Shouf Cedar Reserve

Eco-tourism

			Eco-Tourism Program The aim is to facilitate a rewarding visitor experience by the provision of secretarial opportunities and experiences, consistent with no degradation or net loss of heritage value of the reserve. The Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve receives yearly more than 20,000 visitors (60% Lebanese nationality and 40 % various foreign nationalities) through 4 entrances: 1-Entrance of Maaser Cedar forest (7 hectares). 2-Entrance of Barouk Cedar forest (400 hectares). 3-Entrance of Ain Zhalta-Bmouhray Cedar forest (110 hectares). 4-Niha Fort entrance (historical site). There are many eco-tourism activities: Accommodation (5 Guest Houses), Walking, Hiking, Trekking, Bird watching, Animal observation, Biking, Climbing, Rope games, Educational activities, etc.

S h o u f B i o s p h e r e R e s e r v e - Ecotourism package
Cedar & Faces

Tourists Package 1 Day
Hiking in the Reserve with local guide (2-3 hours)
Traditional lunch at a Guesthouse
Village cultural tour with local guide 39$/p

1Day/1Night
H/B accommodation at local Guesthouse:
Dinner + Overnight + Breakfast
Hiking in the Reserve with local guide (2-3 hours)
Traditional lunch at a Guesthouse
Village cultural tour with local guide 89$/p

2Days/1Night
H/B accommodation at local Guesthouse:
Dinner + Overnight + Breakfast
2 Hikes in the Reserve with local guides (2-3 hours)
2 Traditional lunches at 2 different Guesthouses
2 Village cultural tours with local guides 129$/p

Hiking in the Reserve including environmental
games (2 hours) 5$/p
Lunch box optional

Package offer for more than 5 persons
• Special offers for families:
- 50 % discount for kids of ages between 6 and 12
- Kids under 6 years are free of charge
• Special prices for tour operators