The program of Vamos Todos for the month of March / April 2010 is as follows:
Weekend, March 13/14 - Weekend in the Cedars
Friday, March 19 - Bozok Night
Sunday, March 21 - Hiking in Ouyoun El Samak
Thursday, March 25 - Hiking in Mazraet el Teffeh
Friday, March 26 - Night Hike in Baakline
Sunday, March 28 - Hiking in Nahr El Jawz
Contact Phone: 03561174 (Mark Aoun)
Weekend, March 13/14 - Weekend in the Cedars
Every month Vamos Todos offers you the opportunity to spend a memorable weekend with the group. This time, it will be in the Cedars. You will go snowshoeing from the Cedars to Bekaa Kafra. It will be the last snow weekend this season, so don’t miss it.
WHERE: Arz Bcharre - 123 km from Beirut
2000 m to 1800 m above sea level
WHAT TO GET: Overnight stuff and warm clothing are needed for Saturday. For Sunday, get a snowsuit or anything waterproof to prevent your clothes from getting wet. Wear waterproof boots (preferably after-ski boots), or get thick nylon bags to cover your walking shoes. Don’t forget the woolen hat and gloves. Pack your backpack with water, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Energy snacks will be a good idea too!
PRICE:
a) For the whole weekend: 180,000 LL per person including dinner, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, transport, guides, insurance, and snowshoes.
b) For Sunday: 70,000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance, snowshoes, and lunch.
Friday, March 19 - Bozok Night
We will gather around a typical, primitive style, Lebanese band, and enjoy a unique kind of entertainment. The Bozok is becoming scarce nowadays. We must help in reviving our old customs and traditions.
Come and listen to this distinctive kind of music. Dance to its rhythms and enjoy the fun. Dabkeh and other Lebanese dances will fit into the overall atmosphere.
All this entertainment comes along with a mouthwatering dinner of fresh fish and fresh shrimps. The owner of the restaurant happens to be a fisherman and so he serves the fish straight from the sea! It goes without saying that a delicious mezza comes along with it!
Let’s not forget the arak and the soft drinks too.
WHERE: Anfeh - In the north, district of Al Koura
Sea level
65 km from Beirut
MEETING PLACE: Antelias Parking, facing St. Elie @ 7:30 PM
PRICE: $40 per person including transport and dinner.
Sunday, March 21, Hiking in Ouyoun El Samak
Rivers are at their best during spring and it is a must to see them, walk along their banks, and listen to the rush of fresh water flowing through them. Wild flowers have a lot to offer this time of year, spreading the ground with a beautiful colorful carpet.
The area is called “3ioun El Samak” in Akkar, North of Lebanon.
The river separates ‘Akkar’ from ‘Donnieh’. It is really breathtaking, one of the most picturesque places in Lebanon.
Breakfast will be VERY special this Sunday. Once we arrive to Ouyoun el Samak, we will visit Abou Rabih and see how he bakes bread and manakish on the TANNOUR. It is a traditional way of baking that has become a rare event. We will all have manakish and some tea to replenish us with enough energy for our hike.
As usual, there will be two levels of difficulty.
WHERE: Ouyoun el Samak - In the region of Akkar
95 Km from Beirut
PRICE: $40 per person including transport, guides, insurance, and lunch.
WHAT TO GET: Get some light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits. Pack your backpacks with water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget a light jacket because it gets cool by the waterfall. Wear comfortable shoes, preferably hiking shoes.
Thursday, March 25 - Hiking in Mazraet el Teffeh
By far, one of the most beautiful places to visit!
Hiking in Mazraet El Teffeh is hiking among trees, so close together that you get the impression of passing through a tunnel of greenery, of trees, of bushes… The place is rich in water sources, and old stone paths. The views are remarkable. You just have to be there to believe!
The hike will be one level, LEVEL 4.
WHERE: Mazraet El Teffeh - In the region of Ehden
950 m above sea level
PRICE: 35,000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance.
WHAT TO GET: Get some light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits. Pack your backpacks with lunch, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget a jacket because it gets cold in the shade.
Friday, March 26 - Night Hike in Baakline
Accompanied by the full moon, we will hike together in one group along an easy path.
Discover nature by night. It is an experience not to be missed.
WHERE: Baakline - In the region of Chouf
800 m above sea level
WHAT TO GET: You must wear hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes. Get a light jacket since it gets cold at night. A small water bottle will be needed. Don’t forget to get a flashlight.
PRICE: 35,000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance.
Sunday, March 28 - Hiking in Nahr El Jawz
The beauty of Nahr El Jawz is at its peak during spring. Grab this opportunity and open your eyes to nature as never seen before!
The hike will end in two important stops.
The first stop will be in SOS Village in Kfarhay.
The second stop will be in “Deir Mar Youhanna Maroun” in Kfarhay.
There will be three levels of difficulty, all offering wonderful views.
