Baatara Waterfall – Aaqoura Lakes – Batroun
ID: GYG440437-807982
Category:
Country: Lebanon
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy the panoramic views of Aaqoura lakes
Explore the waterfall of Baatara
First We will Visit Aaqoura Lakes, and go on a short hike up the hill to get a panoramic view of the breathtaking Aqoura lakes. (Duration 45 Minutes)
Later we will head to Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or as it is also known Balou’ Bala’a, The waterfall drops 255 meters (837 ft) into the Baatara Pothole, a cave which goes back to Jurassic times, it’s an extraordinary sight ‘discovered’ in 1952 formed by millions of years’ worth of limestone erosion.
Afterwards we’ll visit Mseilha Fort which is built on a long, narrow limestone rock by Emir Fakhreddin II in the 17th century to guard the route from Tripoli to Beirut. We’ll Climb to the top, and explore the surrounding area of the fort.
Lunch stop will be at a local restaurant: (Duration 1 hour)
Our Last Visit will be Batroun old souk & the port, overlooking the old harbor / fishermen’s port and the Maronite Saint – Stephan (mar estephan) (achieved at the beginning of the 20th century). It is one of the biggest and most beautiful churches of Lebanon.
Highlights
- It’s an extraordinary sight, formed by millions of years’ of limestone erosion
- Visit Aaqoura Lakes, go on a short hike up the hill to get a view of the lakes
- Batroun old souk & the port, overlooking the old harbor / fishermen’s port
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
