๐ถ Hiking and ๐คฝ Swimming at AFQA with DALE CORAZON - LEBANON EXPLORERS!!!
Join us for an amazing trail, to explore the beautiful AFQA๐ฟ Nature Reserve located in the Byblos district, and enjoy the freshness of the ๐ง water grotto and waterfalls at this time of year, we will hike together in one group along a down easy path of just 8 KM. The ๐ญ views are remarkable. We can see Jabal Moussa and Nahr Ibrahim valley with all the villages surrounding the valley as Aqoura, Kartaba, Ghabat, Yanouh, Etc,
๐ HIKE & SWIM LOCATION : Afqa / Keserwan / Mount Lebanon
===================== 1450 meters above sea level
54 km from Beirut.
โณ WHEN : Sunday, July 27, 2025
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๐ข ENCOUNTER PLACE : Mar Maroun Church Parking, Dora @ 7:30 AM
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Driving directions to Mar Maroun
https://dalecorazon.com/contact/
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM
๐ฐ FEES:
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20 $ /person or equivalent including ๐ transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (18 $/person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (18$ per person).
Optional transportation by your own ๐ vehicles 15$ /person
There are 200.000LL Extra Entrance fees to the Pond. (Optional)
๐ DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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๐ฟ๐ฅพ HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous
๐ฅ Level 4 (8 km, approx. 2:45Hr) We will start the hike from the hills of Lassa, one of the most spectacular villages of Mount Lebanon overlooking Nahr Ibrahim gorge. Along the way we will visit Nabi Hadwan, a walk to the sanctuary located on the steep cliff is a must to see. We will see as well the๐ด old juniper trees and then go down to visit a great and ๐ ancient temple located near the waterfall and the impressive Afqa Grotto. There, ritual prostitution was practiced until the time of Constantine in Afqa village.
The main feature of Afqa is the beautiful rock formations spread throughout the villages. We get to walk on an agricultural road along the mountain cliff โChir El Jalseโ overlooking the spectacular simultaneous sea and mountain, reach in breathtaking views.
We will end the๐ฅพ hike at Afqa Grotto and the waterfall. Then will continue down to the river bank near another waterfall and pond beneath a ๐ Roman ridge for lunch, relax under the shade of the trees and enjoy the sound of ๐ง water. We may benefit from ๐คฝ a swim in the clean transparent water as well. where we will take some magical photos. (There is a snack shop nearby)
๐ WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don't forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.
==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==
โ๏ธ FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:
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Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.
๐ NOTE:
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Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules including safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our events to their own responsibility). Personal accident insurance โoptionalโ to contact Mob 03-553411. And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.
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Dale โค๏ธ Corazon - Lebanon ๐ฑ๐ง Explorers
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