CHOUF visit

Activity

On Sunday October 19th Tourleb takes you to the heart of the Chouf to wander around in magnificent villages and landscapes.
We will visit:
- 2 amazing yet different caves, Ain w Zein and Kfarhim;
- The Village of Baadarane (where we will meet Nazih Baz who manufactures abbayas using a Century-Old loom);
- Walk for maximum 1 hour in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve;
- Have a nice Mezza.

As usual, games and prizes will be won during the day.

Please gear up with comfortable shoes, a cap, and a sweatshirt as it can be a bit chilly in the caves.

The day will end at approx.7:00 pm.

Prices:
LBP 135,000
LBP 75,000 (children under 12 years old)
Free for children under 5.

If you are a group of more than 6 adults, the 7th person gets a 50 % discount on the day.

The price includes: Pullman with A/C and driver, local lunch, Entrances to all sites and caves, tour guides and local guides, games and contests, prizes, water for everyone.

Meeting points:
8:20 am: Chez Paul, Maameltein;
8:40 am: Geant, Dora;
9:00 am: Philips, Sami el Solh.

TEL: 70 48 45 45

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION
PLEASE TRY AND HAVE THE EXACT CHANGE WITH YOU

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Dimanche 19 octobre, Tourleb vous emmène au Coeur du Chouf a travers des paysages et des villages de rêve. Nous visiterons :
- 2 Grottes différentes mais toutes deux intéressantes, Ain w Zein et Kfarhim;
- Le village de Baadarane (ou nous rencontrerons Nazih Baz qui fabrique des Abbayas sur des machines a tisser qui datent de plus d’un siècle;
- Nous marcherons une heure maximum au coeur de la Reserve Naturelle du Chouf;
- Nous profiterons d'un déjeuner traditionnel.

Comme d’habitude, des jeux et des prix seront a gagner.

Portez des chaussures confortables, un chapeau et un sweat-shirt parce que vous aurez peut être froid dans les grottes.

La journée se terminera aux alentours de 19h00.

Prix:
LL 135,000
LL 75,000 (Enfants de moins de 12 ans)
GRATUIT pour les enfants de moins de 5 ans.

Si vous etes un groupe de plus de 6 adultes, la 7eme personne recevra un rabais de 50 % sur la journee.

Les prix incluent : Pullman avec A/C et chauffeur, le dejeuner, les entrees aux grottes et a tous les sites, les guides locauz et les guides de Tourleb, les jeux et prix ainsi qu’une bouteille d’eau a chaque participant.

Points de Rencontre:
8:20 am: Chez Paul, Maameltein;
8:40 am: Geant, Dora;
9:00 am: Philips, Sami el Solh.

TEL: 70 48 45 45

RSVP par telephone ou par message.
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TOURLEB

Ever since we moved to Montreal fifteen years ago, we heard it all concerning Lebanon (from Lebanese and non-Lebanese alike): "But isn’t it a dangerous place to go to?" "I have never been in this region, it is not Lebanon" "You ski in Lebanon?" "You have the sea?" "Oh! You can do extreme sports in Lebanon?" "You have Roman Ruins?" "No way! There is no such thing in Lebanon!" We heard it all, we tell you.

Having visited many different countries, we have come to realize how hard it is to truly experience a country in a short time. It is even harder when the trip is organized and when you are on the roof of a bus with 30 people who are all passing comments and judgment.

We travelled many destinations between these two extremes and came to realize that there is a huge demand for customized/personalized travel.

This is why, after having offered this service on a “freelance” basis, we decided to make it a business with all the necessary tools used to promote it and to develop it.

We know Lebanon from East to West, each and every nook and cranny. We have visited all of the country, many times, and we have enjoyed almost all that it has to offer. So when we recommend something it’s not just because they say it’s nice, it's because we have tried it and know, for a fact, that it’s worth it.

We have contacts all over the country, so accommodations, transportation, activities, food and lodgings have no secrets for us, no matter where in Lebanon you want to spend the night. From the 5 stars hotel to the "modestest" camping site, to bed and breakfasts or guesthouses, we take good care of you.

“We” means Nada Raphael and Joelle Sfeir.

Nada Raphael is the founder of Tourleb. She is its thinking head and its beating heart.

With a very diverse resume and a heart that beats for her native country, she brings to tourleb her unwavering love for Lebanon and all that it holds.

Her knowledge of the country stemmed from her book “Hyphen Islam-Christianity” published in 2009. She also is a journalist, a DJ, a film director (she has her production company and has released many documentaries), and a photographer (with many photo exhibits behind her, presented in Canada, Europe and Lebanon of course).

Nada Raphael’s right and left hands is Joelle Sfeir, with whom she has worked on many previous projects of which “Hyphen Islam-Christianity” (Joelle co-wrote and co-directed the project).

Joelle Sfeir studied Land development but has been working for 10 years in communications, editing, copywriting and writing, and event organizing in Lebanon and Canada.

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CHOUF

CHOUF, Lebanon