In this tour, you will have an opportunity to explore the most significant tourist destinations within 8 days. Optional add-on: Lalibela – Omo Valley – Danakil via Mekelle & Tigray Churches. Modify your itinerary to explore the scenic route through Mekelle and the Tigray region. You'll visit the ancient Tigray rock-hewn churches and learn about their history and architecture. You will enhance your cultural journey by combining Lalibela, Omo Valley, and Danakil in one seamless experience.
Tour Features
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 0 people per vehicle. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Tabor Hotel
Lalibela |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Trinity Hotel
Lalibela |
All Meals Included |
3 |
Emerald Lodge
|
All Meals Included |
4 |
Emerald Lodge
|
All Meals Included |
5 |
Trinity Hotel
|
All Meals Included |
6 |
Camping
|
All Meals Included |
7 |
Camping
|
All Meals Included |
8 |
Trinity Hotel
|
All Meals Included |
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1Fly Addis Ababa Lalibela - Explore Lalibela Churches
Morning: Depart from Addis Ababa and fly to Lalibela. Afternoon: You'll arrive in Lalibela and check in to your hotel. You'll enjoy a leisurely afternoon with optional visits to nearby cultural sites or the famous local markets. Morning: Guided tour of Lalibela’s UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches, including Bet Giyorgis. Afternoon: You'll continue exploring Lalibela, focusing on its fascinating history and religious significance. Evening: Relax at the hotel and prepare for the next day’s activities.
Main Destination: Lalibela
Accommodation: Tabor Hotel ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Visit Lalibela and Return to Addis - City Tour of Addis Abab
Morning: You'll have a guided tour of Lalibela’s UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches, including Bet Giyorgis. Afternoon: You will have a game drive and continue exploring Lalibela, focusing on its fascinating history and religious significance. Evening: You'll fly back to Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel. You will explore Addis Ababa to the National Museum and Entoto Park
Main Destination: Lalibela
Accommodation: Trinity Hotel ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Fly Addis Ababa - Jinka - Explore Karo People's
You'll fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka. You will visit Turmi and Karo Peoples. Morning: Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka and meet your guide. Afternoon: You will drive to Turmi and visit the Karo villages. You will learn about the people's culture and customs, body painting traditions, and way of life. Evening: Your overnight stay will be in Turmi.
Accommodation: Emerald Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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4Omorate - Dasanech - Turmi
You'll drive to Omorate to visit the Dassanech Tribe and return to Turmi. Morning: You will drive to Omorate and cross the Omo River to visit the Dassanech Peoples. You'll discover their pastoral lifestyle and rich culture. Afternoon: You'll return to Turmi for additional cultural immersion or relaxation. Evening: Your overnight stay will be in Turmi.
Accommodation: Emerald Lodge ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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5Explore Mursi Peoples- Fly back to Addis Ababa
Morning Visit to Mursi Peoples – Fly Back to Addis Ababa Morning: You'll visit the Mursi Peoples, known for their lip plates and traditional attire. You will enjoy insightful interactions with the people's cultures. Afternoon: You will drive back to Jinka and fly to Addis Ababa. You'll spend the evening at leisure in the city.
Accommodation: Trinity Hotel ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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6Fly to Semera – Danakil Depression Overnight Camping
Morning: You'll fly to Semera and meet your tour group for the Danakil Depression expedition. You will have a walking safari. Afternoon: You'll drive to Danakil Depression and set up camp for an unforgettable desert experience. Evening: Your overnight camping will be under the stars.
Accommodation: Camping,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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7Visit Dallol
Morning: You'll explore Dallol’s colorful hydrothermal fields, salt formations, and geothermal activity. Afternoon: You will continue your adventure with visits to salt mines and surrounding landscapes. Evening: You'll return to camp for an overnight stay
Accommodation: Camping,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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8Visit Danakil - Semera - Fly back to Addis Ababa
Morning: You'll visit additional Danakil highlights, including volcanic craters and camel caravans. Afternoon: You will begin the drive back to Semera to catch the last flight to Addis Ababa. Evening: End of tour.
Accommodation: Trinity Hotel ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
Aug 26 2025 to Dec 26 2025 | $1 | $1 | $2 | $2 | $3 |
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Essence Ethiopia Tours

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Offices In :
Ethiopia -
Size :
15 -
Member Of :
ETO -
Tour Types :
Cultural, Historical & Adventure -
Destinations :
Ethiopia
- Essence Ethiopia Tours is a dedicated team of travel enthusiasts committed to showcasing the wonders of Ethiopia. We pride ourselves on our local expertise and our ability to create tailor-made experiences that resonate with your travel aspirations. We always offer you an itinerary that is personally tailored to your needs at competitive prices. We are passionate about creating exciting and unique trips with our customers at the heart. Our specially crafted itineraries include historic routes, cultural tours, short holiday stays, business trips, one-day excursions, trekking and wildlife expeditions – according to your needs and budget.
