Relaxed day · WB1

Aammiq Wetland

An easy morning in Lebanon's largest freshwater marsh with a local guide: the reed beds, the water buffalo and the bird hide, then a long lunch of West Bekaa home cooking on the slope above. In spring and autumn the great migrations pass overhead.

08:15–17:00Easy walkingAll yearBest for families, seniors, couples
From $270 per vehicle

The day

  1. 08:15

    Depart Beirut

  2. 09:45–12:15

    Aammiq Wetland

    An easy trail through the reed beds and wet meadows to the bird hide, with a local guide

    Lebanon's largest surviving freshwater marsh and its first Ramsar site, at the foot of the mountain: reed beds, open water and wet meadows grazed by water buffalo, with a bird hide on one of the great migration routes between Europe and Africa.

  3. 12:30–14:30

    Aammiq

    Long lunch of West Bekaa home cooking

    A long lunch of West Bekaa home cooking on the slope above the wetland.

  4. 17:00

    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

  • Paid on site: Aammiq Wetland (wetland entry)
  • Worth booking ahead: Aammiq Wetland: Wetland guide; Aammiq: Lunch for the group
  • Season: All year
  • Walking: Easy 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

  • The inner trails are flooded, most likely in winter: The guide takes the drier trail through the meadows and farmland
  • Keen birders: More time at the bird hide and less walking
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