Explorers of Lebanon

Leave the Noise Behind. Return to What Matters. 🌿
A 2-day mountain escape in Qoubayat, Akkar ⛰️✨
Step away from the noise and join us for a uniquely designed 2-day experience in the mountains of Qoubayat. This weekend combines two scenic hikes, a cozy bonfire evening, premium accommodation, and quality time in nature in a peaceful mountain setting. A beautiful opportunity to reset, recharge, and enjoy a memorable outdoor escape. 🍃🏕️

📍 Location: Andket – Qoubayat, Akkar District
🗓️ Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026

🥾 Day 1 – Dareb Akroum
• Distance: 9 KM—Moderate

🌙 Evening Program – Day 1
• Check-in at premium bungalows 🏡
• Accommodation: Premium bungalow stay at Graneroverde, Qoubayat 🌲
• In case Graneroverde is fully booked, additional reservations will be accommodated at Les Demeures in Qoubayat 🛏️
• Dinner at 7:00 PM 🍔🥤
Pizza, sandwiches, or burgers + fries & soft drinks
• Bonfire under the stars 🔥✨
• Time to relax, connect, and enjoy the mountain atmosphere 🌌

🌲 Day 2 – Dareb l Chelel 3oudin
🍳 Breakfast at 8:00 AM
Manakish 3al tannour, boiled eggs, tea, coffee, and more ☕🥚🥯

• Hike starts at 10:30 AM
• Distance: 9 KM—Moderate

🕒 Meeting Points
• 7:30 AM – Downtown Beirut, facing Al Amine Mosque 🕌
• 8:00 AM – Naccache Bridge (next to Demerjian Sports Center) 🌉
• 8:30 AM – Dunkin Donuts Jbeil 🍩
•9:00 AM Moulin D’or Chekka for a breakfast stop

🚐 All packages include round-trip transportation
🚌 Return to Beirut: around 7:00 PM

💰 Packages

🏡 Premium Bungalow Options
• Single room bungalow: $125 per person
• Private double or twin room bungalow: $95 per person
• Shared double or twin room in a large 2-room bungalow: $80 per person

✅ Includes:
• Both guided hikes 🥾
• Accommodation 🏡
• Dinner 🍔
• Breakfast 🍳

⛺ Bring Your Own Tent – $60/person
👉 Includes both hikes, tent stay, dinner, and breakfast.

💳 Reservation & Payment
To book your spot, kindly transfer the payment in advance via Whish Money or OMT to: Alain Helou – 70-727312

⚠️ Important Notes
• Spots are limited and confirmed only after payment
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event are non-refundable

🌿 Spring Walk & Hike at Ammiq Wetland 🦆🌾
Perfect for beginners, families, and active kids 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨
Take a break from the city and join us for a refreshing spring experience in Ammiq Wetland, one of Lebanon’s most beautiful natural reserves. Surrounded by peaceful wetland scenery, open landscapes, fresh air, and rich wildlife, this outing is the perfect escape for families, beginners, and nature lovers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable day outdoors. 🍃✨

📍 Location: Ammiq Wetland

🗓️ Dates: Saturday, MAY 09, 2026

✨ Highlights
• Explore the beauty of Ammiq Wetland in spring 🌾
• Enjoy peaceful walking trails surrounded by nature and fresh air 🍃
• Spot beautiful scenery, wetlands, and local wildlife 🦆
• Pass by the farm and see horses, ducks, Buffaloes,and many more animals 🐎🦆
• A refreshing outdoor experience for both families and hikers alike

To suit different levels, we are offering two options on both days:

🥾 Hike Details
• Option 1: 5 KM | ~2 hours | Easy for beginners & families
• Option 2: 11 KM | ~3h30 | Moderate
• Elevation gain/loss for Option 2: 72 m / 162 m

💰 Participation Fees
• $25 – With transportation included by mini Pullman 🚌
• $20 – If joining with your own car 🚗 ( location will be shared upon reservation)
👉 Add entrance fee to the wetland: $5 for adults / $3 for kids

✅ Included
• Transportation for the transport option 🚌
• Experienced guides
• Photography 📸
• First aid assistance ⛑️
❌ Medical insurance not included

🕒 Meeting Points
• 7:30 AM – Dunkin Donuts Jbeil
• 8:00 AM – Naccache Bridge 🌉
• 8:20 AM – Downtown Beirut, facing Al Amine Mosque 🕌
• 9:00 AM – Wooden Bakery Hazmieh (breakfast stop) 🥐☕

👉 Pickup available on the way

⏰ Return Time
Estimated arrival back in Beirut by 4:00 PM

🎒 What to Bring
• Comfortable walking or hiking shoes 🥾
• Hat 🧢
• Backpack 🎒
• 1.5L water 💧
• Snacks or light food 🍎🍫
• Light jacket if needed 🧥

💳 Payment Method
Payment via Whish Money or OMT upon reservation.
If payment is not completed after confirmation, your place may be given to someone else.

