Explorer day · BT3

Walnut River Walk to Batroun

A long walk down the Walnut River valley from Kaftoun to Mseilha Fort, past old water mills, then a late seafood lunch on the Batroun port and a lemonade in the souk.

07:30–17:30Active walkingAll yearBest for young & active, friends
From $270 per vehicle

The day

  1. 07:30

    Depart Beirut

  2. 09:00–12:45

    Nahr el Jaouz walk

    About 9.5 km with a trail guide, mostly level, ending below Mseilha Fort

    A long, mostly level walk beside the Walnut River, from Kaftoun down past old water mills to Mseilha Fort.

  3. 13:15–15:00

    Batroun

    Long seafood lunch on the port

    Long seafood lunch on the port or by the sea in Batroun.

  4. 15:00–15:30

    Hilmi's lemonade

    Lemonade and a short wander in the souk

    Batroun's best-known traditional lemonade, made by the same family for generations.

  5. 17:30

    Back in Beirut (approx.)

Estimated price

Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.

  • Honda Odyssey 7 seater

    Up to 6 passengers

    $300

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  • Hyundai H1 Van

    Up to 10 passengers

    $280

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  • Minibus Rosa Mitsubishi

    Up to 20 passengers

    $270

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  • Mini Pullman Bus

    Up to 32 passengers

    $400

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Transport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.

Good to know

  • Worth booking ahead: Nahr el Jaouz walk: Trail guide; Batroun: Lunch table for the group
  • Season: All year
  • Walking: Active walking
  • Confirmed when you book: opening days and hours, guides and the lunch table. They can change at short notice, so we check them for your date.

Make it yours

  • Heavy rain or a high river: Walk only the concrete water-channel path near Mseilha and spend longer in old Batroun
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