During the summer season we propose a rafting activities on the Orontes on each Saturday; please We will make you spend unforgettable moments at the gates of the desert which is the Hermel.
So Join us to take our paddles to hurl in the rapids of our tumultuous river.
The Assi River was named “Rebel because it flows from south to north unlike the rest of the rivers in the region and it is still navigable during the summer season.
2 options are available:
- 1 day rafting
- 1 week-end rafting with camping
Option 1 program: 1 day rafting
· Departure from Beirut at 7h30
· Stop at Chtaura for breakfast
· Arrival to Hermel and rafting
· Lunch
· Return to Beirut
Option 2 program : 1 Week-end rafting with camping
· Departure from Beirut at 7h30
· Stop at Chtaura for breakfast
· Arrival to Hermel and coffee break
· Set up the camp
· Lunch
· Rafting in the afternoon
· Free time and diner
· Overnight in tents
· Sunday : Breakfast and packing
· Visit of Ammouaa and St Marron convent.
· Return to Beirut with a stop at Chtaura for Lunch (not included in package)
Practical details:
Distance from Beirut: 140 km
Trip duration: 3 hours of bus (long but funny)
Departure: 7.30 from Hazmieh
What to bring:
Swimming suit, sandals, T-shirt, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lipstick, towel, spare clothes, spare shoes, light sweater, snack (biscuits and sweets).
For the camping option, bring a sleeping bag with mattress.
The price
Option 1: 1 day rafting
70$ per person including: bus transportation, insurance, lunch (trout & chich taouk), plus all the equipment, raft, paddles, life jacket, helmet and guides.
Option 2: Week end rafting
125$ per person including: bus transportation, insurance, lunch + Diner for Saturday breakfast for Sunday, plus all the equipment, raft, paddles, life jacket, helmet and guides.
Feasibility A minimum of 12 participants for each option is needed for the trip to take place.
Meeting place is at 7:15 am, departure at 7:30 am sharp from the parking near the Emergency Entry of the Sacré Cœur hospital Hazmieh. To reach it, take the road of the Presidential palace in front of the Hypermarché Abou Khalil Hazmieh, then the first turn left towards the hospital. Please, Be on time!
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