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 0 people per vehicle. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Tabor Hotel ,
Lalibela |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Trinity Hotel ,
Lalibela |
All Meals Included |
3 |
Emerald Lodge ,
|
All Meals Included |
4 |
Emerald Lodge ,
|
All Meals Included |
5 |
Trinity Hotel ,
|
All Meals Included |
6 |
Camping,
|
All Meals Included |
7 |
Camping,
|
All Meals Included |
8 |
Trinity Hotel ,
|
All Meals Included |
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1Fly Addis Ababa Lalibela - Explore Lalibela Churches
Morning: Depart from Addis Ababa and fly to Lalibela. Afternoon: You'll arrive in Lalibela and check in to your hotel. You'll enjoy a leisurely afternoon with optional visits to nearby cultural sites or the famous local markets. Morning: Guided tour of Lalibela’s UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches, including Bet Giyorgis. Afternoon: You'll continue exploring Lalibela, focusing on its fascinating history and religious significance. Evening: Relax at the hotel and prepare for the next day’s activities.
Main Destination: Lalibela
Accommodation: Tabor Hotel , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Visit Lalibela and Return to Addis - City Tour of Addis Abab
Morning: You'll have a guided tour of Lalibela’s UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches, including Bet Giyorgis. Afternoon: You will have a game drive and continue exploring Lalibela, focusing on its fascinating history and religious significance. Evening: You'll fly back to Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel. You will explore Addis Ababa to the National Museum and Entoto Park
Main Destination: Lalibela
Accommodation: Trinity Hotel , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Fly Addis Ababa - Jinka - Explore Karo People's
You'll fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka. You will visit Turmi and Karo Peoples. Morning: Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka and meet your guide. Afternoon: You will drive to Turmi and visit the Karo villages. You will learn about the people's culture and customs, body painting traditions, and way of life. Evening: Your overnight stay will be in Turmi.
Accommodation: Emerald Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
4Omorate - Dasanech - Turmi
You'll drive to Omorate to visit the Dassanech Tribe and return to Turmi. Morning: You will drive to Omorate and cross the Omo River to visit the Dassanech Peoples. You'll discover their pastoral lifestyle and rich culture. Afternoon: You'll return to Turmi for additional cultural immersion or relaxation. Evening: Your overnight stay will be in Turmi.
Accommodation: Emerald Lodge , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
5Explore Mursi Peoples- Fly back to Addis Ababa
Morning Visit to Mursi Peoples – Fly Back to Addis Ababa Morning: You'll visit the Mursi Peoples, known for their lip plates and traditional attire. You will enjoy insightful interactions with the people's cultures. Afternoon: You will drive back to Jinka and fly to Addis Ababa. You'll spend the evening at leisure in the city.
Accommodation: Trinity Hotel , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
6Fly to Semera – Danakil Depression Overnight Camping
Morning: You'll fly to Semera and meet your tour group for the Danakil Depression expedition. You will have a walking safari. Afternoon: You'll drive to Danakil Depression and set up camp for an unforgettable desert experience. Evening: Your overnight camping will be under the stars.
Accommodation: Camping, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
7Visit Dallol
Morning: You'll explore Dallol’s colorful hydrothermal fields, salt formations, and geothermal activity. Afternoon: You will continue your adventure with visits to salt mines and surrounding landscapes. Evening: You'll return to camp for an overnight stay
Accommodation: Camping, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
8Visit Danakil - Semera - Fly back to Addis Ababa
Morning: You'll visit additional Danakil highlights, including volcanic craters and camel caravans. Afternoon: You will begin the drive back to Semera to catch the last flight to Addis Ababa. Evening: End of tour.
Accommodation: Trinity Hotel , ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
Aug 26 2025 to Dec 26 2025 | $1 | $1 | $2 | $2 | $3 |
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Essence Ethiopia Tours

-
Offices In :
Ethiopia -
Size :
15 -
Member Of :
ETO -
Tour Types :
Cultural, Historical & Adventure -
Destinations :
Ethiopia
- Essence Ethiopia Tours is a dedicated team of travel enthusiasts committed to showcasing the wonders of Ethiopia. We pride ourselves on our local expertise and our ability to create tailor-made experiences that resonate with your travel aspirations. We always offer you an itinerary that is personally tailored to your needs at competitive prices. We are passionate about creating exciting and unique trips with our customers at the heart. Our specially crafted itineraries include historic routes, cultural tours, short holiday stays, business trips, one-day excursions, trekking and wildlife expeditions – according to your needs and budget.