Rafting in Al-Assi River
Discover Lebanon in its wildest form. Calm or boiling, the river breathes. Whitewater is an outdoor sport that seduces nature oriented people as well as seekers of the ultimate. This rafting packages take you Al-Assi rivers (10 km). After a briefing by the raft instructors, you will engage in a ride through breathtaking scenery. Each person will receive a life jacket, a helmet, paddles and skirt. Remember however to bring your tennis shoes, long sleeve shirt, a bathing suit and a towel. You WILL get wet!
Unlike other rivers, Al-Assi offers enough water depth all year round. This package includes an overnight and gets you to a camp in Al-Zwaytineh village of Hermel, located at 150 km from Beirut (2h30). It is run by professionals from various rafting clubs of Lebanon. The ride is 7 km long; you will follow the white stream for about 2 hours and a half and cross 3 waterfalls that will pump high your adrenaline.
Camp facilities:
Al-Assi rafting camp is located near the Assi river and offers several accommodation options. Groups can rent large rooms equipped with beds and mattresses, whereas parties of 6 persons and less can opt for a bungalow or individual igloo-shaped tents. Bathrooms with showers are available in the camp, in addition to a restaurant and cafeteria serving traditional food.
Other than the rafting activity, guests can enjoy a playground for basket-ball and volley-ball, canoe practice in a pool, fishing, campfire at night and visits to neighboring historical sites in Hermel.
Please make sure to bring your own towels, bedsheets, covers or sleeping bags.
Price includes: Dinner at the camp (traditional food), accommodation, breakfast from fresh and natural products, rafting gear, raft ride with instructor, lunch (trout and region specialties).
Price does not include: Transfer to the camp, insurance. You have to bring your own sleeping bags or bedsheets, towels and swim-suits.
Note: children who wish to take the Rafting session must be at least 8 years old.
Trip itinerary:Day 1
- Arrival to the camp site
- Dinner
- Firecamp (available on weekends)
Day 2
- Breakfast at 8 AM
- Rafting session (2 hours)
- Lunch
