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Description
Explore the beautiful mountain monastery at Ashetan Maryam and visit picturesque villages on scenic treks in the Ethiopian highlands. Interact with tribals, taste the famous Ethiopian coffee, and click pictures with the Gelada Baboons! The highlight of the trip will be the famous Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Highlights
- Visit the mountain monastery at Asheten Maryam
- Trek through villages in the Merebarbu plateau region
- Come across the Gelada Baboons, Simien fox among indigenous fauna
- Visit the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
- Hike to the Twin Zigits peak
- Interact, eat and dance around bonfires with natives
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Day 1: Trek to Asheten Maryam expand_more
Your Lalibela tour guide will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast.
Trek to the mountain monastery- Asheten Maryam. It is located on a cliff, so the view from the top is outstanding. Moreover, the monastery is a treasure house of old books, paintings etc.
Trek to the Merebarbu plateau region and visit the Wollo-Amhara village, a historical province.
After a quick lunch, visit the Atabkit village and interact with the members of the village community.
End the village tour with some freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee.
Head over to the hotel with your guide for an exciting bonfire experience.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2: Trek to Tigu Kebele expand_more
After an early breakfast, commence on your trek with your private tour guide to Tigu Kebele village. It is a five-hour trek, so travelers are advised to start early.
Visit the company huts when you reach the village. These huts are located at a height of 3800 mtrs.
If you are lucky, you may get to see baboons, simien fox and a variety of local flora and fauna.
Return to your hotel for another round of bonfire.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 3: Trek to Twin Zigits Peak expand_more
Your private Ethiopian guide will pick you up from the hotel. Our first stop is an interesting spot because you will come across hundreds of bleeding-heart monkeys, also known as the Gelada Baboons. These are only found in this region of Ethiopia.
After a quick lunch, be ready for some more trekking to the Twin Zigits peak.
Climb the Rim Gedel for a breathtaking view of the surrounding regions.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 4: Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela expand_more
After breakfast, trek to the famous eleven Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO world heritage site believed to be carved out of one single rock.
Explore the surrounding areas, walk inside churches, click innumerable pictures in front of paintings before heading out for lunch.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 5: Trek to Lowlands; Departure expand_more
After breakfast, trek across the lowlands of Lalibela.
Return for lunch and check-out of hotel.
You will be transferred to Lalibela International Airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
An English speaking Lalibela tour 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 visits.
Know before you go
Carry a small backpack for the trek.
Carry a light for exploring 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 385 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |