Embark on a half-day budget tour to Baalbek and Ksara in Lebanon’s Beqaa valley. Explore the magnificent Roman temples in Baalbek and indulge in authentic Lebanese wine tasting at Ksara. Enjoy a comfortable private car ride with an English-speaking driver.
Embark on a half-day budget tour to Baalbek and Ksara in Lebanon’s Beqaa valley. Explore the magnificent Roman temples in Baalbek and indulge in authentic Lebanese wine tasting at Ksara. Enjoy a comfortable private car ride with an English-speaking driver.
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Beirut - 9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut
Your friendly, English-speaking driver will meet you at your hotel in Beirut and drive north into the Lebanese mountains. As you leave the coast, the landscape rises steeply towards the Adonis Valley, leading to the day’s first waterfall. - Afqa Waterfall - Arrive at the breathtaking Afqa waterfall, one…
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Beirut - 9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut
Your friendly, English-speaking driver will meet you at your hotel in Beirut and drive north into the Lebanese mountains. As you leave the coast, the landscape rises steeply towards the Adonis Valley, leading to the day’s first waterfall. - Afqa Waterfall - Arrive at the breathtaking Afqa waterfall, one of Lebanon’s most mythologically significant natural wonders. It emerges from a cave high in the limestone cliffs of the Adonis Valley, forming the source of the Adonis River below. In ancient times, this was a sacred site dedicated to the Phoenician gods of love and fertility, Adonis and Astarte. The cave was believed to be an entrance to the underworld. The waterfall is most powerful in spring when snowmelt creates a thundering cascade visible from afar. Walk to the base of the falls to appreciate the towering cliffs above, a place that truly evokes the divine presence the Phoenicians once believed in.
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall - The highlight of the day and one of the Middle East’s most extraordinary natural sights. The Baatara Gorge Waterfall near Tannourine is a unique geological marvel: a 255-meter waterfall cascading through three natural limestone bridges, carved over millions of years by the Balaa river into the Jurassic limestone of the Lebanese mountains. Standing at the viewpoint above the gorge, watching the water vanish through each bridge into the depths below, is an unforgettable experience. After enjoying the view, a short hike down towards the gorge brings you closer to the falls, with the sound of water growing louder and the spray rising from below, making the scale of the three bridges even more impressive.
- Kfar Helda - Conclude the day at Kfar Helda, the least known yet most rewarding of the three waterfalls. A short hike through the northern Lebanese mountain landscape, often overlooked by day-trippers, leads to this hidden gem. The trail winds through cedar and pine forests before revealing a stunning cascade into a natural pool, surrounded by scenery that invites you to linger longer than the schedule permits. This waterfall offers a quieter, more intimate experience than Baatara and Afqa, making it the perfect final stop for a day spent exploring Lebanon’s most magnificent waterfalls.
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Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM
Enjoy a scenic mountain drive back to Beirut, with a drop-off at your hotel, completing a full day of exploring three of Lebanon’s most spectacular waterfalls in the northern mountains.

- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Small Group Tours
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Small Group Tours
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
Lebanon’s mountains are home to some of the Middle East’s most breathtaking waterfalls, and this small-group day trip from Beirut offers the chance to visit three of the finest in one thrilling day. Experience three distinct waterfalls, each set in a unique landscape, with just enough hiking to make every view feel well-deserved.
Begin at Afqa, where a…
Lebanon’s mountains are home to some of the Middle East’s most breathtaking waterfalls, and this small-group day trip from Beirut offers the chance to visit three of the finest in one thrilling day. Experience three distinct waterfalls, each set in a unique landscape, with just enough hiking to make every view feel well-deserved.
Begin at Afqa, where a majestic waterfall cascades from a cave high in the cliffs of the Adonis Valley, a landscape rich in mythology. Continue to Baatara Gorge, renowned for its three-bridge waterfall near Tannourine, where a 255-meter cascade flows through three consecutive natural limestone bridges, a phenomenon unique to this location. Conclude at Kfar Helda, a hidden waterfall gem accessible via a short hike through the Lebanese mountains, offering one of the most picturesque natural scenes in northern Lebanon for those who venture there.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.