Palais des rêves - Oyoun El Samak - Grotte de Zahlan - Jabal El Arbaaine
Description
Nous visiterons la partie nord du Liban et visiterons les joyaux cachés situés dans ces régions. Visitez une rivière, un château, une grotte et la plus haute balançoire du Moyen-Orient.
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Itinéraire
Nous visiterons d'abord le Palace of Dreams, construit par Mohammad Al Hawchar. Nous verrons la maison avec le jardin, qu'il a développé de ses propres mains. Si vous vous demandez à quoi vous attendre en le visitant, en plus d'être surpris, voici quelques indications: cèdres, lances, épée et trônes, fusils, tentes arabes, chevaux, château d'Anjar, château de Baalbeck, grottes, pichets, rocher de la Rauche, et beaucoup plus! L’une des pierres locales exceptionnelles utilisées dans tout le palais, appelée Al-Kak, présente différentes couleurs naturelles et brille sous les rayons du soleil comme des diamants étincelants.
Située à Wadi Jhannam, juste au sud-ouest du village de Safinet el-Qaiteaa (al Qaite), la zone montagneuse d'Oyoun es-Samak abrite un magnifique lac et des cascades. L'espace vert est idéal pour la randonnée ou un pique-nique.
Nous procéderons ensuite à la grotte de Zahlan, qui est une grotte située dans des strates de calcium et de dolomites et appartient à la fin du Jurassique. La grotte a été formée en deux périodes principales. Au cours de la première étape qui a duré environ quatre-vingt-dix à cent vingt millions d'années, la terre était sous la mer.
Arrêt pour le déjeuner dans un restaurant local
Enfin, nous visiterons Jabal El Arbaaine, nous aurons la chance de voir une belle vue panoramique sur les montagnes et d'aller sur la plus haute balançoire du Moyen-Orient qui a été construite au sommet de Jabal Al Arba'in (chaîne de montagnes Makmal) mesurant environ 1400 mètres d'altitude.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Prise en charge gratuite depuis votre emplacement à Beyrouth: veuillez nous fournir votre hôtel / Airbnb / adresse personnelle pour le ramassage et le retour
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(6)
The northern region is definitely underrated, and this experience proved just how much it has to offer. It really felt like discovering a hidden gem. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole trip even more enjoyable. We were also picked up from Jounieh, which made everything so convenient. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to explore something different in Lebanon. Thank you for an unforgettable day!
A great day out. Brilliant communication, starting with driver getting in touch on Whatsapp. Mahid was friendly, serviceminded and a good driver. The trip itself is a journey of random sites, it is great fun. The Palace reminiscent of a Disney set. Top marks
Had a private tour today with Mahdi. It was a great last day doe me at Lebanon! On almost every place we visit , there was nobody except us. Had a lot of fun with the kind guide and hè is a good driver making shure youre okay the whole day. I liked the waterfall and the swing in the mountain. Love the view of the mountains. Feeled save all the day. Thanks!!
We went on the Palace of Dreams - Oyoun El Samak - Zahlan Grotto - Jabal El Arbaaine trip which covers some of the lesser visited areas east of Tripoli. We really enjoyed our day out. Mahdi our guide was a really good driver, spoke good English and was very flexible (we were the only people on the tour). Another plus is that they pick you up and drop you off from your chosen location which makes a big difference. First stop was Oyoun el Samak (eye of the fish) lake. The road is fairly high above the lake and very narrow so you can’t really stop to take photos at that point (I did take some from the car) but it was very beautiful. We stopped at the waterfall which is the source of the lake. There is a restaurant directly in front, so very easy to access. There is a rope bridge directly in front of the waterfall for close ups (a bit slippery) and it was good to be able to hear the waterfall so close up. There was only one other couple there at the same time which was good (I can imagine it gets very crowded at weekends). After that we went to another part of the lake where we could stop and take photos. Second stop was Palace of Dreams and we were the only people there. It was interesting to see the garden (the interior isn’t open) but we were done in about 15 minutes. Third stop Zahlan Grotto, which was formed over a hundred million years ago. Again we were the only people there and the guide had to unlock for us. You walk down quite a few sets of stairs to get to the grotto and there is also a rope bridge you can go on over the valley. It is not on the scale of Jeita Grotto which most people visit but we really enjoyed it as it is so calm and peaceful. The photos do not do justice how beautiful it was. To get back up you climb a couple of flights of steps then there is a small funicular which takes you the rest of the way up. Lastly Jabal El Arbaaine – a very strange experience but enjoyable. It is a purpose built recreation area built on the top of a mountain. It was very quiet when we were there but I understand that at weekends it is very popular. The views from the area are so beautiful. There is a stripped out aeroplane perched right out over the mountain which you can go inside (I only made it to the top of the steps to peer inside) and a set of giant hands which are built right out over the side of the mountain with a rope bridge between (scary rope bridges were a bit of a theme that day!). Then there is a giant swing which takes you right over the edge. I was very nervous but we asked the guy operating it to do it fairly gently which he did. I was scared for the first couple of swings but then it was an amazing experience swinging out over the view below. We didn’t stop for lunch anywhere as we had already packed a lot in and were quite tired but instead we asked if we could stop at the Hilmi lemonade van which is on the motorway after Batroun as they have the best lemonade. We really enjoyed our day out, not just for the places we visited but just to be able to drive through the villages and see the scenery in this part of the country and would book with Zingy Rides again.
Robyn is an excellent guide! He has put together a gem of a tour. It is off the beaten path, and unlike other tours I done in Lebanon. I was shown amazing mountain views, an artist home that would rival anything from Gaudi you would see in Spain, a waterfall that is straight from an Indiana Jones movie (without a hike!), an unusual grotto (a picture with the bear sculpture is a must!), and a very playful area in the mountains with the swing that touches the clouds and views that make you feel you are in an airplane. I really appreciated the thought and effort that Robyn has put into this tour - in short - I highly recommend it!
We have been to the following: Zahlan grotto awesome place breathtaking view helpful and friendly staff. Sfiri Roman temple: what a pleasant surprise to discover, although very sad status due to the absence of the concerned authorities, not a even a sign, houses built within 100-200m next to a historical place! Jabal al arbaaine, view is breathtaking of course, although security measures need to be taken seriously, the airplane didn’t seem safe and some people were hanging on both wings, the balcony is made of plexiglass, the place needs more staff to ensure the safety of visitors, especially the presence of some irresponsible teens or young adult who might hurt themself.
