Danakil Depression, Lalibela, Omo Valley and Simien Mountains
Danakil Depression, Lalibela, Omo Valley and Simien Mountains
This specially designed itineraray is a good fit for people who are interested to combine Adventure, history, culture and fun-loving types of tour. This includes almost all the highlights of Ethiopia: after finishing the tour, our clients will surely say, "We have seen Ethiopian history, culture and nature."It is a group tour so different people will join thus forms plate-form for guests to talk about anything from different perspectives. We are open for client's ideas and opinion before the start of the tour, about slightly changing it to suit everybody's plans and interests.Our motto is to give authentic experience for our guests and they are guaranteed of that on this tour.
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A curated journey through the experience
Holy Trinity Cathedral
This is the main Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral, the last resting place for important personnel including King Hailesilassie I, and many others who have contributed for the welfare of Ethiopia. It is beautifully painted and have a lot of architectural majesty. A good insight to understand the Ethiopian Christianity.
35 minutesNational Museum of Ethiopia
This is a great introduction to the history, culture and people of Ethiopia. It houses different collections like antiquities, crafts, contemporary paintings, archaeological findings from different parts of the nation and exhibit it to the public. This is also where the famous and oldest (3.2M Years old) known human skeleton (fossil) - LUCY - is displayed
40 minutesEntoto Natural Park
The highest point around Addis Ababa has the perfect look-out place of Addis. Drive up to the Mountain covered by the eucalyptus, Junipers, 'hygienica Abysinica' and many more other types of trees. It is a peaceful and enjoyable landscape over-looking Addis Ababa. Driving down through the authentic villages will enable you to have balanced impression of Addis Ababa.
40 minutesMercato
Day 2: Fly from Addis Ababa - Mekelle - Danakil Depression
45 minutesDanakil Depression
Day 3: Excursions around Dalol and Drive to Eartale
8 hoursDalol tours
This is going to be another amazing day inside the depression, where we will hike for about 2 hours and witness the miraculous colorful formations. This is a mix of several minerals mainly Salt, Potash, Sulpher. After visiting the colorful area, continue the adventure to the ever-existing Salt Mountains which are proof of the actual volcanic activities.
3 hoursErta Ale
Day 4: Drive from Ertale to Mekelle
7 hoursAfdera
Day 5: Drive from Mekelle to Lalibela
8 minutesAmhara Region
Day 6: Sightseeing in the Rock churches of Lalibela & Surrounding
8 hoursLalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches
There are three different groups of churches and we will explore every one of them, starting from the biggest monolithic church in the world - Bete Medhanialem, and the nearby churches, which are excavated to symbolize "Earthly Jerusalem" - by the Saint & King Lalibela
3 hoursChurch of St. George
We will proceed to discover more hidden parts of this ancient capital and see the remaining churches.
2 minutesRock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Day 7: Fly from Lalibela to Jinka
1 hourJinka
Day 8: Visit Mursi tribes, drive to Turmi
1 hourMago National Park
Mursi women are the most recognizable ladies in Ethiopia with their practice of inserting lip-plates in their lower lips to beautify themselves. After spending few hours with Mursi, we will drive back to Jinka for lunch and proceed to Turmi
4 hoursKey Afer
If there are no markets, we will improvise and visit something else so our guests are enjoying the day. Some typical ceremonies COULD take place on the same dates so we have some options. This will be notified once the tour is booked.
1 hourTurmi
Day 9: Drive from Turmi To Karro
1 hourOmo National Park and River
We will explore the village and go into somebody's house and see how the Omo valley tribes live deeply.
4 hoursDasenech Village
Day 10: Drive from Turmi to Arbaminch
3 minutesKonso Cultural Centre
We cannot describe Konso enough that you will be amazed by everything.
2 hoursTurmi
Day 11: Drive from Arbaminch to Bale Mountains National park
1 hourBale Mountains National Park
We will continue driving to Bale Goba for overnight.
1 hourGoba
Day 12: Excursion of Bale Mountains National Park
10 minutesBale Mountains
Day 13: Drive from Hawassa to Addis Ababa
9 hoursFish Market at Awassa Lake
In the morning, we will witness the amazing Human-Fish-Birds fight for survival. This a famous Fish market where the fishermen spend the whole night on the other end of the lake and bring their fishes for locals. We will spend few hours and drive to Addis Ababa.
2 hoursKuriftu Water Park
We will have lunch at one of the most luxurious resorts in Ethiopia - Kuriftu resorts and spend few hours, walking around or Canoeing on the Kuriftu Lake. In the afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa for overnight.
2 hoursAddis Ababa
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel in Addis or proceed to international departures depending on your schedule
2 hoursIncluded
- 13x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 13 nights
- Entry/Admission - Fish Market at Awassa Lake
- Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
- Entry/Admission - Kuriftu Water Park
- Entry/Admission - Bale Mountains
- Entry/Admission - Mago National Park
- Entry/Admission - Danakil Depression
- Entry/Admission - Erta Ale
- Entry/Admission - Dalol tours
- Entry/Admission - Church of St. George
- Entry/Admission - Dasenech Village
- Entry/Admission - Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
- Entry/Admission - Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Omo National Park and River
- Entry/Admission - Konso Cultural Centre
- Entry/Admission - Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.