Animal Encounter

Zoo-Like animal reserve that houses many interesting animals Hours: 1100 – 1600 Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment Admission fee: Donations Only Aley, Telephone: 05 55.87.24 or                 03 66.73.55 /4

Dream Park: An extensive open-air amusement park featuring rides for all ages. Admission fee: None Pay for what you ride only Zouk Mosbeh Telephone: 03 80.08.44

Funtown:

A charming play park adapted to the needs of children up to the age of 6 Kaslik Boulevard Telephone:   03 86.86.41

 Putt-Putt & Splash Mountain Water Park

A 22,000 square meter family entertainment park, incorporating an outdoor mini-golf course and a large water park with nine slides and three swimming pools, as well as a variety of indoor games, two movie theaters, a virtual reality simulator and a range of snack bars. Main road Ain Saade, Mansourieh Telephone: 04 53.11.15

Putt-Putt Fun Center

An underground indoor play with electronic games’ room, playground, and snack area Jnah, opposite the Marriott Hotel Telephone: 01 85.66.80

Planet Discovery

A permanent Children’s Science Museum for children and youngsters aged 3 to 15, was developed by SOLIDERE in cooperation with “La Cite des Sciences et de l’industrie-La Villette” in Paris. There, children and youngsters care easily discover, through interactive exhibits, the secrets of life and the surrounding world. Some of the exhibitions available are: the Unfinished House, the Children’s Village, etc

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0900 to 1800 – Sat, Sun, and school holidays 1000 – 1930

Rainbow Island

Activity center with activities in art, dance, signing, acting, coumpter lessons, also a 10,000 book library. Hours: Tue-Sun 1000 - 2000 Admission Fee: LL10,000 Hazmieh, Faubourg St. Jean Telephone: 05 95.74.44 or 05 95.64.44 / 5

Waves

Water slides, wave pool, lazy river, kid’s pool, adults area and restaurants Admission: Adults $14 Kids $7 - $10 LL10,000 for adults’ pool Opening hours: 0900 – 1800 Mansourieh Telephone: 01 68.08.58 / 838 or 01 68.88.85 or 03.72.75.71 / 9

Wonders of the Sea

Permanent maritime exhibition Hours: Mon-Fri 0830 – 1330 Sat and Sun 1500 – 1900 Admission fee: Adult LL8,000 Child LL5,000 Jdeidet el Metn, Telephone: 01 89.15.48 or 03 62.60.69

Zoo Zeder

Small Zoo and bakery. Children can visit the zoo for LL3,000 admission fee. Tour around the bakery, a demonstration, and hands-on experience baking Swiss-German bread costs an additional LL2,000. Call for more information on Halek 03 77.48.86

Boating

Philka: Day excursion by boat during the summer months Telephone: 01 58.28.42 or 01 58.21.61

San Marco: A three-mast schoonet, piloted by Jacques and Alfred Fremal, two experimented sailors can be hired for the day. Telephone: 03 68.89.13

Bowling

Strike Out Bowling Alley: Dunes Center, Verdun Street 01 78.53.10 /1/2/3 ext 121

Camping

Camping Amchit: A range of furnished beach flats, bungalows, or tents for rental on a dalily or seasonal basis. Tel 09 94.37.82 or 09 54.03.22

La Reserve: A haven for nature lovers set in 1,000 hectares of unspoiled countryside near the source of the river Ibrahim. Open from May to October Tel 01 49.87.75/6 or 03.72.74.84

Sharewood: Organized camping to various places. Tel 03 29.42.98

Diving

Sporting: PADI diving courses offered throughout the year, depending on weather conditions. Corniche el-Manara, Ras Beirut Telephone: 01 74.24.84

The national Institute for Scuba Diving (NISD) Accredited training courses Telphone 03 20.44.22

Flying

J.R. Exective: Offers a full range of ground courses as per US Federal Avaition Authority Standards. Also leases planes for private and commercial use. Tel 01 62.93.07 or 01.62.93.81/2

Golf

Golf Club of Lebanon: Lebanon’s only 18 hole championship gulf course, set in a total area of 50 hectares. Bir Hassan Tel. 01 82.24.70 or 01.82.63.35 website www.golfclub.org.lb

House Racing

The Hippodrome: the only hourse-racing venue in Lebanon; weekly meetings take place on Sunday morning and the enternce fee is LL5.000 Mathaf, next to National Museum Tel. 01 63.25.20

Horseback Riding

Al Foursan: Choueifat, Tel 05 43.28.38 or 03 61.18.38

Arabic Hourse: Choueifat tel 03 23.78.50

Charm Land: Awkar, Tel 03.66.07.76

Country Farm: Ain el-Rihane, tel 01 38.29.01/2

Dbayeh Country Club: Dbayeh, tel 03 31.31.01

Meshref Country Club: Meshref tel 03.42.16.68

Mont La Salle Club: Ain Saade, tel 01 88.81.95

Ice-Skating

Ice Skating Arena: Olympic-size ice skating ring. Open every day, the ring runs three shifts. 0900 – 1300 . 1400 – 1800 , 1900 – 2330 Zouk Mosbeh, tel 03.27.49.10

