NORTH LEBANON

See Lebanon’s second largest city, Tripoli, and search for unique traditional crafts in the “souk” (traditional marketplace).

Visit the birthplace and tomb of Lebanon’s poet and artist, the world renouned author of “The Prophet”, Gibran Khalil Gibran, in the town of Bcharré, which overlooks the Qadisha Valley.

Hike along a rippling river through the cool Qadisha Valley to visit the ancient rock-cut monasteries.

Marvel at the size and majesty of Lebanon’s 1,000-year-old Cedar trees at Arz El-Rab (near Bcharré) or the Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature Reserve.

Climb Lebanon’s tallest mountain, Qornet El-Saouda (3,090 m), and take to the slopes at the country’s highest ski resort - The Cedars.

Grab a boat to Palm Islands Nature Reserve, and watch some 300 bird species during migratory seasons, endangered sea turtles, and other wildlife.

Go caving or rappel deep into a rocky sinkhole in the mountains near Tannourine.

Explore the dense forests and spectacular scenery and wildlife in the remote Akkar region on a multi-day hike.