• Beirut - 9:00 AM — Hotel pickup
  The driver will meet the group at the Beirut hotel and proceed north into the Lebanese mountains towards Aaqoura. The landscape transforms dramatically as the altitude increases above the coast.
• Akoura secret lake - Aaqoura Lakes — alpine lakes in the Lebanese mountains
  Arrive at the alpine lakes above Aaqoura, a collection of natural mountain lakes situated high in the Lebanese interior. These lakes are accessible year-round and remain largely undiscovered by international tourists. The stunning mountain scenery, clear waters, and lack of tourist infrastructure make this stop truly worthwhile. The driver will discuss the geography and ecology of the Aaqoura valley during the visit, with multiple photo stops at the best viewpoints.
• Baatara Gorge Waterfall - Baatara Gorge Waterfall — an unforgettable sight
  A path through a pine forest leads to a viewing platform at the edge of a natural limestone sinkhole. Here, 255 meters below, a waterfall cascades through three natural stone bridges, carved by millions of years of erosion, and disappears into a cavern at the bottom. The Baatara Gorge is one of the most remarkable geological formations in the Middle East. The waterfall feeds an underground river that emerges kilometers away, and the entire structure was shaped solely by water. It is best visited between February and May when the flow is strongest, but it remains visually stunning year-round. The driver will explain the geological history throughout. The one-hour hike to the gorge rim and back is on easy terrain and suitable for all fitness levels.
• Douma - Drive to Douma — a beautifully preserved Ottoman village in the Batroun district, recognized as one of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages 2023. This global recognition is awarded to villages that excel in preserving rural landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. The recognition is well-deserved. Stone-paved streets wind between 18th and 19th-century stone mansions with arched windows and red-tiled roofs that have remained unchanged for two centuries. There are no souvenir shops or tourist infrastructure, just a remarkably intact traditional Lebanese village that rewards those who make the effort to find it. The driver will guide the group through the main streets, highlighting the architectural and historical details that make Douma one of the finest examples of traditional Lebanese mountain architecture in the country.
• Douma - Lunch in Douma — optional
  Enjoy local Lebanese mountain mezze at one of Douma’s traditional restaurants, featuring fresh bread, grilled meats, and mountain air. This is optional and at your own expense. Given the setting, it is a stop worth making.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM
  Drop-off at the Beirut hotel. Experience alpine lakes, a 255-meter waterfall through natural stone bridges, and one of Lebanon’s most intact Ottoman villages — a proper exploration of the Lebanese mountain interior.

• Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
• Bottled water throughout
• Shared air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
• Baatara Gorge Waterfall — entrance included
• Douma village guided walk

• Gratuities (optional)
• Lunch in Douma (optional — at own expense)

Most day trips in Lebanon tend to visit the same popular spots. However, this unique excursion ventures into the mountain interior, a region often missed by tourists, and includes three stops that seasoned Lebanon travelers frequently praise as some of the most fulfilling in the country. Discover the alpine lakes above Aaqoura, the breathtaking Baatara Gorge Waterfall—a 255-meter cascade that flows through three natural stone bridges in a limestone sinkhole, sculpted entirely by water over millions of years. Visit Douma, recognized as a UNWTO Best Tourism Village 2023, one of the few globally acknowledged for its preservation of rural landscapes, cultural diversity, and culinary traditions, yet remains largely undiscovered by international tourists in the Batroun mountain district.

The tour accommodates a small group of up to 12 people, with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver throughout. All entry tickets are included. Lunch in Douma is optional and at your own expense, with the village offering excellent local restaurants and a picturesque setting that makes it a worthwhile stop.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.