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: Large rooms for groups with beds and mattresses, igloo tents, bungalows, bathrooms with showers, restaurant and cafeteria serving traditional food, playground for volley-ball, campfire at night, visits to neighboring historical sites in Hermel.

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.