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
Thursday Limited Time offer
Pickup included
Sunday Limited Time offer!
Pickup included
Aaqoura - Baatara & Batroun
Pickup included
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Highly recommend
Brian P,,Feb 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best day trip. My journey in Lebanon wouldn't have been complete without Robin, the founder of ZingyRide. I've known him since day one in Lebanon and continued booking his services until I departed. His honesty and enthusiasm made the trip delightful If you're planning a trip to Lebanon, I can't think of a better option. Thanks, Robin! Looking forward to crossing paths again and sharing more laughs on the road.
Magnificent day
coraliea567,,Dec 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very good day spent in the company of Mahdi who is very nice and very friendly, the different places visited were just magnificent, I will do it again with pleasure.
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