Lalibela tour for 2 Night AND 3days/2Night Danakil Depression Tour
Overview
This tour contains the most famous rock hewn churches " the living wonder of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900Years.
Trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary ( 3200m), After short break trek 1.5hr to Lalibela hudad Eco Lodge (3400m) positioned to take in 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside.
we will visit local salt mining and the camel caravans
Erta Ale mountains we spend a wonderful night time watching & taking picture of one of the permanently active lava lakes on earth , Erta Ale volcano
This tour also contains Danakil Dallo excursion to visit Geological formation at 120m below sealevel .
we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela and a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary ( 3200m), After short break trek 1.5hr to Lalibela hudad Eco Lodge (3400m) positioned to take in 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside.
we will visit local salt mining and the camel caravans
Erta Ale mountains we spend a wonderful night time watching & taking picture of one of the permanently active lava lakes on earth , Erta Ale volcano
This tour also contains Danakil Dallo excursion to visit Geological formation at 120m below sealevel .
we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela and a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Accommudation including lunch & dinner for Danakil Depression
- Private Guide in all places
- Scout and police fees for Danakil Depression
- Packed water in your journey
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Visiting Lalibela churches
Pass By: Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela Ethiopia
Day -1
We will meet at the airport of lalibela, drive 25km( 30 minutes) within spectacular view.
After you check in the hotel we will drive to sites where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopia most famous Rock hewn churches, mostly referred by many as " the living wonders of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years , an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country religious life.
Then we will visit the 1st clusters of churches and this contains :-Bet- Medhalealem , Bet- maryam ,Bet- Meskel , Bet- Denagle , Bet- Mikael & Golgotha
After lunch we will visit 2nd cluster of churches and this contains :- Bet Gabriel & Rafael , Bet Emanuel , Bet Abba Libanos
Finally we will visit st George , the one in a shape of cross and most probably the highlight of your visit to Lalibela.
Overnight :- Lalibela
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Trek to Asheton Mary monastery & Trek to Lalibela hudad Eco Lodge
Pass By: Asheton Maryam Monastery, Lalibela 0116 Ethiopia
Day -2
After breakfast trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton mary (3200 m)The monastery located 2hr walk from lalibela still Active
After short break Trek 1.5hr to lalibela hudad Eco lodge (3400m) positioned to take in 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside
Lunch at the lalibela Hudad Eco lodge and spend the reminder of the afternoon watching black Ghelada baboons , mountain hyrax , different endemic birds.
Let afternoon back to lalibela in different direction 2hr on the way we will have a stop in the local village to learn about the life of the local people
Overnight :- Lalibela
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Drive from Lalibela to Mekele
Pass By: Lalibela, Lalibela, Amhara Region
Drive from Lalibela to Mekele , it is 400km , 7hr drive within spectacular view
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Drive Mekele - Lake Asale - HamedEla
Pass By: Mek'ele, Mek'ele, Tigray Region
Day 4 . Mekelle - Lake Asale - HamadEla
In the morning, we drive heading to the Southern part of the Danakil Depression, Erta Ale. En route, we meet the local people until our Guide finishes the paper work with the village admin. Afterwards, we proceed driving to the campsite where we leave our cars and start trekking (1.5h) to the top of Erta Ale Mountain. We spend a wonderful night time watching & taking pictures of one of the permanently active Lava Lakes on earth, Erta Ale Volcano.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Overnight: Outside/inside local huts made up of lava rocks
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Erta Ale - Lake Asale - Hamad Ela
Pass By: Erta Ale, 6611 Ethiopia
Day 5. Erta Ale - Lake Asale - HamadEla
Early in the morning at 5:30 am, we will have a 2nd chance of watching the lava lake during the sunrise (if interested). We trek (1.25h) back to the bottom, have breakfast and drive to HamadEla. If time permits, we drive to Afdera to swim in Lake Afrera and take bath in naturally hot spring water. After lunch, drive to HamadEla a base camp near to Dallol. After a short relaxation, we continue driving to the wide white salt lake/desert, to meet Caravans (if available) heading back from the local salt mining area to the highlands and to spend the evening admiring the spectacular view of the sunset reflection on the Lake Asale/Karum.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack & Dinner
Overnight: Outside under the stars at HamadEla
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: HamadEla - Dallol - Mekele
Pass By: Dallol, Ethiopia
Dallol. After a short relaxation, we continue driving to the wide white salt lake/desert, to meet Caravans (if available) heading back from the local salt mining area to the highlands and to spend the evening admiring the spectacular view of the sunset reflection on the Lake Asale/Karum.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack & Dinner
Overnight: Outside under the stars at HamadEla
Day 6. HamadEla - Dallol - Mekelle
In the morning after breakfast, we start our round journey through the Depression to explore the thermo active springs, unearthly colors, several mineral patterns & acidic fluids of the Dallol Volcano, Salt Mountains (Canyons), the colorful Salt Lake of Sulfur, and the Camel Caravans & Local Salt Mining (if available). Afterwards, drive back to Mekelle where we will arrive at around 4:30pm.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Mekele
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Visiting Lalibela churches
Pass By: Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela Ethiopia
Day -1
We will meet at the airport of lalibela, drive 25km( 30 minutes) within spectacular view.
