Lebanon FAQs

It depends – if you are interested in ancient sites and history, great food, and lots of culture combined with a fantastic outdoors then yes it’s for you!

Yes, our number is 6694

It really depends on what you choose to do. We can tailor make a tour that can be as active or as inactive as you like.

You can always opt out of an activity but, depending on the itinerary for that day, you may still need to travel with us as we’d be unable to provide a separate vehicle for you. Of course we can always tailor make a tour specifically for you.

Yes – at the moment. Lebanon is a fragile country with but the tourism infrastructure is good and at no point in its history have tourists ever been targeted. We follow Foreign Office advice closely and would not travel there if it was unsafe.

Spring and autumn are probably the best times to visit when temperatures are in the mid 20’s. Summer is extremely hot and winter cold where it often snows in the in the nature reserves and many of the roads are shut over the high passes.

Please check your itinerary to see what is and what is not included. Most of your meals should already be included in your itinerary, so you’ll just need enough for your personal spending – drinks in hotels etc. You will also need a small amount for tipping and shopping.

Lebanon and particularly Beirut is very relaxed concerning dress. It is completely Westernised and people dress as we would here unless visiting a mosque or a more conservative city. If you are doing an activity you can wear comfortable clothing suitable to that activity.

No – all equipment for any specific activity you are doing will be provided. You will just need to bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for visitors but it is worth being up to date with tetanus, diphtheria and polio. There is no risk of malaria in Lebanon.

It’s really up to you and what you feel your guide and driver deserve but we’d suggest allowing for $10 per day on groups up to four.

If you book on a group tour, numbers rarely exceed 14 save but exceptionally.

Our local guides and drivers are experienced, hard working and good English speakers. There are a number of really good female guides we work with and their knowledge is extremely good.

You will normally be travelling in a minibus or comfortable car or coach. All vehicles have seatbelts.

Yes we can.

Lebanon has a good number of Internationally recognisable hotels to choose from – particularly in Beirut . You can choose from 4* or 5* hotels. There are one or two quirky smaller hotels such as The Palmyra hotel at Baalbeck which is well worth staying a night or two.

Yes and we can advise a full comprehensive insurance policy through Citybond Suretravel.

Your passport has to be valid for six months after your date and you must not have any Israeli stamps in it. Travelling independently you can get your visa upon arrival and in a larger group we organise your visa for you.

Yes – there are resorts and hotels that cater for children but being geared towards history and culture you may find it is more suitable for adults.

We can purchase your flights for you.