Quick Summary
9-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour is a 9 days tour in Ethiopia via the Ethiopia route, starting from USD 3300. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
9 days
Ethiopia
USD 3300
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 9-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour
During your stay in Ethiopia in addition to Addis Ababa, you have the opportunity to visit the most spectacular Northern Ethiopian tourist destinations Lalibela, Bahir Dar, Gonder, and Simien Mountain National Park. Ethiopia is home to mankind, coffee, cultures, historical sites, and nature.
- Duration: 9 days
- Route: Ethiopia
- Starts at: USD 3300
Highlights for 9-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Day 2: Addis Ababa - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Day 3: Lalibela - Yemrehana Krestos - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
Day 4: Lalibela - Asheton Merry Monastery
Day 5: Drive to Bahir Dar
Day 6: Bahir Dar - Lake Tana
Day 7: Drive to Gondar
Day 8: Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park
Day 9: Simien National Park- Gondar - Addis Ababa
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival in Addis Ababa |
| Day 02 | Addis Ababa - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela |
| Day 03 | Lalibela - Yemrehana Krestos - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela |
| Day 04 | Lalibela - Asheton Merry Monastery |
| Day 05 | Drive to Bahir Dar |
| Day 06 | Bahir Dar - Lake Tana |
| Day 07 | Drive to Gondar |
| Day 08 | Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park |
| Day 09 | Simien National Park- Gondar - Addis Ababa |
Day 01: Arrival in Addis Ababa
>> Upon landing at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, we will be waiting to give you a warm welcome to the beautiful country before heading to the beautiful Addis Ababa hotel for your first night. Addis Ababa (New Flower) —is the capital city of Ethiopia.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Hotel Lobelia Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)
Day 02: Addis Ababa - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
>> Addis Ababa - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
You'll start the day off right with a hearty breakfast before we take you back to the airport to catch your flight to Lalibela.
You will also take advantage of and visit several sacred churches like Biete Medhane Alem, Biete Maryam, and Biete Meskel.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 03: Lalibela - Yemrehana Krestos - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
>> You'll start with the most important meal of the day before we set off toward Yemrehana Krestos. Here, you'll visit Biete Gabriel-Rufael, Biete Merkorios, Biete Amanual, Biete Abba Libanos. Then, saving the best for last, you'll come to the most well-known of all the churches, Biete Giyorgis. An enormous monolith shaped like a cross, this temple was built in honor of the country's patron saint, St. George.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 04: Lalibela - Asheton Merry Monastery
>> Lalibela - Asheton St. Maryam Monastery - Lalibela
After breakfast, you will hit the ground running on a 2-hour hike to arrive at the Asheton St. Maryam Monastery. You will continue the hike for another 1.5 hours, at Hudad Lalibela Eco-Lodge for a breathtaking 360º panoramic view.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 05: Drive to Bahir Dar
>> On this journey, you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful landscapes of Ethiopia. You will be driving from Lalibela - Bahir Dar.
Right after breakfast, you'll hop in a car, leaving Lalibela behind in exchange for Bahir Dar.
Your journey will take 6-7 hours.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 06: Bahir Dar - Lake Tana
>> Welcome to Bahir Dar! You'll finish off breakfast and enjoy a boat ride through Lake Tana, bringing you to Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery.
With some luck, you may even see hippos in Lake Tana! Then, after some free time for lunch, you'll visit the Blue Nile Falls. After returning to Bahir Dar for a visit to the local market, you can purchase artisanal goods like jewelry and embroidered fabrics.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 07: Drive to Gondar
>> After a 3-hour car ride, you'll arrive at Gondar. The ruins also encompass other notable structures like the Library of Emperor Yohannes I, the majestic Emperor Bakaffa Salon, and the King's Wife's Palace. Moreover, at this iconic site, you'll also see the Kuskuam Palace, Empress Mentewab's Palace, and Quskuam Mariam Church, built in honor of the Virgin Mary. You'll also see the elaborate Debre Birhan Selassie Church murals, considered some of the most important in Ethiopia. You'll understand why as you listen to the legends tied to the sacred temple.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 08: Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park
>> You'll arrive at Debark, a small city on the border of Simien National Park.
Following a short pitstop, you'll go south within the park to Sankaber, located 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) above sea level.
Day 9: Simien National Park- Gondar - Addis Ababa
On your last day, you will have breakfast and make your way to Gondar Airport to catch a flight back to Addis Ababa.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP
Day 09: Simien National Park- Gondar - Addis Ababa
>> Simien National Park- Gondar - Addis Ababa
On your last day, you'll have breakfast and make your way to Gondar Airport to catch a flight back to Addis Ababa.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)