Adventure Tourism in Lebanon: Hiking, Canyoning, and Mountain Trips
AdvisorLB Team
Adventure tourism in Lebanon ranges from gentle day hikes on the Lebanon Mountain Trail to multi-pitch canyoning in cold mountain rivers. Most operators are based in Beirut but lead trips across the country, providing transport, gear, and certified guides.
Popular activities
- Hiking: the 470 km Lebanon Mountain Trail crosses 75+ villages from north to south.
- Canyoning: Chouwen, Baatara, and Nahr el-Asal in summer.
- Snowshoeing: the Cedars, Faraya, and Laqlouq in winter.
- Caving: Jeita's other galleries, Roueiss, and Faouar Dara.
- Camping: organised camps in pine forests and on mountain plateaus.
What a guided trip includes
- Transport from a Beirut meeting point
- Certified guide leading the group
- Technical gear for canyoning, climbing, or caving
- Lunch from a village restaurant en route
- Optional insurance — confirm it is included
Choosing an operator
- Ask how many guides per group — one per 10–12 hikers is a good ratio.
- Confirm the guide is certified by a recognised body.
- Check cancellation policy for weather.
- Read recent reviews — Lebanese operators are mostly small, and reputation moves fast.