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12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 12 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See many of Ethiopia's top attractions on this 12-day, small-group tour from Addis Ababa. You'll visit rock-hewn churches and historic ruins, spend time hiking in the Simien Mountains National Park, and check out the geological wonder that is the Danakil Depression, all with the help of local guides to lead the way. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience throughout your journey.
  • All entry fees are included in the price of the tour
  • Accommodation and most meals are included
  • Domestic flights on Ethiopian Airlines are included
  • Hotel pickup is included for your convenience

What's Included

  • Danakil and Simien Mountain Full Board
  • Domestic flights Three flight with Ethiopian airlines
  • Accommodation with breakfast outside Simien and Danakil
  • Transfers and sightseeing’s in tourist standard vehicle
  • Entry fees to sights of interest as per itinerary
  • Guide services by our professional English speaking local staffs
  • All taxes
  • Breakfast (11)
    Breakfast
  • Lunch (6)
    Lunch
  • Dinner (4)
    Dinner
  • All items not shown as included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from anywhere in Addis Ababa

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from Addis to Gondar

2 Stops

1

Fasil Ghebbi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Debre Birhan Selassie Church

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel at Gondar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Start Trekking Simien Mountains

1 Stop

1

Simien Mountains National Park

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Simien Mountain Trekking

1 Stop

1

Simien Mountains National Park

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel in Gonder

Meals: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

Simien Mountain Trekking and drive to Gondar

1 Stop

1

Simien Mountains National Park

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel in Gondar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

Fly from Gondar – Lalibela

1 Stop

1

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel in Lalibela

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Drive to Mekele

1 Stop

1

Mek'ele

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel in Mekele

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Mekele – Hamede Ela

1 Stop

1

Erta Ale

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Hamd Ela – Dodom

1 Stop

1

Danakil Depression

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Danakil-Mekele

1 Stop

1

Danakil Depression

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel in Mekele

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10

Tigray churches day trip

1 Stop

1

Gheralta Tours

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel at Hawzien

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

Morning trek around rock churches of Tigray

2 Stops

1

Gheralta Tours

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

The Ruins of Aksum

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Branna Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12

Axum to Addis

4 Stops

1

Mount Entoto

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

National Museum of Ethiopia

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

National Museum of Ethiopia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

4

Merkato

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

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 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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