TLB

“March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear
not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path.” Kahlil Gibran.

About us : Cyclamen was founded in 2002 by TLB Destinations to focus on educational tourism for school groups,as well as family tourism, agro- tourism and responsible tourism trips. Our trips are not-for-profit making with all proceeds going towards tourism training in rural regions as well as food coupons for needy families. Interested in our next trip? please contact Nassim for more details on 03 486551 . Looking forward to seeing you!

Programs 2010
Rashaya – 3 Jan
Hike Zarour – 10 Jan
Hike Barouk 17 Jan
Hike Bekaa 24 Jan
Snowshoeing Lalouq 31 Jan
World Wetland Day - Reserve Amiq 7 February
Snowshoeing Chouf - 14 Feb
Hike 21 Feb
Discover Bekaa region Feb 28
Hike South region and visit women's cooperative March 7
Explore March 14

Practical Information for trips

Bring :Sun block and sunglasses, waterproof jacket with hood, waterproof trekking shoes & water

Cost: 35.000LL (includes transportation by bus, tour leader, local guide ) Under 18 & students 25.000LL

Departure : By coach /Dep. Beirut Starbucks Hamra 7.40am
Sodeco square 7.55 am

Reservation is necessary please Call 03 486551

Past trips 2009
26 April Biodiversity Hike to Horsch Ehden with Dr Houri Author of the Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Lebanon
2 May Rural hike and Winetasting
10 May Biodiversity Hike to Qabaijat with Dr Houri
17 May Mountain hike Lalouq
25 May Barouk Cedar forest
29 May Clean up the Med Volunteer event - Byblos
30 MayDiscover Qadisha Valley
31 May Aaquoura - Afqa Hike along LMT
14 June –Tannourine :Hike in Nature Reserve, discover gorges and savor traditional lunch
21 June - Hike to discover Roman temple, Manara,  Bekaa
28 June – Exploration of Palm Island Nature reserve (Clean Up the Med initiative)
5 July - Traditional gastronomy and slow trail Bekaa
12 July - Hike Qadisha Valley
19 July -Trekking Bhamdoun
26 July - Hike Faqra along Lebanon Mountain Trail
2 August - Hike Baskinta Literary Trail
1/2 August Trek Mount Hermon
9 August Trekking the valleys of the Akkar
16 August Hike along the Lebanon Mountain Trail Bsharre to Hasroun
23 August Explore the mountains of  Lalouq
30 August Chawan Lake - Discovery   Hike and cool off swim
Discover Daraya region - September 6
Hike Falougha -Ain Zalta on the LMT - September 13
Hike Marjayoun- Hasbaya on the LMT - September 20
Explore Tannourine and join the Apple Harvest -27 September or 4 October WORLD TOURISM DAY event
Hike Qadisha valley Sun 4 October
Treeplanting in the Chouf region   11 October
Hiking at Akkar Al Atika, 18 October
Day trip to Rashaya with lunch at women's cooperative  25 October
Olive oil celebration - Olive harvesting and olive oil pressing in Akkar region - 8 Nov
Hike Nahr Ibrahim - 15 November
Mtein to Aintoura - 22 November
Hike in the Chouf region - 29 Nov
2 day trek Mount Hermel - International Mountain Day 5-6 & 12-13 December
Women's cooperative and Wine tour Bekaa Valley - 20 December