Things to Do in Kobayat, Akkar: Heritage, Walks and Stars
27 sep 2026
Things to do in Kobayat and Akkar from a local operator: heritage sites, summer festivals, orchards, walking and stargazing, plus where to stay in Kobayat.
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Stories from Kobayat's pine forest: eco-glamping, builds, and behind-the-scenes.
Birthdays, Team Building and School Trips in Lebanon’s Pines
27 sep 2026
Team building, school trips and outdoor birthdays in Lebanon at Horizon Pines, an event venue in Akkar for 20–120 people with fire pits and a covered meal area.
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Romantic Weekend in Lebanon: Glamping for Couples in Kobayat
27 sep 2026
Plan a romantic weekend in Lebanon’s mountains: a Lotus Belle tent from $60 or a yurt with the bathroom inside, a two-night plan and honest notes for couples.
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Pet-Friendly Stays in Lebanon: Camping With Your Dog in Kobayat
27 sep 2026
Pet-friendly camping in Lebanon: our rules for bringing your dog to Horizon Pines in Kobayat, what to ask when booking, and tips for a dog in the pines.
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Yurt, Chalet or Bungalow? Choosing a Mountain Stay in Lebanon
27 sep 2026
Chalet, bungalow or yurt in Lebanon? What to compare: bathroom, kitchen, beds, outdoor space, setting and total cost, with our yurt's real specs as a guide.
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Where to Stay in Kobayat and Akkar: Chalets, Hotels and Glamping
27 sep 2026
Where to stay in Kobayat and Akkar: what chalets, hotels, bungalows and glamping usually offer, plus our own yurts, tents and prices, and practical tips.
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Scout Camping at Horizon Pines, Kobayat: A Guide for Troop Leaders
15 aug 2026
What a scout troop gets at Horizon Pines in Kobayat: room for 20 to 120, campfire circles, hot showers and power — plus what a leader needs to arrange first.
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Walking and Hiking Around Kobayat: Using Horizon Pines as Your Base
14 aug 2026
Using Horizon Pines in Kobayat as a base for walking in Akkar — what is on the doorstep, how to plan further afield, and who to ask before you go.
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Camping in Akkar, Lebanon: A First-Timer’s Guide to Kobayat
14 aug 2026
Camping in Akkar, North Lebanon — where Kobayat is, how long the drive takes, what to bring, and what a pitch at Horizon Pines includes.
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How to Choose the Best Glamping Stay in Lebanon
14 aug 2026
What to compare before booking glamping in Lebanon — beds, bathrooms, cooking and cost — with Horizon Pines' own options and prices set out in full.
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Family Camping in Lebanon: A Kid-Friendly Weekend in Nature
1 jun 2026
Family camping in Lebanon with kids: our campsites for 2 to 6 people from $10 per guest, a playground, first aid on site, and what to pack for a family weekend.
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Weekend Getaway from Beirut: 2 Days in North Lebanon
27 may 2026
A weekend getaway from Beirut: 2 days in North Lebanon at Horizon Pines, Kobayat. The drive, a two-night plan, what to pack, and what a chalet weekend costs.
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Best Time to Camp in Lebanon: A Season-by-Season Guide
6 apr 2026
The best time to camp in Lebanon, season by season: camping in spring, summer and autumn in Kobayat, what to pack for cool nights, and why we close in winter.
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Kobayat in Summer: A Cool Summer Escape in Lebanon
30 mar 2026
Kobayat summer guide: a cool summer escape in Lebanon at 1,100 metres, the Kobayat Festival, Saydet el Ghessaleh, and where to stay if you want a chalet.
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Kobayat History: Churches and Heritage of an Akkar Village
14 mar 2026
Kobayat history and heritage: Kobayat churches, monasteries, Roman tombs and the ruins of Mar Sarkis, plus the village life and forests of Akkar today.
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Lotus Belle Tent in Lebanon: Couples Glamping in the Pines
22 feb 2026
Lotus Belle tents at Horizon Pines in Kobayat: a furnished glamping tent in Lebanon with a private porch, for couples or a small family. $60 per tent per night.
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Yurt in Lebanon: A Chalet Alternative in the Kobayat Pines
19 feb 2026
Our yurts in Kobayat: private bathroom, kitchenette, double bed plus sofa-bed and a terrace in the pines. A yurt in Lebanon for people who wanted a chalet.
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Discover Qoubaiyat: A Visitor's Guide to Kobayat, Lebanon
2 jan 2026
Qoubaiyat (Kobayat, Lebanon) in the Akkar mountains: its history, what to see, practical tips and where to stay if you visit Akkar in spring, summer or autumn.
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Glamping vs Camping in Lebanon: How to Decide
1 jan 2026
Glamping vs camping in Lebanon, compared on cost, bathrooms, cooking and effort, with our real prices in Kobayat, and where a chalet or hotel fits instead.
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Eco Camping in Lebanon: Building Without Cutting a Tree
11 dec 2025
How we built Horizon Pines, an eco camping site in Lebanon's pine forest, without cutting a single tree: platforms, hand-built paths and dry-stone terraces.
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Glamping in Lebanon: Luxury Camping in the Kobayat Pines
13 nov 2025
Glamping in Lebanon, honestly described: our yurts and Lotus Belle tents in the Kobayat pine forest, what they include, what they cost and what to bring.
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From Vision to Reality: Eco Camping in Kobayat, Lebanon
13 oct 2025
The last part of our building story: stone-and-wood showers, an outdoor kitchen and a fire circle at our eco camping site in Kobayat, North Lebanon.
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From Land to Campsite: Building Our Facilities in Kobayat
13 oct 2025
How we built terraces, foundations, a shared kitchen, bathrooms and hot showers at our campsite in Kobayat, and where glamping and chalets stand today.
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From Wilderness to New Beginnings: Our Kobayat Campsite
10 oct 2025
How we de-weeded a pine forest in Kobayat, untouched for 70 years, to protect it from fire, and began a campsite in Lebanon without cutting any trees.
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Intro to the Forest: A Nature Retreat in North Lebanon
8 oct 2025
How a pine forest in Kobayat, Akkar became Horizon Pines, a nature retreat in North Lebanon built among the trees. Part one of our building story.
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