Chouwen Lake Hike & Swim | Jabal Moussa Reserve Day Trip

5.0(1)8 hFree cancellationBy Beirut Trip

About this activity

Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for one of the best easy hikes in Lebanon. This small-group day trip from Beirut takes you into the Jabal Moussa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — one of the most ecologically rich and scenically dramatic protected landscapes in the Middle East — for a 3-hour guided hike to Chouwen Lake, a stunning high-altitude mountain lake tucked inside the reserve that most Lebanon visitors never find.

The hike is easy, the trail is marked, and the reward at the end is a turquoise mountain lake surrounded by cedar-forested peaks. In summer, swimming in the lake is possible — making this one of the best hike-and-swim days you can do from Beirut.

What's included

✓2-hour round-trip hike inside Jabal Moussa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
✓Access to Chouwen Lake — swimming possible in summer
✓Bottled water throughout
✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Knowledgeable English-speaking driver throughout

Not included

✕Lunch
✕Gratuities (optional)

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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