Aaqoura Lakes – Baatara Waterfall & Batroun Day Tour From Beirut
Tour Duration: 8 – 9 hours
Tour Language: English
Group size: 2 – 10 people
ABOUT THE TOUR
Hotel pick up is between 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
First We will Visit Aaqoura Lakes, and go on a short hike up the hill to get a panoramic view of the breathtaking Aqoura lakes. (Duration 45 Minutes)
Later we will head to Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or as it is also known Balou’ Bala’a, The waterfall drops 255 meters (837 ft) into the Baatara Pothole, a cave which goes back to Jurassic times, it’s an extraordinary sight ‘discovered’ in 1952 formed by millions of years’ worth of limestone erosion.
Afterwards we’ll visit Mseilha Fort which is built on a long, narrow limestone rock by Emir Fakhreddin II in the 17th century to guard the route from Tripoli to Beirut. We’ll Climb to the top, and explore the surrounding area of the fort.
Lunch stop will be at a local restaurant: (Duration 1 hour)
Our Last Visit will be Batroun old souk & the port, overlooking the old harbor / fishermen’s port and the Maronite Saint – Stephan (mar estephan) (achieved at the beginning of the 20th century). It is one of the biggest and most beautiful churches of Lebanon.
Return back to Beirut Arrival time between 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Cost Includes:
- Entrance Fee
- English Speaking Guide
- Hotel Pickup & Drop off
- Air Conditioned Vehicle
Cost Excludes:
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch Fee
- Gratitude
