Shouf Biosphere Reserve Tours & Holidays
Shouf Biosphere Reserve Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Most of Lebanon used to be populated with cedar trees, which provided the timber for the boats that made the Phoenicians such renowned sailors as well as wealthy merchants of the Mediterranean. Today the best chance of seeing a cedar, aside from on the Lebanese flag, is to visit Shouf, the largest natural cedar reserve in Lebanon. Located on the slopes of Jebel Barak Mountain, it is home to three cedar forests, which together make up a quarter of the country’s cedar population. Some of the ...
Most of Lebanon used to be populated with cedar trees, which provided the timber for the boats that made the Phoenicians such renowned sailors as well as wealthy merchants of the Mediterranean. Today the best chance of seeing a cedar, aside from on the Lebanese flag, is to visit Shouf, the largest natural cedar reserve in Lebanon. Located on the slopes of Jebel Barak Mountain, it is home to three cedar forests, which together make up a quarter of the country’s cedar population. Some of the trees are over 2,000 years old and there are a number of different trails offering the sights and scents of the cedars, as well as panoramic views of the countryside.
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Best experiences
Ride through the ancient cedars
Meet your guide at a professional horse-riding club near the Ain Zhalta Bmohray entrance of the reserve and ride through the the natural scenery and native cedars. This activity is aimed towards riders of all levels.
Learn some new skills at a village
Visit Maaser El Shouf village, on the edge of Shouf Biosphere Reserve, to learn how to make a tile from a local artisan, make bread during a demonstration run by a local and soap bars using traditional equipment from Mr. Nabil Sreyeldine’s family business.
Plant a cedar tree
The Cedars Forever program was created to restore Lebanon's mountains by planting cedar trees, which are threatened by extinction. The aim is to reforest an area of 14 million square metres in 10 years. If you wish, you can adopt a cedar tree yourself.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Al Fundok, Shouf Biosphere Reserve
Opened in 2019, Al Fundok was renovated from an old school and hostel into a stylish, bohemian guesthouse. The 17 rooms all feature private bathrooms and simple, yet colourful, interiors. The perfect…