📞 Reservations
Reserve your spot with Alain: 70-727312

🌿⛰️ Discover the Wild Beauty of North Lebanon with Explorers of Lebanon ✨

Some mountain journeys are more than just hikes — they become moments you truly feel. This experience through Bet Menzer, Qnat, Deir Mar Challita, Al D’Almaz Grotto, and Tourza is filled with breathtaking views, peaceful trails, hidden beauty, and the kind of scenery that makes you slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy every step. A refreshing escape into nature, adventure, and pure mountain magic. 🍃🥾

📍 Location: Qnat – Bcharri District
🗓️ Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

🥾 Hiking Details
• Distance: 11 KM 🌿
• Duration: ~5 hours with breaks ⏱️
• Difficulty Level: Moderate (Level 6) 🥾
• Elevation Gain: 350 m 📈
• Elevation Loss: 650 m 📉

✨ Highlights
• Explore the mountain beauty of Bet Menzer, Qnat, and Tourza ⛰️
• Pass by Deir Mar Challita in Qnat ⛪
• Discover the hidden beauty of Al D’Almaz Grotto 🌿
• Enjoy panoramic views, lush valleys, and peaceful mountain paths 🌄
• A rewarding mix of nature, exploration, and unforgettable scenery 🍃

🕒 Meeting Points
• 7:30 AM – Downtown Beirut, Al Amine Mosque 🕌
• 7:45 AM – Naccache Bridge (next to Demerjian Sports Center) 🌉
• 8:20 AM – Dunkin Donuts Jbeil
• 9:00 AM – Moulin d’Or Chekka (breakfast stop) ☕️🥖🥐

🎒 What to Bring
• Sturdy hiking shoes 🥾
• Windbreaker 🧥
• Lightweight backpack 🎒
• 1.5L of water 💧
• Healthy snacks 🍎🍫
• Hat 🧢 or Buff

💰 Participation Fees
• $25 – With transportation included 🚍
• $20 – Joining with your own car 🚗
📍 Exact location will be shared upon confirmation

✅ Included
• Transportation by comfortable mini Pullman 🚍 (for bus option)
• Guides
• Photos & videos 📸🎥
• First aid support ⛑️
❌ Medical insurance not included

⏰ Return Time
Estimated arrival back in Beirut by 4:00 PM

💳 Payment Method
Payment via Whish Money or OMT upon reservation.
If payment is not completed after confirmation, your place may be given to someone else.

📞 Reservations
Call or WhatsApp Alain at 70-727312 📱

🌟 Private Adventures Available
Can’t make it? Ask us about customized hiking trips tailored just for you.

Mtein — where old Lebanese charm, mountain views, pine forests, hidden paths, old mills, and grape press remains come together in one unforgettable trail. 🌿🥾

A peaceful hike with a deep village soul. ✨

An old path, a powerful history, fresh mountain air, and views that remind you why Lebanon’s trails are truly special.

This time, we’re heading to Mtein 🏡, a mountain village where nature 🌿, heritage 🏛️, and old Lebanese charm ✨ meet in one peaceful journey. Between stone houses 🪨, hidden paths 🥾, pine forests 🌲, wide views ⛰️, old mills 🏚️, and the remains of old grape presses 🍇, this hike is a return to simplicity, fresh air, and the places that remind us why we explore. 🌄

Mtein doesn’t reveal everything at once… it quietly pulls you in, leaves its mark, and becomes a feeling you’ll want to discover. 🌿✨

📍 Location: Mtein
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 02, 2026

🥾 Hike Details
• Distance: 10 KM
• Duration: ~4:30 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 350 m
• Elevation loss: 350 m

✨ Highlights
• Explore the beautiful mountain trails of Mtein 🌿
• Walk between old stone houses and authentic village paths 🏡
• Discover old mills and the remains of old grape presses 🏚️🍇
• Enjoy peaceful pine forests and wide mountain views 🌲⛰️
• Experience a trail rich in nature, heritage, and hidden corners ✨
• Share the adventure with fellow hiking enthusiasts 🥾🤝

🕒 Meeting Points & Times
• 7:30 AM — Dunkin Donuts Jbeil
• 8:00 AM — Naccache Bridge
• 8:20 AM — Downtown Beirut
• 9:00 AM — Wooden Bakery Nahr El Mot for a breakfast stop ☕🥖

✅ Pickup on the way available

⏰ Return Time
Estimated arrival in Beirut by 4:00 PM

🎒 What to Bring
• Sturdy hiking shoes 🥾
• Waterproof jacket / windbreaker 🧥
• Backpack 🎒
• 1.5L water 💧
• Healthy snacks 🍎🍫
• Hat or Buff 🧢

💰 Fees
• $25 – With transportation included 🚍
• $20 – With your own car 🚗
Exact location shared upon reservation

✅ Included
• Transportation for the transport option 🚍
• Guidance 🧭
• Photos & videos 📸🎥
• First aid support ⛑️

💳 Payment Method
Payment via Whish Money or OMT upon reservation.
If payment is not completed after confirmation, your place may be given to someone else.

