guesthouse in the village to wait for the other levels to arrive.

    Level 4 (9 Km) and level 6 (13 Km) will continue from the first source together to reach an old castle that can be traced to the Jumblat family, one of the most prominent families of the region. This one of many typical old castles in the region, where stone chimneys are a trademark.

    After that, both levels will continue to the Baadaran airport, an old inactive airport at the moment. From the neighboring Balayet area, one can see one of the most breathtaking views of the Shouf region. A splendid panorama that spans in all 360 degrees.

    From the airport, the Level 4 will continue by bus to the guesthouse and meet level 2, while the hard level will continue on a trail amid oak trees and hike towards the guesthouse in Khreibe. On the way, we will stop by a water source called Nabaa-Al-Aadas (Or the source of the lentils).

    After all levels reach the guesthouse, we will all sit together and have a homemade Lebanese lunch prepared by the guesthouse.

    When our lunch is over, we will head back to Beirut by bus, but we will stop before at a shop that sells one of the most well-known traditional sweets almost exclusive to the Shouf region; El Lawziye. (Almond Based)

    WHERE: El Khreibe
    Shouf Region
    1150 m above sea level
    55 km from Beirut

    WHEN: Sunday, 31 March

    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.

    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 discount 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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