After you check in the hotel we will drive to sites where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopia most famous Rock hewn churches, mostly referred by many as " the living wonders of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years , an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country religious life.
Then we will visit the 1st clusters of churches and this contains :-Bet- Medhalealem , Bet- maryam ,Bet- Meskel , Bet- Denagle , Bet- Mikael & Golgotha
After lunch we will visit 2nd cluster of churches and this contains :- Bet Gabriel & Rafael , Bet Emanuel , Bet Abba Libanos
Finally we will visit st George , the one in a shape of cross and most probably the highlight of your visit to Lalibela.
Overnight :- Lalibela
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Trek to Asheton Mary monastery & Trek to Lalibela hudad Eco Lodge
Pass By: Asheton Maryam Monastery, Lalibela 0116 Ethiopia
Day -2
After breakfast trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton mary (3200 m)The monastery located 2hr walk from lalibela still Active
After short break Trek 1.5hr to lalibela hudad Eco lodge (3400m) positioned to take in 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside
Lunch at the lalibela Hudad Eco lodge and spend the reminder of the afternoon watching black Ghelada baboons , mountain hyrax , different endemic birds.
Let afternoon back to lalibela in different direction 2hr on the way we will have a stop in the local village to learn about the life of the local people
Overnight :- Lalibela
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Drive from Lalibela to Mekele
Pass By: Lalibela, Lalibela, Amhara Region
Drive from Lalibela to Mekele , it is 400km , 7hr drive within spectacular view
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Drive Mekele - Lake Asale - HamedEla
Pass By: Mek'ele, Mek'ele, Tigray Region
Day 4 . Mekelle - Lake Asale - HamadEla
In the morning, we drive heading to the Southern part of the Danakil Depression, Erta Ale. En route, we meet the local people until our Guide finishes the paper work with the village admin. Afterwards, we proceed driving to the campsite where we leave our cars and start trekking (1.5h) to the top of Erta Ale Mountain. We spend a wonderful night time watching & taking pictures of one of the permanently active Lava Lakes on earth, Erta Ale Volcano.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
Overnight: Outside/inside local huts made up of lava rocks
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Erta Ale - Lake Asale - Hamad Ela
Pass By: Erta Ale, 6611 Ethiopia
Day 5. Erta Ale - Lake Asale - HamadEla
Early in the morning at 5:30 am, we will have a 2nd chance of watching the lava lake during the sunrise (if interested). We trek (1.25h) back to the bottom, have breakfast and drive to HamadEla. If time permits, we drive to Afdera to swim in Lake Afrera and take bath in naturally hot spring water. After lunch, drive to HamadEla a base camp near to Dallol. After a short relaxation, we continue driving to the wide white salt lake/desert, to meet Caravans (if available) heading back from the local salt mining area to the highlands and to spend the evening admiring the spectacular view of the sunset reflection on the Lake Asale/Karum.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack & Dinner
Overnight: Outside under the stars at HamadEla
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: HamadEla - Dallol - Mekele
Pass By: Dallol, Ethiopia
Dallol. After a short relaxation, we continue driving to the wide white salt lake/desert, to meet Caravans (if available) heading back from the local salt mining area to the highlands and to spend the evening admiring the spectacular view of the sunset reflection on the Lake Asale/Karum.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack & Dinner
Overnight: Outside under the stars at HamadEla
Day 6. HamadEla - Dallol - Mekelle
In the morning after breakfast, we start our round journey through the Depression to explore the thermo active springs, unearthly colors, several mineral patterns & acidic fluids of the Dallol Volcano, Salt Mountains (Canyons), the colorful Salt Lake of Sulfur, and the Camel Caravans & Local Salt Mining (if available). Afterwards, drive back to Mekelle where we will arrive at around 4:30pm.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Mekele
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
borisbook1975
September 2022
This was a trip of a life time. Daniel was always on time and he kept on the schedule we agreed on. He and the driver picked me up at the airport and dropped me of at the airport. I stayed at Lalibela for 2 nights. The schedule was to see the churches. Daniel walked me thru all the ways that conn...
This was a trip of a life time. Daniel was always on time and he kept on the schedule we agreed on. He and the driver picked me up at the airport and dropped me of at the airport. I stayed at Lalibela for 2 nights. The schedule was to see the churches. Daniel walked me thru all the ways that connect all the churches in the mountains. I had many questions for the priests so Daniel would translate all of the priests' answers on the most proper manner. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me but you won't regret if you book your Lalibela trip thru him.