WHERE: Rashkida – Baksmaya – Kfarhay - In the region of Batroun
60 km from Beirut
500 m above sea level
PRICE: 35,000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance.
WHAT TO GET: Get some light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits. Pack your backpacks with lunch, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget a light jacket because it gets cold in the shade. Wear hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes. If you wish to share some snacks or drinks with the kids of SOS, you can get them with you (the bus will transport them to the village, so you won’t have to carry them in the backpack).
The program of Vamos Todos for the month of April is as follows:
For reservation, call 03-561174 or 03-720706
Or visit our website at www.vamos-todos.com
April 1 to 5 Trip to Sharm el Sheikh
It’s the holidays, and therefore, you must make the best of it.
Fly with us to Sharm el Sheikh on a remarkable journey.
Spend 5 days and 4 nights in one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai Peninsula.
WHAT TO GET: Overnight essentials, change of clothes, towel and swimsuit, sunscreen, cap, sunglasses, jacket…..and PASSPORT.
For your personal shopping, you need to get some money.
MEETING PLACE: Thursday, April 1 @ 10:00 AM - Beirut International Airport
PRICE: $900 per person including airline ticket, transport by bus and by ATV, guides, insurance, all meals (except drinks), accommodation, entrance to sites, visa, taxes.
Sunday, April 11 - Hiking in Yammouneh
Yammouneh is rich in water at this time of year. It is the best time to visit. There, you will see old ruins, lots of water sources, and GREAT scenery.
The hike will be divided into two levels.
Both levels will start from the end of Yammouneh.
This hike has been organized in collaboration with UNDP's project: "Rural Drylands Development through Innovative Market Approaches"
Both levels will meet for lunch at a small restaurant facing the waterfall.
On our way back, we will visit the miraculous shrine of Saidet Bechwat.
1500 m above sea level
160 km from Beirut
PRICE: $40 per person including transport, guides, insurance and lunch.
WHAT TO GET: Wear hiking shoes, or comfortable walking shoes. Get a jacket and cap. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Carry some water in your back-pack, some energy boosting snacks.
Friday, April 16 - Bozok Night
We will gather around a typical, primitive style, Lebanese band, and enjoy a unique kind of entertainment. The Bozok is becoming scarce nowadays. We must help in reviving our old customs and traditions.
Come and listen to this distinctive kind of music. Dance to its rhythms and enjoy the fun. Dabkeh and other Lebanese dances will fit into the overall atmosphere.
All this entertainment comes along with a mouthwatering dinner of fresh fish and fresh shrimps. The owner of the restaurant happens to be a fisherman and so he serves the fish straight from the sea! It goes without saying that a delicious mezza comes along with it!
Let’s not forget the arak and the soft drinks too.
WHERE: Anfeh. In the north, district of Al Koura
Sea level - 65 km from Beirut
MEETING PLACE: Antelias Parking, facing St. Elie @ 7:30 PM
PRICE: $40 per person including transport and dinner.
Sunday, April 18 - Hiking in Ammik
3ammik, one the most important places for migrating birds, is out next venture. 3ammik is the biggest swamp in Lebanon. It has a bird watching tower, where observation of migrating birds takes place.
The hike will be two levels: level 3 and level 6
3ammik joins the Bekaa with the west mountain chain of Lebanon.
70 Km from Beirut - 900 meters above sea level.
PRICE: $40 per person including transport, guides, insurance, the entrance to the reserve, and lunch.
WHAT TO GET: Get some light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits. Pack your backpacks with water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget a light jacket because it gets cold in the shade. Wear comfortable shoes, preferably hiking shoes.
Weekend April 24/25 - Weekend in Baino Akkar
Beino is situated in the province of Akkar. It is nestled at the foothills of the Northern Lebanese mountain chain better known as Qammoua.
We will spend the weekend in this beautiful village.
For those who wish to join us on Sunday, please meet us in Antelias at 7:30 AM. You will meet the rest of the group in the hotel and hike from there.
500 m above sea level - 132 km from Beirut
WHAT TO GET: Pack the usual overnight stuff. No need to get towels. Everything is provided. Don’t forget to get sunscreen, a cap, and a jacket. For the hike on Sunday, you will need a small backpack with some water and light snacks. Don’t forget your hiking gear.
PRICE: $100 per person including transport, guides, insurance, accommodation & three meals. For Sunday participants, the price will be $40 per person (transport, guides, insurance, and lunch).
Friday, April 30 - Night Hike in Hamat
The moon will be full and bright, and under its soft light we are going to hike this Friday. We will start from Hamat and end at the coast.
The end of this night adventure will be a cozy get-together around a mankoushe.
WHERE: Hemet and Batroun - In the region of Batroun
WHAT TO GET: You must wear hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes. Get a thick jacket since it gets cold at night. Don’t forget to get a flashlight.
PRICE: 35,000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance. Hiking ss
