Ecotourism is travelling to natural areas in a way that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
A network of ecotourism services to guarantee the genuine conservation and sustainability efforts has been established.
Moreover, New and appropriate accommodations were created to serve those needs:
A guesthouse is a private house offering authentic accommodation (bed and breakfast) to tourists. Found in almost every village, and owned by locals with close attention from the reserve specialists ensuring higher-quality services.
A hosting table is equally a private house, offering meals (lunch or dinner).
The reserve specialists also ensure close attention to quality standards.
Eco-friendly transportation is provided, offering visitors convenient ways of getting around the area with minimal disturbance to the environment.
ONE-DAY PACKAGE
Spend a wonderful day with your family and friends
• Go on a short hike in one of the three cedar forests to discover the fauna and flora
• Have lunch at one of the guesthouses or hosting tables in the villages
• Visit a local landmark
TWO-DAY PACKAGE
Prolong your stay and enjoy the peace and authenticity of the region
Day 1
• Go on a hike in one of the three cedar forests to discover the fauna and flora
• Have lunch at one of the guesthouses or hosting tables in the villages
• Visit a landmark or do an ecotourism activity
• Have dinner and spend the night in a guesthouse
Day 2
• Have breakfast at the guesthouse
• Participate in a farming activity in one of the villages or visit local artisans
• Have lunch in a different guesthouse or hosting table
• Visit one of the landmarks of the region
ECOTOURISM ACTIVITIES
• Reforesting
• Hiking in the reserve (different lengths and strengths to suit your needs)
• Snow shoeing
• Horse riding
• Camping
• Biking along designated roads or trails
• Winetasting in award-winning Chateau Kefraya
• Helping local producers in daily activities such as olive-picking, depending on the season
• Visiting local artisans in their workshops
Main Stream Tourism
Main Stream Tourism is visiting cultural sites and touristic landmarks.
It uses the already existing touristic attractions of the region.
ONE-DAY PACKAGE
Spend a wonderful day with your family and friends
• Visit the cultural and touristic attractions of the region (old villages, historical sites…)
• Have lunch at one of the main restaurants in the region
TWO-DAY PACKAGE
Prolong your stay and enjoy the peace and authenticity of the region
Day 1
• Visit the cultural and touristic
attractions of the region (old villages,
historical sites…)
• Have lunch at one of the main restaurants in the region
• Visit a museum or a local attraction
• Enjoy a quiet or live dinner of your choice in a renowned restaurant
• Spend the night in one of the hotels of the region
Day 2
• Have breakfast at your hotel
• Enjoy a short walk in one of the three forests
• Drive to the West Bekaa and experience wine tasting at Chateau Kefraya
• Have lunch in Kefraya or Tawlet Ammiq near the Ammiq Wetland
Adventure Tourism
Adventure tourism means challenging activities, especially destined for young people and student groups.
In addition to the already mentioned facilities, two youth hostels or centers can now accommodate large groups:
• Maasser Auberge St. Michael: 13 rooms and 4 dorms
• Ramlieh, Aley hostel with 22 double rooms
ONE-DAY PACKAGE
• Short hike in one of the three forests
• Adventure activity (customized to meet the needs and size of the group)
• Lunch at one of the centers
TWO-DAY PACKAGE
Day 1
• Short hike in one of the three forests
• Adventure activity (customized to meet the needs and size of the group)
• Lunch at one of the centers
• Team building group activities
• Visit of a local artisan atelier
• Dinner and night at designated center
Day 2
• Breakfast at the center
• Cycling in the Shouf Biosphere
• Lunch in one of the guest houses or hosting tables