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9 Days Danakil Depression and South Omo Valley Cultural Tour

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 9 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Admission Fee - Admission fee
    • Entrance fee - Entrance fee
    • all accomodation from hotels , lodges , and campings
    • Dinner (9)
      Dinner
    • Lunch (9)
      Lunch
    • Breakfast (9)
      Breakfast
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

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    Meeting point

    • Sky Lounge at Skylight Hotel
      XQPR+X6J, Africa Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .12:00 am

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival and Exploration of Erta Ale

    1 Stop

    1

    Erta Ale

    12 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Camp overnight under a blanket of stars, surrounded by the volcano’s otherworldly glow and the sounds of nature.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2

    Witnessing Wonders & Magical Sunsets (Erte Ale to Lake Assal)

    1 Stop

    1

    Dallol

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Camp overnight under a blanket of stars, surrounded by the stars on tradition bed

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    Unveiling Dallol's Secrets & Returning to Mekele

    1 Stop

    1

    Mek'ele

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Camping Experience: Set up camp near Erta Ale volcano, experience the stark beauty of the desert night sky.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4

    Gateway to the South Omo Valley

    1 Stop

    1

    Jinka

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: overnight stay in jinka 4 star lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5

    Colors of the Karo and Inangatom

    1 Stop

    1

    Turmi

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: overnight stay in busca lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 6

    Market Day and Hamar Traditions

    1 Stop

    1

    Turmi

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: overnight in busca lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 7

    Discovering the Dassanech

    1 Stop

    1

    Dasenech Village

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: overnight in busca lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 8

    Journey Through Time: Jinka to Konso

    1 Stop

    1

    Konso

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: overnight 3 star hotel in arbaminch

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 9

    Embrace the Dorze and Arbaminch

    1 Stop

    1

    Dorze Village

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: overnight stay in 3 star hotel in arbaminch

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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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    From $2,000.00

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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