7-Day Ethiopia Cultural and Adventure Tour with Lalibela and Erta Ale

• Pick up from the airport, hotel, or your location in Addis Ababa.
• Drive to Entoto Mountain for panoramic city views and cool highland breezes.
• Visit the National Museum, home to the famous fossil "Lucy".
• Explore Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market, filled with vibrant local life.
• Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie.
• Enjoy a private guided city tour focusing on Ethiopian culture, food, and history.

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lalibela.
• On arrival, transfer to your hotel and prepare for exploration.
• Visit Lalibela's iconic rock-hewn churches, including Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskal, Bete Denaghel, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, and the famous Bete Giorgis.

Overnight stay in Lalibela.

• Begin the morning with a scenic hike to Asheton Maryam Monastery for mountain views and a glimpse into monastic life.
• In the afternoon, explore the second group of Lalibela churches carved into volcanic rock.
• Visit nearby villages and interact with locals to experience rural Ethiopian culture.

Overnight in Lalibela.

• Depart Lalibela and drive through Woldia, stopping for lunch at Lal Hotel.
• Continue the journey through Chifra and the eastern highlands.
• Arrive in Semera and check into your hotel.

Overnight in Semera.

• Drive from Semera to Erta Ale with a lunch stop at Lake Afdera.
• Begin a guided 1-hour hike to the rim of the active Erta Ale volcano.
• Witness the mesmerising lava lake and volcanic glow under the night sky.
• Return to base camp for dinner and an overnight camping experience.

• Start the morning with a short hike to view Erta Ale's lava lake at sunrise.
• Drive to Hamed Ela village and visit Lake Asale, where Afar people mine traditional salt.
• Watch the sunset over the salt plains and capture unforgettable photographs.

Overnight in Hamed Ela.

• Explore Dallol's colourful hydrothermal formations and unique salt canyon landscapes.
• Observe Afar miners loading salt onto camel caravans.
• Drive back to Semera for your flight to Addis Ababa, marking the end of your adventure.