Aaqoura Lakes - Baatara Waterfall - Batroun
Overview
8 hours
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What sets this tour apart is its perfect balance of nature, culture, and coastal charm, thoughtfully combined into one smooth day experience. You’ll explore the stunning landscapes of Aaqoura Lakes and the iconic Baatara Gorge Waterfall, and wander through the historic old souk and port of Batroun. Travelers benefit from comfortable hotel pickup, a well-paced itinerary, and local insight throughout the journey. Seasonal transparency also sets this tour apart: please note that the Aaqoura Lakes and Baatara Gorge Waterfall are typically dry between June and November, and access to the very top viewpoints of Aaqoura may be limited between January and April due to snow weather conditions. This honesty ensures clear expectations and a genuinely enjoyable experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
El Aaqoura
We will get go on a short hike up the hill to get a panoramic view of the breathtaking aqoura lakes. NO WATER FROM (AUGUST TO NOVEMBER) Also Road Blocks with Snow between (January to April)
Baatara Gorge Waterfall
Then we'll visit Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or as it is also known Balou’ Bala’a,The waterfall drops 255 metres (837 ft) into the Baatara Pothole, a cave of Jurassic, it’s an extraordinary sight ‘discovered’ in 1952 formed by millions of years’ worth of limestone erosion. Note: There's little or no water at Baatara waterfall (JUNE- NOVEMBER)
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
English Speaking Driver
Entrance fees to all sites
Transportation
Hike down to Baatara
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Aaqoura - Baatara & Batroun
Pickup included
Sunday Limited Time offer!
Pickup included
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic time with Zingy Ride!
joshbK2366GM,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an absolutely fantastic experience with Zingy Ride. Robin was a fantastic driver and guide, and also a great conversationalist - he's a very funny guy. He really helped make visiting Lebanon a great experience. I'd highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. He's a safe driver, very considerate, a great photographer, and has a huge amount of information about the places we visited. Thanks again Robin!
Amazing
NataliMK,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! First of all, Ali, my driver was super chill and friendly and spoke English and French. He really took care of me and even offered me a coffee and water for the ride. Pickup and communication went very smoothly and so did the ride. I was alone but I felt very much at ease. Unfortunately the weather prevented us from continuing our ride all the way to the Aaqoura lakes but Ali is a very adequate driver and took no risks but did all he could to make the trip as enjoyable as possible despite the unfortunate weather. The waterfall was absolutely amazing and Ali gave me some information. Also in Batroun he showed me a few landmarks and waited for me while I had lunch and walked around. Thank you very very much for this trip, despite the unfortunate weather conditions I really enjoyed it a lot thanks to you! 🙏🏼💜 If anyone I know visits Lebanon I will definitely recommend this tour to them!
Disappointed for the tour
U499FGemmaa,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We booked the tour with high expectations to see the lakes and the waterfall, but we ended up disappointed because both of them were closed due to the snow and the company didn’t inform us in advance. So the tour was basically just the old souk of bautron and snow playing for 10 minutes. The driver though was really nice and he helped us a lot. I would just not recommend doing this tour in winter, maybe in summer is nicer. Because the company didn’t offer any refund for not being able to follow the plan.
Great Tour
47leaht,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I appreciated all of the cool places I got to go and the flexibility while we were there as I was traveling alone. Thank you!
Yeah, sure.
Lloyd15S,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yeah, sure. Just keep in mind that depending on the season the lakes and waterfall may not contain water. Ali was welcoming, patient, flexible, friendly and informative.
Nice experience
franciscolH7630FK,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice experience. Nice trip. Nice guide. Nice nature. Nice company. Nice weather. Nice towns. Nice places. Nice day. Nice trip.
So many parts of Lebanon captured in 1 day! Such beautiful & breathtaking nature. Exceptionally welcoming tour guide!
ranjbarkimia,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To begin with, the tour company was very good to work with. I had an encountered a food illness the night before the tour, and they were flexible to make an exception for me to reschedule for the next day. My tour guide, Ali, was very welcoming and ensured that I felt comfortable and happy throughout the tour. Besides the places mentioned in the tour, he offered to stop along the way if I wanted, and also offered to add in the Cedar trees hike to my plans. Keep in mind that I was the only one at the tour that day, so having tour add-ons might not work as easily if more people are in the group. Regardless, I enjoyed the short hikes so much! The hikes were super short. The longest one was 1200 m (although you’ll have the option to pick a longer one at the cedars). Even though I have seen Mediterranean terrain and mountains before, the views in Lebanon are just something else! The weather is also much cooler up there, so a hike in the summer is still very doable. The only think I would change about this tour is if I knew more information about the Phoenician wall in Batroun. What I truly enjoy about traveling besides the nature, is asking the people about their history, politics, and culture. Ali, my tour guide, really made the tour special in this sense. I enjoyed the conversations. I ended the tour knowing so much more about Lebanon than before, and it made the day truly valuable.
Perfection
795hichamj,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended very polite and knows alot of good places, friendly and good vibes. Knows how to speak english and arabic
great trip, great guide, great company
viv67000,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly, clear and flexible, totally recommend, speaking flawless English.! Adapted to some specific itinerary request as I was solo. Great trip! Would totally go back with him when I come back to Lebanon
Wonderfully done
G4254RYsamih,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning views, excellent activities and very friendly guide (Robin). Overall, would recommend to anyone visiting!
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