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5 Days Lalibela-Danakil Tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit a global geological hot spot with this tour of Danakil. Home to the meeting zone of three tectonic plates, the area is filled with lava lakes, hot springs, and geysers ripe for exploration. Highlights include a trek up Erta Ale Moutain to traverse a landscape of rock, sand, and oasis before camping overnight on the volcano's rim. Afterwards, see hardworking camel caravans transporting minerals through local salt mines.
  • Return domestic flights across Ethiopia included
  • Scout, police service and guide supplied for safety
  • Explore Erta Ale Volcano's lava lamp
  • Visit deep salt mines equipped with camel caravans

What's Included

  • All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program.
  • Accommodation throughout the tour.
  • Bottles of water for the trip in Danakil
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide service for the afar region as per the program.
  • Scout and police service in Afar Region as per the program.
  • Camel and camel tires in Afar Region as per the program.
  • English speaking Guide and Driver
  • Two domestic flights with Ethiopian Air Lines
  • Lunch (3)
    Lunch
  • Dinner (2)
    Dinner
  • Breakfast (4)
    Breakfast
  • Lunch and dinner in Lalibela
  • International flights
  • Any alcoholic drinks
  • Any videographer or camera fee needed
  • Laundry service
  • Any expense of Personal items like internet, fax, telephone
  • Services which are not mentioned in the above section

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pickup from anywhere in Addis Ababa

or

Meeting point

  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    We pickup from anywhere in Addis Ababa

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Addis - Lalibela

1 Stop

1

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Lalibela Lodge

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Lalibela to Mekele (Drive)

1 Stop

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight in Atse Yohannes Hotel, Mekele.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Start Danakil tour

1 Stop

1

Erta Ale

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Hamed ela

1 Stop

1

Afdera

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Danakil to Mekele

1 Stop

1

Erta Ale

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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