Hike St Lichaa Monastery to Qannoubine Monastery - Qadisha Valley
Overview
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6 hours
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This blissful walk will have you traveling through the captivating Qadisha Valley, home of some of the most ancient Christian communities within the Middle East. This journey begins at the Mar Lishaa Monastery, The walk to the Qannoubine Monastery is about 5.3km, you will be greeted by a sing-song chorus from local birdlife and breathtaking waterfalls as we venture through the valley. After an hour of wandering you will find the Qannoubine Monastery, one of the oldest Maronite Monasteries within the Holy Valley. While experiencing the captivating culture and spiritual surroundings throughout this journey we recommend to take some time to fully immerse your senses; meditate, pray, or simply relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere. The hike in total is a 10.6km round trip, which takes around 2.5 hours in total.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
This blissful hike will have you traveling through the captivating Qadisha Valley, also known as the Holy Valley, home of some of the most ancient Christian communities within the Middle East. This journey begins at the Mar Lishaa Monastery, a home and haven for those who search for solitude and sanctuary. The hike to the Qannoubine Monastery is about 5.3km, you will be greeted by a sing-song chorus from local birdlife and breathtaking waterfalls as we venture through the valley. After an hour of wandering you will find the Qannoubine Monastery, one of the oldest Maronite Monasteries within the Holy Valley. While experiencing the captivating culture and spiritual surroundings throughout this journey we recommend to take some time to fully immerse your senses; meditate, pray, or simply relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere. The hike in total is a 10.6km round trip, which takes around 3.5 hours in total.
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Hike St Lichaa Monastery to Qannoubine Monastery - Qadisha Valley
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What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Snacks
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Food and drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Dinner
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience
360anid,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Explore Lebanon Tours was incredible! Elie took us deep into Qadisha Valley, showing us breathtaking views and hidden gems we would’ve never found on our own. Every stop felt like a secret spot only locals know about ,truly the best way to explore Lebanon. Highly recommended for authentic and private adventures!
Remarkable !!!
Khaled N,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a few private tours last minute with Explore Lebanon, and Elie, our tour operator, made everything so easy. We did Quadisha Valley, Sidon, and the Chouwen hike , each one felt special and really well planned. Elie was super kind, always checking in on us and even brought water and snacks for the road. Honestly, if you’re looking for private tours in Lebanon, Explore Lebanon is the one to go with!
Hiking through Qadisha valley- Lebanon
398mirjamg,May 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During our visit to family in Lebanon we booked a hiking trip in qadisha valley. Everything was as we wanted it to be. Our wonderful guide was André. Down the mountain in to the valley and up again. In between we visited two beautiful ancient monestries and a the cave of a hermit where also an ancient school used to be. What a beautiful vieuws on our hike ... really incredible!!! After the hike we where suprised with a visit to the ceder park... so peaceful and beautiful We really want to thank our guide André, you good feel that he enjoyed what he was doing, so passioned about the ancient history of the mountain/valley and the monestries. Thank you again André! Greetings Mirjam and Jihad from the Netherlands
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