Explorer day · BS2

Bakish Cedars Walk below Mount Sannine

A guided high walk of about 7 km from Qanat Bakish through the Bakish cedar forest to a 2,000 m viewpoint over the sea and Sannine, down to Mikhail Naimy's memorial garden, then lunch in Baskinta.

Looking for the classic version? See Baskinta Literary Trail.

08:00–17:30Active walkingAll yearBest for young & active, friends
From $270 per vehicle

The day

  1. 08:00

    Depart Beirut

  2. 09:45–12:45

    Bakish cedars walk

    About three hours with a local guide, mostly downhill after the first climb

    A high walk from Qanat Bakish through the Bakish cedar forest to a viewpoint at about 2,000 m over the sea, Sannine and the Metn, then down to Mikhail Naimy's memorial garden above Baskinta.

  3. 13:15–15:15

    Baskinta

    Long lunch by the river

    A long lunch by the river in Baskinta.

  4. 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: Bakish cedars walk: Local LMT guide; Baskinta: 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

  • Snow covers the high plateau: Do the Bakish cedar section as a guided snowshoe outing; the exact route and pickup depend on conditions
  • Fog or strong wind on the plateau: Walk the lower Marj Baskinta pine forest instead with the guide
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