“We only have what we give” – Isabelle Allende
Dear Lebanon Explorers,
It's the perfect ⏱️ time of the year to give and help draw a 🥳 smile on children’s faces.
So, mark it on your calendar: this December 21, a charity 🕊 event will take place at Mechhellene and we will be hiking at Abaydat – Sakyet El-Khayt to 💪 support “Monks of the brothers and Nuns of the sisters of Jesus crucified” in their mission.
"رهبان اخوة الصليب و راهبات أخوات يسوع المصلوب"
They are taking 🙏 care of abandoned 👶 babies/newborns found on their doors and every step, every backing will help them. They bear seeds of authentic faith, and live that faith through prayer and asceticism; they have led a committed community life of brotherly ❤️ love deep-rooted in individual 🙏 prayers and work hard with their hands.
All the proceeds will go to the 💒 convent.
🚶 Hiking Trip to ABAYDAT, SAKIET WL-KHAIT Valley with DALE CORAZON - LEBANON EXPLORERS
Abaydat lies in a splendidly beautiful 🌿 area in Byblos.
📌 HIKE LOCATION : Abaydat /Jbeil / Mount Lebanon
=============== 500 meters above sea level.
37 km from Beirut.
⏳ WHEN : Sunday, December 21, 2025
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🕢 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
💰 FEES:
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20 $ including 🚌 transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, coffee, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (18$/person)
Optional transportation by your own 🚗 vehicles 15 $/person
📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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This 🚶 hike from “Abaydat” to “Sakiet el Khait” is different. It is located in the North of Lebanon, in Jbeil area, and it is one of the highlights of 🏺 ancient caves in Lebanon where you can take a lot of unforgettable 📷 pictures.
It is believed that some of these caves-churches are aged between 1000 to 2000 years old. You reach these churches by climbing 🪜 steel stairs because they are carved high in the rocks.
🌿🥾 HIKING LEVEL.1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous
The hike will be divided into two levels:
🥇 Our first level 4 is intermediate. It is a beautiful 🍂🍁🍂 trail, and it is an amazing Phoenician walking path of just 7 KM. You will visit the cave of Mar Semaan; one of Mar Maroun's followers. These caves are very ⚱️old and date for more than a thousand years. There are residues of frescos painted on the inner walls.
The stunning ⛰mountainous landscape, with trees seemingly defying gravity and growing on extremely vertical slopes, is impressive.
🥈 Level 5 will continue to the cave church of Mar Antonios with 4 floors in the cliff, dating around 600 years old. It is a steep downhill walk to the church. You will return back on the same route to meet Level 4 and walk along track rich in beautiful 🍂🍁🍂 views and you will have a picnic 🍞 lunch under huge 🌳oak trees, beside St. Peter and Paul Church.
Later on, you will visit “Mar Takla”, a historical church in “Shamat” village built in the Second Century B.C. from the remains of 🏛 Roman ruins.
Diversified? Yes!!!!! The hidden treasures and beauty of Lebanon are yet to be discovered
🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses 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==
☎️ 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.
🚷 Can't make it to join us on this particular date?
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📲 Get in touch with us to arrange a personalized, fully customized private trip tailored to your preferences.
🚶 Hiking on customize trails or snowy terrain
🍷Wine tasting events
🔭 Stargazing events
🚙 Off-road 4x4 trips
⛺️ Camping with nearby activities available
🚌 Sightseeing and Culture tours
🕊 Spiritual pilgrimage trips
☀️ Sunset and night hikes featuring lakes and a cozy bonfire
🤽 Rivers Crossing and Swimming
⛵️ Rafting and Boat trips
💧 Underground Exploration Excursions
📋 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 “optional” to contact Mob 03-553411. And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.
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Best Regards,
Dale ❤️ Corazon - Lebanon 🇱🇧 Explorers
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