North Lebanon Voyage Tips and guide

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Northern Lebanon uniquely blends the outdoors with extensive historical and cultural attractions. With the country’s highest mountain, Qornet es-Sawda (3,090m), as well as the highest ski resort, The Cedars, this region offers a rocky, rugged terrain that makes Lebanon unique in the Middle East. At the far northern end of the Mt. Lebanon range, the Akkar region is the most remote area of the country, housing traditional villages and beautiful scenery.

• 34.43666735.8344441 Tripoli – the country's second-largest city
• 34.47861135.93252 Al Minyeh
• 34.25120136.0123143 Bsharri
• 34.25484435.6589594 Batroun - one of the oldest cities in the world
• 34.39972235.8936115 Zgharta
• 34.29194435.9545566 Ehden — Beautiful mountain city; worth a visit.

• 34.24361136.0483331 Cedars of God
• 34.28294435.9516112 Kadisha Valley
• 34.336.1166673 Qurnat as Sawda' - Highest peak in Lebanon
• 34.492735.77464 Palm Islands Nature Reserve

Arabic and French are spoken as well as English mainly in the shopping district by workers who want to help tourists, although there are locals who speak basic English.

• The ancient castles in Tripoli
• 34.28294435.9516111 Kadisha Valley. An UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring many ancient Christian monastic communities.  
• 34.17343335.8703672 The Baatara gorge. A 255m high waterfall, falling through three bridges/floors.  

Throughout northern Lebanon, mountain climbing, skiing, hiking, caving, and other outdoor opportunities abound.