8-Day Northern Ethiopia Explorer Tour
Explore Tours
Included/Exclude
- Domestic flights (Addis–Lalibela, Bahir Dar–Addis) if selected
- Private 4x4 transport with driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance fees to all sites and national parks
- Boat cruise on Lake Tana
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses and tips
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
SIM Card
Smoking Allowed
Wireless Internet
Tour Plan
Morning flight to Lalibela. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Relax or explore the local market. Overnight in Lalibela.
Spend the entire day exploring Lalibela’s extraordinary rock-hewn churches, including Biete Medhane Alem, Biete Giyorgis (St. George), and others. Learn about the history and religious significance of these UNESCO World Heritage sites. Overnight in Lalibela.
- Transfer to Gondar by road (approx. 6-7 hours) or by flight (if available). Upon arrival, visit the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi) and Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Overnight in Gondar.
- Early morning drive to Simien Mountains National Park. Enjoy hiking or scenic drives to spot endemic wildlife like the Walia ibex and Gelada baboons. Overnight in Simien Mountain lodge or campsite.
After morning nature activities, drive back to Gondar. Free afternoon for relaxation or additional sightseeing. Overnight in Gondar.
Drive to Bahir Dar (approx. 3-4 hours). Explore the town’s vibrant market or lakeside. Overnight in Bahir Dar.
- Visit the Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat) in the morning. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana, visiting island monasteries adorned with ancient murals and manuscripts. Overnight in Bahir Dar.
Morning flight or drive back to Addis Ababa. End of tour.
