Cedars, Gods and Faces
Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve | LEBANON | 8 DAYS
What TO expect
From Biblical Cedars to Phoenician Gods, Mount Lebanon is an open book for you to read. Traditional villages hide jealously their natural treasures conserved within the Biosphere Reserves.
Walk in the shadow of a Biblical Cedar Tree forest and encounter a Druze Sheikh telling stories about local believes.
Enjoy a guided trek in Chouane and learn about the plants and the animals that live in this beautiful territory.
Be amazed by the 1300 meters deep Mythological Adonis Valley and its beloved Jabal Moussa mountain.
Collect your own herbs and experience a cooking session of Lebanese food.
What travellers say about the experience
“It is an interesting trip because of the country, as all the civilizations of the Mediterranean were there. For people interested in nature, is exceptional to visit the cedar forest, so well conserved, and check how the water allows the mixture with other trees in such a small hillside”
“The experience was exceptionally enriching and enjoyable. We had an amazing tour leader who provided wonderful insight into Lebanese nature and culture. It provides an enjoyable experience of spectacular natural and cultural attractions in a little-visited region. It’s beautiful, fascinating and friendly, and not a place that I would naturally think of going.The main risk of going to Lebanon is that you will want to stay longer.”
“It was my first toe-in-the-water experience of the amazing natural and cultural history of the Middle East, with generous people. The food was excellent and delicious all the way through. the range, diversity and quality were very high. Great to try local wine and arak amongst other things. 10/10...or 11/10.”
sustainability
At Jabal Moussa you will get to visit the native Mediterranean trees nursery, which are grown from seeds colelcted from the very own trees of Jabal Moussa. The local community is the one in charge of taking care of the nursery!
You will leave feeling part of the local community after learning about the traditional methods of mountain shepherd architecture and collecting your own herbs for lunch.