Private Tour – Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Baatara Gorge Waterfall
Get ready to be awed by the wonders of the Lebanese nature on this private door to door tour from Beirut. Wander the Jeita Grottoes, that was nominated to be one of the seven wonders of the world, and admire the limestone amazing formations, a creation of the mother nature. Head to Harissa, and visit the bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, stretching her arms 600 m above sea level, overlooking Jounieh bay. Marvel the amazing panoramic view of Jounieh bay, and enjoy a cable car ride for a better experience (optional). Discover Baatara Gorge sinkhole, Balou’ Bala’a, an extraordinary waterfall that drops 255 meters into a cave and falls behind three natural bridges.
– Visit Jeita Grotto, a wonderland in Lebanon, also known as the Pearl of nature, that was once nominated to be one of the seven wonders of the world
– Experience a short hike to reach the wonderful Baatara waterfall
– Admire the amazing landscape of Jounieh Bay from Harissa, where Our Lady of Lebanon is stretching her hands 600 m above sea level, with your choice of getting a cable car ride.
Tour Details:
Availability: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Duration: 8 hours
Pick-up Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
What’s Included?
✓ Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
✓ Comfortable Private Transportation
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
✓ English Speaking Guide / Driver
✓ Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
✓ All Entrance fees and taxes
What’s Excluded?
X Lunch
X Gratuities
X Personal Expenses
Jeïta Grotto
Jeita Grotto is a system of two connected limestone caverns, an upper grotto that can be explored by foot, and a lower grotto that can be discovered by a small boat.
The grotto is characterized by its stalactites and stalagmites wonderfully shaped, that can captivate anyone’s eyes!
Harissa
Harissa is the place where a bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, “Our Lady of Lebanon” is standing, above 600 meters of sea level, overlooking Jounieh Bay.
Visitors can reach the statue by a stair, and preach, or just enjoy the amazing panoramic view.
A cable-car ride is also a choice for anyone that is seeking to admire the wonderful view up from the sky..
Baatara Waterfalls
Balou’ Bala’a, also known as Baatara Pothole or Baatara sinkhole, is an extraordinary waterfall that drops 255 meters into a cave of Jurassic limestone and falls behind three natural bridges.