There are various activities that you can enjoy 
either on-site or in the surrounding areas, 
allowing you to better explore the region and 
appreciate its hidden pleasures. 

Hiking: A wide array of tours with varying 
levels of difficulty and treks stretching for 
several days.
Sports: Rafting, biking, rock climbing, 
snowshoeing, back-country skiing, donkey-back 
riding, etc.
Cultural and natural exploration: 
Discovery of the fauna and flora, visits to nearby 
archaeological ruins…etc 
Abundant herb picking in collaboration 
with the women from the Cooperative 
Meal cooking 
Or very simply, reading and relaxing…

The three old houses that will accommodate you 
have been renovated in a subtle manner so as to 
preserve their traditional flair. Each house is 
equipped with a traditional mud chimney to keep 
you warm in the cold wintry days, with a ceiling 
made of juniper wood poles. Seating is on rug-
covered floor. The natural bedding is in line with 
the traditional Arabic style. Local female 
residents themselves make the covers and pillows 
from goat hair. The three houses altogether can 
accommodate a total of 30 persons.

Women from the village cooperative – Assindyan - 
are experts at preparing mouthwatering meals from 
a wide range of organic products and traditional 
recipes, in support of local producers. Meals 
present you with the opportunity to interact with 
the local residents in a convivial atmosphere. You 
will also enjoy the unique “Al Tannour” 
experience, a traditional oven that allows you to 
taste freshly baked Lebanese bread. If you are 
planning to go on a hike, you are entitled to 
a “meal basket” (Zouwede) also prepared by the 
women from the cooperative. 

Prices and packages (year 2010 - in $/ person)




1 night
2 nights


- Bed & Breakfast:
USD 20
USD 37
                           

- Lunch:
USD 8
USD 6
                    

- Dinner:
USD 8
USD 6
                      

- Simple package:
Lodging+3 meals+guided
Hike
USD 43
USD 80
 

Laundry Services: USD 2 per 
piece

Trip duration: 3 hours 
Beirut – Baalbeck – Hermel – Bouwaida – Al-Kwakh.

Once in Hermel, head to the village square facing 
the municipality then take the road to the right 
through the souk.  Al-Kwakh is located at a 10-km 
distance. 

Public transportation is available via mini-buses 
from Beirut to Hermel and vice versa. 

+ 961 (71) 60 89 87  (03) 45 49 96        
Reservation is a must