Kayak Rental in Lebanon: Rivers, Coast, and Sea Caves
AdvisorLB Team
Kayak rental is a popular way to explore Lebanon's coast and small rivers. Most rental shops are concentrated in Batroun and Tyre on the coast, with seasonal operations on the Litani and Damour in spring.
Kayak types
- Sit-on-top: the most popular for beginners — stable and self-draining.
- Sit-in sea kayaks: longer, faster, for longer crossings.
- Tandem (two-person): great for parents with kids.
- Whitewater kayaks: short and manoeuvrable for river rapids.
Where to paddle
- Batroun coast: calm bays, small islands, sea caves.
- Tyre: warm water and shallow reefs.
- Litani river: spring whitewater for trained paddlers.
- Qaroun Lake: calm flatwater all year.
Safety
- Buoyancy aid (PFD) is mandatory and provided.
- Brief on basic strokes and what to do if you capsize.
- Stay close to the shore unless you have sea-kayaking experience.
- Check wind forecasts — afternoon onshore winds can make returning hard.