Jeita Grotto
Jeita Grotto

Jeita Grotto

Valley of the Dog River, Keserwan, Beirut

The Basics

The Jeita Grotto is a sprawling cave complex, divided into upper and lower levels. Guided tours take in all the highlights. Visitors enjoy a boat cruise through the lower grotto, a walking tour of the upper grotto, a cable-car ride, and a scenic train ride between the two grottoes. Most travelers visit on a day tour from Beirut, often in combination with nearby attractions such as UNESCO-listed Byblos or the pilgrimage site of Harissa.

Show all
View all 93 experiences
Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip
Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip
star-5
$17.00 per adult
Traveler Favorite
The tour guide is very...
The tour guide is very friendly and very helpful. We spent the whole time chatting and having fun. I recommend not to pay higher prices for others.
Salihkaan_E, Apr 2024
View all 93 experiences

Things to Know Before You Go

  • A complete cave tour takes two hours, and the entrance fee covers all attractions.

  • The cave complex has a restaurant, gift shops, gardens, a video presentation about the caves, and even a small zoo.

  • Photography is not allowed within the caves.

  • The caves are not wheelchair accessible.

Show all

How to Get There

The cave complex is located 11 miles (18 kilometers) north of Beirut, or about 20 minutes’ drive. There is no direct public transportation to the caves, but buses from Dawra will drop you off at the Jeita exit along the Beirut–Jounieh Highway, and from there it’s only about five minutes’ journey to the Jeita Grotto by taxi.

Show all

When to Get There

Tours of the Jeita Grotto run Tuesday through Sunday year-round, and the sight is open from 9am until 5pm. However, the lower grotto is often closed during the winter months due to high water levels.

Show all

History of the Jeita Grotto

Though evidence suggests the Jeita Grotto was inhabited during ancient times, the caverns were rediscovered in 1863 by an American missionary. The subterranean Nahr el-Kalb river runs through the Lower Grotto, making it accessible via boat at certain times of the year. During the Lebanese Civil War the grottos were closed to the public and used as munitions storage, but in 1995 the Jeita Grotto was reopened to the public.

Show all
EN
eec0e5a5-eabd-4f0d-a794-a16c64cc87ac
attraction_detail_overview
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What are the nearest attractions to Jeita Grotto?
A:

More Tours in Beirut