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Trip 639: Rafting in Assi River


This summer, Footprints Nature Club invites you to escape the heat with a refreshing rafting trip on the Assi River, one of the most scenic rafting spots in Lebanon.

The First Rafting Trip for this Summer - Sunday 22 June 2025

The adventure begins at the First Rafting Club and spans 7KM of calm to moderate rapids, passing through two smaller waterfalls and culminating at the spectacular Dardara Waterfalls.

  • Level: Easy to Medium

  • Duration: ~1.5 hours

  • Professional guides and safety equipment provided

Non-swimmers welcome – everyone will be equipped with lifejackets and helmets.

After the ride, enjoy a riverside lunch featuring a traditional Lebanese mezza, grilled tawook, and locally sourced trout fish.

Changing facilities are available at the club.

Spots are limited – book now and join the ride!

You can also reserve from your mobile app


Must Have

You will get wet from your head to your toes, so make sure to get extra clothes to wear when you get out of the water.

You should get the following to go into the water:

  • Pants or long shorts (avoid short ones to prevent scratches)
  • T-Shirts (avoid i-shirts to prevent scratches)
  • Old Shoes or water sandals or footies

Your personal insurance.

Cost Fees

The cost of the excursion is 40$ per person covering: Lunch, transportation from and back to Beirut, the cost of rafting with guides, access to the chalets, toilets, and showers of the Club. The fees shall be paid upon reservation since the number will be limited to the first callers only.

Gathering Place & Time

Our gathering will be at the traffic lights on the crossroad of the General Security building الأمن العام and El-Mathaf المتحف region in Beirut. You can park in the parking nearby starting 7:00 AM...

We will start on Sunday 22 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 AM.
The bus will move at 07:35 AM.
 We will stop for breakfast on the way. We might be obliged to do some modifications to the plans as needed during the trips.
We will finish on Sunday 22 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 PM.

Hikers' Tips
  • 01

    Be Kind to Yourself

    KNOW YOUR ABILITIES; CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE HIKE.

  • 02

    Be a Lightweight

    THE LESS YOU CARRY, THE MORE ENJOYABLE THE HIKE.

  • 03

    Avoid Huffing and Puffing

    IF YOU CAN TALK WHILE YOU ARE WALKING, YOU ARE WALKING THE PERFECT SPEED.

  • 04

    Take a Break

    TAKE A TEN MINUTE BREAK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY HOUR.

  • 05

    No Food, No Fuel, No Fun

    DRINK FREQUENTLY AND EAT OFTEN.

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