Hiking form Kawkaba Bou Arab to Rachaya al Wadi

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For those of you who love to walk, but like to enjoy the landscape while doing so; for those of you who simply want to take pictures of the country's beautiful scenery, come along and join us while we discover section 24 of the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association (LMTA) جمعية درب الجبل اللبناني during their annual Thru Walk.

It is an easy hike of 8.7 km from Kawkaba Bou Arab, to Aqabet and then to Rachaiya al Wadi.

On the way we will have the chance to see Sheikh Fadel Druze's tomb, the old "Abu Djeje" bridge, Ain el Labwe, and a beautiful pine forest.

We will have lunch made of local fresh produce made by a Women's Association in Rachaya, we will wander in the streets of Rachaya al Wadi, buy some Mouneh and then we will visit the Ain Horsha temple.

Price (including: Transportation, 3 guides, visits, Breakfast, lunch, game and prices)

Adults: 120 000 LL
Students: 90 000 LL
Children under 12 years: 60 000 LL
Children under 5 years: Free of charge

Meeting points
7:30 am Chez Paul, Maameltein;
7:45 amGeant, Dora;
8:00 amPhilips, Sami-el-Solh.
Please note we leave on time so we need to know where you will join us ☺ Places are limited, book ASAP.

Water is provided. Gear up with hats, comfortable shoes (hiking shoes is better), solar creme.
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Pour ceux qui aiment marcher pour profiter des beaux paysages et pour ceux qui aiment prendre des photos de nature, joignez-vous à nous pendant que nous marchons sur la section 24 de la LMT lors de leur marche annuelle.

Nous passerons de Kawkaba Bou Arab à Aqabet et finirons à Rachaiya al Wadi. Nous visiterons le long de ces 8.7 km de marche facile: le mausolée de Sheikh Fadel Druze, le vieux pont de "Abou Djeje", Ain el Labwe (la fontaine de la lionne), ainsi qu'une belle foret de pin.

Le déjeuner aura lieu à Rachaya et sera fait par l'association des femmes de Rashaya. Nous marcherons dans le beau village de Rachaya, achèterons de la Mouneh et la journée se terminera par la visite du temple de Ain Horsha.

Prix (incluant: transport, 2 accompagnatrices et un guide local, visites, Petit-dejeuner, déjeuner, jeux et prix.)

oAdultes : 120 000 LL
oEtudiants : 90 000 LL
oPrix enfants : 60 000 LL
oMoins de 5 ans : gratuit

Points de rencontre :
7:30am Chez Paul, Maameltein
7:45 amLe Géant, Dora
8:00 amPhilips, Badaro
Veuillez noter que nous partons à l’heure. Il est donc important que vous nous confirmiez ou vous allez nous rejoindre. Les places sont limitées, veuillez réserver le plus tôt possible.

Nous vous fournirons de l’eau. Prévoyez chapeaux, Bonnes Chaussures (Chaussures de marche si vous en avez sinon bonne basket), crème solaire.

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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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