Registration for Bkassine Pine Forest Hike with SOAC

Explore the beauty of Bkassine Pine Forest in Jezzine.

Bkassine is a charming, scenic and peaceful village located 70km away from Beirut. it lies at an average altitude of 810m, south of Jezzine, on a small hill surrounded by a magnificent 3 million-square-meter forest, the largest pine forest in Lebanon and the Middle East.

Bkassine is known for its magnificient forest, its red-tile roof houses and narrow streets, the church of the Lady of Salvation, built in 1855, and Saint-Takla Church, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful churches in Lebanon.

Meeting Location: Deichounieh Metn-St. Gerges Street
Meeting Time: 7:30 a.m.
Departure: 7:45 a.m.
Back to Meeting Point: 7:00 p.m.

Cost
45,000 LL including:
– Pullman Transportation (Full Road Trip)
– Local Guides (During Hiking Trail and the visit of Jezzine Village)
– SOAC Guides during the Trip
– Healthy Lunch Package from SOAC
– Healthy Snack Mixed Package from SOAC (Quick-burn energy food, Fruits, Dried Fruits, Nuts…)
– First Aid Kit
– Chance to Win one Hiking Stick

What to bring:
– Insurance Card
– Clothing: Comfortable Shirt / Pants, Warm jacket, Hat / cap, hiking boots
– Water: at least two liters/person
– Other Gear: Backpack, Personal medications, Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen.

For more information or to make a reservation
03.923.170