5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

5 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Domestic flights Three flight with Ethiopian airlines
Lunch (3)

Lunch
Breakfast (5)

Breakfast
Dinner (3)

Dinner

Tip and Laundry

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and all Hotels in Addis Ababa.

Itinerary

Day 1

Addis – Lalibela

1 Stop

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Mountain View Hotel, 3 Star Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2

Ruins of Axum and Gheralta plains in Hawzen

1 Stop

The Ruins of Aksum

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Hawzien - Mekele – Danakil Ertale

1 Stop

Danakil Depression

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Danakil Depression, Afar Region

1 Stop

Danakil Depression

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Danakil or Dallol to Mekele

1 Stop

Danakil Depression

16 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 38 reviews

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A trip to remember

Kurt_H, Jan 2026

Fantastic experience and the tour guides were absolutely exceptional and always went over and beyond to accommodate. I saw alot, experienced alot and felt alot. Thank you!

Lost of changes but otherwordly trip!!

Veronica, Jan 2026

The trip is advertised as a 5 days but now it's 7 days. I just finished the tour and had to drop Axum as I couldn't do the full 7 days having booked my flights already according to the originally promoted 5 days. Anyway despite several other setbacks i.e. change of itinerary last minute and many other minor "this is Africa" situations I have to say it's been a totally incredible adventure!! But you need to be physically and mentally ready for it because it's literally non stop!!! You will see a LOT and it's OTHERWORLDLY but you have to be ready for early morning or very early morning wake up and long days. ETHIOPIA IS FABULOUS. it totally deserves this level of commitment but yes it is a total adventure!! I wish only the hotel in Mekelle was as good as the one in Lalibela!! Danakil part is without a doubt the best section and very well organised, the places you will see are to be seen nowhere else on this planet. It's magical to say the least!! I would definitely recommend but I will also advise to make sure with the agency the timing and the itinerary and leave contingency because you will likely need it!! I loved every minute of it and met some amazing fellow travellers as majority were solo travellers but yes be a little prepared and open minded!! You will not regret it for sure! Ethiopia will not be easy to beat for the extraordinary things and spectacular nature it offers to us!! Final comment I want to thank ETT especially Habene for giving my group our first woman guide (in the entire tour) in the Tigray churches she was phenomenal and a great great woman!! She climbed like a cat and was the most confident guide ever!!! I would absolutely love to see more women like her leading tours in Ethiopia. A sign of great openness for a country like Ethiopia!!!

Extraordinary places but go with another agency

Dimitrios_O, Jan 2026

This trip does not exist After booking and few days before arriving the Ethiopian travel agent told us that the tour would only include Danakil and Lalibela. When we arrived at Mekele to start the Danakil tour the ethiopian agent had not payed the drivers at Mekele and they refused to start the tour. This was sorted out but after 4. hours of delay But the worst was when the ethiopian agent sent us to Lalibela and he did not book our return flight as he was supposed to do... We almost missed our international conexion. What a nightmare we experienced at Lalibela airport. The places we visited were amazing extraordinaty and the Ethiopian travel agent was kind and seemed nice. BUT he lacks seriousness and organisational capacity to deal with international travelers who are usually in tight time schedules. Go for this trip but try another agent

Wonderful experience in a challenging environment

JosefKlaus_S, Jan 2025

Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort

Remarkable and wonderful experience

Catherine_M, Dec 2023

Due to tensions in The country this trip was split in to 2 days in Lalibela and 4 days in Dankil. I could not get to Axum and Tigray but the tour company (ETT) asked what I wanted to do and arranged everything. The flights were all on time and organisation went well. Lalibela was fascinating and a great local guide. I then flew back to Addis for a night before going back out to Semera and seeing Dankil/ Dalol. Staying in the camps is a great experience and the local guides are brilliant. I saw an active volcano, the wonderful dankil depression with amazing colours and the salt plains. Simply wonderful trip. There are long days driving and rough terrain so a very bumpy ride so maybe not for those that get travel sick. Whilst in Dankil area there are no toilet : shower facilities, it really is an authentic experience but one I loved. If you can’t be without a shower for a few days this is not for you. I would urge anyone to do this tour