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3-Day Danakil Depression Expedition

Ethiopia
  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

See some of Ethiopia's most celebrated historic and natural attractions with this small-group tour. You'll start with Lalibela, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-hewn churches, followed by a trip to the Danakil Desert, the hottest and lowest place on earth, where you’ll see sulfur lakes and visit the Erta Ale volcano.
  • No hidden lodging fees--this tour includes four nights' accommodation
  • Airport transfers are included in the price of the tour
  • All meals are included in the price of the tour
  • Local guides will show you around the sights

What's Included

  • Transfer from/to the airport
  • An English speaking professional Lalibela churches tour guide
  • Transport with a latest model Toyota 4WD land cruisers with an experienced English speaking driver/guide throughout the tour
  • all fuel expenses and drivers allowances
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages with meals 3 times a day (breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and plenty bottles of water in the Danakil Depression
  • Local guide service for the Afar region
  • Cooking, and camping equipment
  • Scout, solders and police to escort the tour in Danakil Depression
  • Camels
  • Experienced cook throughout the whole tour
  • Sleeping bag (But its highly recommended to bring your own)
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch (3)
    Lunch
  • Breakfast (2)
    Breakfast
  • Dinner (2)
    Dinner

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point
    or

    Meeting point

    • Semera Airport (Sultan Alimirah Hanfare Airport )
      Samara, Samara Airport, Semera, Ethiopia

      Upon your arrival at the airport, a member of our team will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

    • 06/28/2024 - 05/19/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Semera - Dallol And Lake Asale

    1 Stop

    1

    Danakil Depression

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Camping at Hamedela, Dallol

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2

    Dallol - Erta Ale

    1 Stop

    1

    Erta Ale

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Camping

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    Erta Ale - Semera Airport

    1 Stop

    1

    Semera

    7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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