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Afqa sunset hike – new trail with Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers

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Sports & Outdoor,

9, October 2021

Mount Lebanon

We invite you to a relaxing sunset hike in Afqa.

We are going to a new area, to a higher spot... It’s wonderful!!!

SUNSET HIKE LOCATION                : Afqa / Keserwan / Mount Lebanon

===================                  1450 meters above sea level

54 km from Beirut.

WHEN                                              :  Saturday, October 09, 2021

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ENCOUNTER PLACE                       : Mar Maroun Church Parking, Dora @ 2:00 P.M.

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Driving directions to Mar Maroun      https://dalecorazon.com/contact/

FEES:

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120,000 LL/person including transport (Open windows), professional guides, 5 minutes warming up, stretching, and pictures.

Optional transportation by your own vehicles. (99,000 LL/person)

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (110,000 LL/person)

Groups of 5 and plus get a discount of 10%/person (110,000 LL/person).

There are 5.000LL Extra Entrance fees to the Waterfall. (Optional)

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

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Lassa - Afqa will be the perfect place for hiking, will be a moderate one mostly flat, will walk along the upper part of the west mountain; will have enough time for fun, photo shooting, and rest.

In the middle of the trail, will cross beautiful ponds where we are going to be; there will be able to contemplate that beautiful landscape, breathtaking views to be remembered forever.

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous

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 the old juniper trees and then go down to visit a great and 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 Lassa and Afqa is the beautiful rock formations spread throughout the villages. We get to walk on an agriculture road along the mountain cliff “Chir El Jalse” overlooking the spectacular simultaneous sea and mountain, reach in breathtaking views.

We will end the hike at Afqa Grotto and waterfall where we will take some magical photos.

As usual, we will end this night’s adventure with a cozy gathering around a fire camp for boiling tea, and roasted potatoes cooked by local villagers.

This sunset hike must not be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.



Distancing from each other is a must.

Cover your nose and mouth with your face masks. To keep it on, while we are on the bus.

Clean your hands often by using hand gel or other.

Don’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest!

WHAT TO TAKE:

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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruit, flashlight, water, MEDICAL FACE MASKS, HAND GEL, cap, and sunglasses. 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.

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.

NOTE:

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Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules included safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our trips to their own responsibility). And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.

You can join our group on Facebook: Dale Corazon - Lebanon Explorersيلا يا قلب (group) and https://www.facebook.com/dalecorazonleb   (Page)

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For more information, kindly visit our website: http://www.dalecorazon.com/

Best Regards,

Dale Corazon - Lebanon Explorers