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4-Day Trekking Tour In Lalibela

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Archeology, Culture

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    Amharic, English, German

Description

Explore the ancient town of Lalibela on this 4-day trekking tour. Begin your trek with wild primates in the Merebarbu plateau region, pass through highlands, visit villages and interact with local communities. Trek to the Tige Kebele Village, where you will encounter bleeding-heart monkeys, the Gelada Baboons. Discover the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and savour some freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee.

Highlights
  • Trek in the Merebarbu plateau region and interact with the rural Ethiopian community
  • Encounter the Gelada Baboons on the trek to Tige Kebele Village
  • Discover the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO world heritage site
  • Savour some freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee
  • Day 1: Explore the rural Ethiopian culture in Merebarbu expand_more

    • Meet your English-speaking Ethiopian guide for pick-up in Lalibela.

    • Trek towards the Merebarbu plateau region and reach the destination by noon.

    • After a quick lunch, explore the surrounding villages and interact with the rural Ethiopian community.

    • Return to the hotel and enjoy a traditional meal near the bonfire.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 2: Discover the Wildlife in Tigu Kebele Village expand_more

    • After an early breakfast, trek to the Tigu Kebele village, which will take around five hours.

    • Encounter with hundreds of bleeding-heart monkeys, also known as Gelada Baboons. They are only found in this region of Ethiopia. These baboons are known for their vegetarian diet and survive only on grass. 

    Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Day 3: Sightseeing tour to 'New Jerusalam' expand_more

    • Visit the UNESCO world heritage site, Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela. This entire area is known as the 'New Jerusalem' and is popular among tourists as a place of pilgrimage and devotion. Explore the surrounding areas and walk inside churches and in front of the monoliths.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 4: Trekking in lowlands and departure expand_more

    • After breakfast, trek across the lowlands of Lalibela and savor the taste of freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee.

    • After lunch, transfer to Lalibela International Airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • English-speaking Lalibela guide

  • A personal cook

  • Bottled water for the entire trek

  • Entrance fee

  • Accommodation

  • Food

  • Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony

  • All activities with locals


What's Excluded

  • Breakfast

  • Entrance fee for church/monastery visit

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Carry a small backpack for the trek

  • Carry a light to explore Lalibela in the dark

  • Wear closed, comfortable shoes for trekking

  • Carry a hat

  • Jacket

  • Sleeping bag

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 320 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 320 / person