AGENDA

New Trail - IBRINE to BATROUN SUNSET HIKE with Dale Corazon - Lebanon Explorers.

Phoenician trail – Trail by Dale Corazon – L.E.

We invite you to a relaxing sunset hike at Aabrine - Batroun, on Sunday the 02th of April.
We are going to a new area, to drink fresh Lemonade, It’s wonderful!!!

SUNSET HIKE LOCATION : Aabrine/ Batroun/North 0 -300 meters above sea level
54 km from Beirut.

WHEN : Sunday, April 02, 2023
ENCOUNTER PLACE : Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge, Jal el Dib @ 2:00 PM
Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 1:40 PM

FEES:
13 $ /person including transport, professional guides, 5 minutes warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (12 $ /person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 20% discount (11 $ /person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicles 8 $/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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First, we will visit the tomb and Museum of Patriarch Elias Hoayek in Sainte Famille Convent and a quick visit to Deir Mar Geryes Al Afrit (St. Georges)
We will hike together in one group along a downhill easy path.
We will get to walk along the mountain on a Phoenician track overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean Sea, reach breathtaking views exposed to the sun. We will walk down from Aabrine to Batroun.
The track is not hard. The walk will be around 2.3 hrs. to 3 hrs, we will visit in our way the spring “Ain El Jdide” than “St Charbel cut off” (Mar Charbel Al Mokata3). The views are spectacular every step of the way, till we get Batroun Village.
From there will take the bus to Batroun, to visit the historic “St. Stephan’s Cathedral”. There walking in the old Souk, will go to the “Phoenician fortress and wall” and visit “Our Lady of the Sea” to finish our walk at “Makaad el Mir” by the sea where we will take some magical photos.
As usual, we will end this night’s adventure with a cozy gathering around a drink at Hilmi’s House, its Lemonade Drink prepared by local habitants.
This sunset hike must not be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions:
Distancing from each other is a must.
Cover your nose and mouth with your face masks.
Clean your hands often by using hand gel or other.

WHAT TO TAKE:
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:
Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending an SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.

NOTE:
Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules including 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.
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