1-Day Wonchi Crater Lake Tour with Saint Cherqos Church Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride a horse along Wonchi Crater Lake
• 02 Visit Saint Cherqos Church on the island
• 03 Take a boat ride across the crater lake
• 04 Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by beautiful scenery

Take a boat trip on Wonchi Crater Lake and visit Saint Cherqos Church on the island. This full-day experience includes island trekking or horse riding around the lake, with time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and a picnic lunch by the water. It is a peaceful escape from Addis Ababa with scenic landscapes and a relaxing lakeside atmosphere.

Enjoy a picnic lunch around the lake, followed by a boat ride to visit Saint Cherqos Church on the island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Addis Ababa, Hagere Hiywet, Giyon

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Wonchi Crater Lake, Island Church and Lakeside Activities

• Drive to the town of Wonchi through Ambo or Woliso.

• Meet the local guides at the tourist information office, then continue down to the crater lake.

• Ride a horse or walk along the trail to the lake.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch around the lake, followed by a boat ride to visit Saint Cherqos Church on the island.

• Drive back to Addis.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lunch and water

• Transportation by 4x4 jeep

• English-speaking Ethiopian guide

• Boat entrance fee

• Local guide fee and tax

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Wonchi, Ethiopia

Tour start

Wonchi, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.