📞 Reservations
Call or WhatsApp Alain on 70-727312 📱

✨ Private Trips Available

Some trails are meant to stay hidden… without a name, without a map, and without being revealed too early. 🌿✨

This Sunday, we’re heading into a brand-new hidden trail through 5 villages in Koura district, where olive groves 🫒🌳, orange orchards 🍊, old stone bridges 🌉, flowing rivers 🌊, ancient mills 🏚️, and rock-carved monasteries ⛪⛰️ come together in one unforgettable journey.

Along the way, you’ll pick and taste fresh oranges straight from the trees 🍊 — a trail full of nature, heritage, flavors, and hidden corners waiting to be discovered. ✨🥾

📍 Where: Koura District, Northern Lebanon

🗓️ When: Sunday MAY 03
🥾 Distance: 13 KM | 4:30 hours | ⚖️ Moderate
📈 Elevation: Gain 250 m /Loss 100 m

✨ Why Join:
• Walk through olive & orange terraces & hidden trails 🌿
• Cross stone bridges over rivers 🌊🌉
• Discover ancient mills 🏛️
• New panoramic spots for unforgettable views 🌄📸

🕒 Meet-Up:
• 7:30 AM – Downtown Beirut (Al Amine Mosque) 🕌
• 7:45 AM – Under Naccache Bridge 🌉
• 8:05 AM – Dunkin Donuts, Jbeil ☕🍩
• 9:00 AM – Moulin Dor, Chekka (Breakfast Stop) 🥐☕

🚐 Pickup on the way available

⏰ Return Time: Estimated arrival in Beirut by 4:30 PM 🕓

🎒 What to Bring:
• Sturdy hiking shoes 🥾
• Waterproof jacket / windbreaker 🧥
• Backpack 🎒
• 1.5L water 💧
• Healthy snacks 🍎🍫
• Hat or Buff 🧢

💰 Fees: $25

✅ Included:
• Transportation for the transport option 🚍
• Guidance 🧭
• Photos & videos 📸🎥
• First aid support ⛑️

‼️ Payment Method:
Payment via Whish Money 💸 or OMT 💰 upon reservation.
Please note: if payment is not completed after confirmation, your place may be given to someone else.

📞 Reservations: Call or WhatsApp Alain on 70-727312 📱

‼️Due to the high demand, we’re happy to bring back the Darb el Atrak trail once again.

🌿🌄 Discover Darb el Atrak in Broumana with Explorers of Lebanon 🌿

Escape the city and join us for a refreshing hike on Darb el Atrak in Broumana, where forest paths, fresh mountain air, and peaceful scenery come together for a beautiful day in nature. 🍃✨

📍 Location: Darb el Atrak, Broumana
🗓️ Date: Friday May 01 ,2026

🥾 Hike Details

Option 1 – Easy Trail
• Distance: 5 KM
• Duration: ~2 hours
• Difficulty: Easy (Level 4)
• Approx. elevation gain: 109 m
• Approx. elevation loss: 170 m
• Suitable for beginners and families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Option 2 – Moderate Trail
• Distance: 7.5 KM
• Duration: ~3 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Approx. elevation gain: 300 m
• Approx. elevation loss: 220 m

✨ Highlights
• Peaceful forest paths and fresh mountain air 🌲
• Beautiful natural scenery and relaxing surroundings 🍃
• A friendly and enjoyable outdoor experience 🥾
• Lovely photo moments along the trail 📸
• A refreshing nature break under the trees

🎒 What to Bring
• Hiking shoes 🥾
• Jacket 🧥
• Backpack 🎒
• 1.5L water 💧
• Hat 🧢
• Food or healthy snacks / energy bars 🍎🍫

💰 Participation Fees
• Adults: $25 | Kids: $20 by bus 🚌
• Adults: $ 20 | Kids: $10 by car 🚗
📍 Exact location will be shared upon reservation for participants joining by car

🕒 Meeting Points
• 7:30 AM – Dunkin Donuts Jbeil
• 8:00 AM – Naccache Bridge 🌉
• 8:20 AM – Downtown Beirut, facing Al Amine Mosque 🕌
• 8:45 AM – Wooden Bakery Nahr El Mot 🥐☕

👉 Pickup available on the way

⏰ Return Time
Estimated arrival back in Beirut by 3:00 PM

💳 Payment Method
Payment via Whish Money or OMT upon reservation.
If payment is not completed after confirmation, your place may be given to someone else.

📞 Reservations
Reserve your spot with Alain: 70-727312