Karting

RKZ: An international standard track with magnificent views. Open every day from 1000 to 2300 weather permitting Zouk Mosbeh tel 09 21.97.60

Kayaking and Canoeing

The Lebanese Canoeing and Kayaking Tel 01 38.21.41 or 03 67.83.98

Paragliding

Club Thermique: A cross between parachuting and hang-gliding paraoenting is a spectacular way of seeing Lebanon’s magnificent scenery. Tel. 03 28.81.93

Shooting

Magnum Club: A handgun sports club offerering Olympic-standard facilities, including 22 shouting lanes on two levels. Hazmieh tel 05 46.93.69/444/869

Squash

Found in most health clubs or country clubs.

Skiing

Facilities are generally up to international standards at the country six resorts.

The Cedars The oldest of the resorts. A haven for nature lovers, well-worth the long drive. Tel. 06 67.10.73  Altitude 2,600m Distance 132km from Beirut around 3 hour drive Slops: Open daily 0830 to 1600 4 ski lefts and 4 baby drags, facilities are suitable for novice to advanced skiers.

Faqra: An exclusive and private ski resort inaugurated in 1974. However, special arrangements can be made during off-peak periods for non members. Tel 09 30.06.00 Altitude: 1,720m Distance 45km from Beirut 1h 15m drive Slops open daily from 0800 to 1600 Chair lift, 2 ski lefts and baby drag. Red slope, blue slope and one of Olmpic standard.

Faraya – Kfradebiane: The most commercially developed resort with the most challenging and varied runs, not just in Lebanon but also compared to other ski resorts in the Middle East. Tel 03 77.12.11 Altitude 1,800m Distance 46km from Beirut 1h 15m drive Slops: open weekdays 0800 to 1530; weekends 0800 to 1600. 15 lifts; blue-black slopes. Ski school Tel 03 72.22.17

Laqlouq: A pleasant resort that blends in well with the nature surroundings. Popular with families with its friendly atmosphere and wide range of beginner and intermediate runs. Tel 03 44.11.12 or 09.62.14.36 Altitude 1,920m Distance 62km (2 hour drive) Slops open daily 0800 to 1600. 3 ski lifts, 3 chair lifts, and a nursery slope graded blue to red. Good opportunity for cross country skiing.

Qanat Bakish: Offers a peaceful setting for beginners and is ideal to practice cross-country skiing. Tel 03 34.03.00 Altitue 1,904m Distance 47km 1h 30m drive slops open daily 0830 to 1600 2 slops for intermediate skiers and one for beginners.

Zaarour: A recommended place for beginners and those who enjoy a more leisurely and refined approach to the sport. Tel. 04 31.00.10/1 Altitude 2,000m Distance 40km 1h drive slops open daily 0800 to 1600 3 beginner, 2 intermediate and 4 advanced slops

Adventurous Minds

Afqa Reserve

Horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, camping. Also organizes trips to the Afqa grotto, Astrate Temple, and St. CHarbel for $18 (lunch included) tel 01 49.87.76, (03) 63.36.44

Club dex Vieux Sentiers

Organizes hiking and walking trips every Sunday with various levels of difficulity. Walks at night are also available during the summer. Tel 01 87.38.65

Horizon Vert

Organizes theme and cultural walks every Sunday. Also available during the week with advance notice. Tel 01 33.54.06

Ibex Eco Tourism

Organize discovery trips by 4x4, hiking, biking, and camping. Also offers trips to Syria & Jorden tel 01 21.62.99

Laqlouq Village Vacances

Organizes hiking trips, excursions by donkey, mountain biking, and more tel. 03 25.68.53

Lebanese Advanture

Activities & outing include mountain biking, river rafting, sailing, camping, hoursback riding, tekking, rafting, etc. tel. 01 42.70.76 or 03 36.00.27

Liban Trek

Guided treks for groups and individuals for up to 20 days. Also culture walks, and special requests fir birthdays and school trips. Tel. 01 39.07.90

Sports Nature

Specializes in rafting, canoeing & kayaking in the various rivers around Lebanon – including Litani River. Also organizes 2 day camping / rafting trips. Tel. 03 67.73.93

Wild Expeditions

Activities include hiking, caving, mountain biking, cross country skiing, rock climbing, snowshoeing, camping and more. Has special programs for kids. Tel. 01 61.53.81 or 03.29.32.10

 Wild Discovery

Cycling trips around Beirut to discover its archeological, architectural, and cultural hertige (max group size 15 persons) Also has donkey rides around as Qartaba, Meidel, and Mnaitra. Tel. 01 56.24.36