Description

✨ Land of Light & Cedars Grand Journey

A 7-Day Luxury Spring Wellness Escape. Your Luxury Lebanon Spring Retreat Experience

March 16–22, 2027

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Experience the Best of Lebanon in Spring

The Land of Light & Cedars Grand Journey is a luxury Lebanon spring retreat designed for travelers who seek breathtaking natural beauty, authentic cultural experiences, wellness, adventure, exceptional cuisine, and the warmth of genuine Lebanese hospitality.

Spring is one of the most beautiful times to discover Lebanon. As the mountains awaken with colorful wildflowers, rivers flow with crystal-clear water from the winter snow, and the cedar forests begin to bloom, the country transforms into a breathtaking landscape of nature, history, culture, and Mediterranean beauty.

Hosted by Spa A La Mer, the Land of Light & Cedars Grand Journey is our signature luxury retreat, carefully designed for travelers who wish to experience the very best Lebanon has to offer.

From majestic mountain landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage Sites to charming villages, ancient cities, rivers, waterfalls, and authentic Lebanese hospitality, every day offers a new opportunity to explore, relax, and reconnect.

This intimate small-group retreat blends wellness, culture, adventure, exceptional cuisine, and personalized service into an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating destinations.

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Official Retreat Dates

March 16–22, 2027

7 Days • 6 Nights

Optional extensions available for up to 20 days.

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✈️ Arrival & Departure Information

To ensure every guest enjoys the complete retreat experience, all participants begin and end the journey together.

Arrival Day

March 16, 2027

Guests should arrive at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

For the smoothest group arrival, we recommend booking flights arriving between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Your arrival experience includes:

✔ VIP Meet & Greet at Beirut International Airport

✔ Luxury transportation to the Shouf Mountains

✔ Welcome refreshments

✔ Check-in to your luxury accommodation

✔ Welcome Dinner

✔ Retreat orientation and meet-and-greet with fellow guests

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Departure Day

March 30, 2027

Your package includes:

✔ Luxury transportation to Beirut International Airport

✔ VIP Airport Departure Assistance

Guests should schedule their departure flight for the final day of their retreat unless they have reserved an optional retreat extension. Guests extending their stay will receive a personalized itinerary, accommodations, and transportation based on their selected package.

Guests extending their stay will receive a personalized itinerary, accommodations, transportation, and experiences based on their selected package.

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Your Signature Spring Experience

Luxury Boutique Accommodation

Stay in a carefully selected mountain villa nestled in the heart of Lebanon’s beautiful Shouf Mountains, surrounded by fresh spring air, blooming landscapes, and breathtaking panoramic views.

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Wellness Experiences

Restore your body and mind through carefully curated wellness activities throughout your retreat.

Enjoy:

• Morning stretching

• Gentle yoga sessions

• Belly dancing classes

• Guided meditation

• Nature walks

• Wellness & relaxation time

• Spa experiences

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Discover Lebanon

Experience the incredible diversity of Lebanon as you visit many of its most celebrated destinations, including:

🌲 Cedars of Lebanon

🏰 Beiteddine Palace

🌿 Deir El Qamar

💎 Jeita Grotto

🚠 Harissa & Our Lady of Lebanon

🌊 Raouché (Pigeon Rocks)

⚓ Zaitunay Bay

🌅 Beirut Corniche

🏛 Ancient Byblos

🛍 Byblos Old Souk

🌉 Balou’ Balaa Natural Sinkhole

💦 Waterfalls and scenic rivers

🌸 Spring wildflower landscapes

🏘 Traditional Lebanese mountain villages

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Spring Nature Experiences

Spring reveals Lebanon at its most colorful.

Enjoy scenic walks through blooming valleys, rivers fed by melting mountain snow, cedar forests, waterfalls, and spectacular mountain landscapes covered in wildflowers.

This is the perfect season for photography, hiking, peaceful outdoor dining, and discovering Lebanon’s extraordinary natural beauty.

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Authentic Lebanese Cuisine

Every meal celebrates Lebanon’s rich culinary heritage.

Enjoy daily breakfasts, carefully selected lunches at authentic Lebanese restaurants, and delicious dinners featuring fresh Mediterranean ingredients and traditional Lebanese specialties.

Many lunches are served beside rivers, waterfalls, mountain landscapes, or panoramic viewpoints, making every meal part of the adventure.

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Included in Your Retreat

✔ Luxury boutique accommodation

✔ Daily breakfast

✔ Daily lunch

✔ Daily dinner

✔ VIP airport arrival & departure assistance

✔ Airport transfers

✔ Luxury transportation throughout Lebanon

✔ Professional host throughout your stay

✔ Entrance fees to scheduled attractions

✔ Guided cultural tours

✔ Wellness activities

✔ Morning stretching

✔ Yoga sessions

✔ Belly dancing class

✔ Welcome gift

✔ Farewell celebration

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💆 Signature Spa Experience

As part of your Spa A La Mer Luxury Retreat, your wellness journey includes:

Two Complimentary 60-Minute Signature Relaxation Massages

One Welcome Massage upon arrival.

One Farewell Massage before departure.

Both massages are personally scheduled after your booking confirmation.

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Two Complimentary Hydrating Facial Treatments

Your retreat also includes two express hydrating facial treatments featuring:

• Deep cleansing

• Cooling hydrating facial mask

• Cooling eye mask

• Relaxing facial massage

• Nourishing finishing products selected for your skin type

Perfect after a day exploring Lebanon’s mountains, rivers, and villages.

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Additional Spa Treatments

Guests may reserve additional spa services throughout their stay.

60-Minute Deep Tissue Massage — $179 USD

Additional facials, massage therapies, and body treatments are available by advance reservation and therapist availability.

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Accommodation

Luxury boutique accommodations are included with every retreat.

Room assignments are personally curated by your host after booking confirmation to ensure the most enjoyable experience for every guest.

Whenever possible:

• Couples traveling together will stay together.

• Solo travelers will be thoughtfully matched with compatible guests.

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Small Group Experience

Every Spa A La Mer retreat is intentionally designed for an intimate experience.

Group Size: 6–9 Guests

Selected departures may accommodate up to 11 guests when additional accommodations are available.

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Extend Your Journey

Your adventure doesn’t have to end after seven unforgettable days.

Continue discovering Lebanon by extending your stay for up to 20 days.

Additional nights: $1,000 USD per person, per night.

Your extension may include:

🌲 Cedars of Lebanon

💦 Hidden waterfalls

🌉 Balou’ Balaa

🏔 Mountain villages

🍷 Bekaa Valley

🏛 Ancient temples

🌊 Mediterranean coast

🛍 Shopping experiences

💆 Additional wellness treatments

Each extension is personally customized to your interests.

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Why Travel With Spa A La Mer?

This is more than a vacation.

It is an invitation to experience Lebanon through the eyes of someone who was born and raised there.

You’ll discover hidden places, authentic traditions, exceptional cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and genuine Lebanese hospitality while traveling in a relaxed small-group setting.

Our mission is simple:

To help you return home refreshed, inspired, and deeply connected to one of the world’s most beautiful and welcoming countries.

Come as a guest. Leave with unforgettable memories, lasting friendships, and a lifelong connection to Lebanon.