Arrival Bole International Airport
We will meet all clients arriving at the airport and will drop at your hotels and in the afternoon your time to relax.
You will begin your tour the following day.
Day 1 Lalibela
Early in the morning fly to Lalibela and visit the first group of rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Eight Wonders of the World.
Overnight Sora lodge or similar in Lalibela
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 2 Hudad
In the morning, visit the second group of churches. After lunch, trek to Hudad (3,500m) visiting the 13th century monastery church of Asheten Maryam on the way.
Overnight Hudad lodge
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 3 Ad Medhnaialem
Trek to Wedebye (3,600 to 3,800m) through the small villages to experience first hand the lifestyles of the highland people.
Overnight Ad Medhanialem community guest house
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 4 Abune Yosef
Trek to Abune Yosef, the third highest pick in Ethiopia (4,130m). En route, you will be able to enjoy the stunning view of the mountains covered by afro alpine types of vegetations with the chance to spot endemic mammals like Gelada Baboons and Simien Foxes.
Overnight Agew beret community guest house
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 5 Yimrhane Kirstos
Trek to Yimrehane Kristos via Degosach, visiting different villages on the way before reaching the 12th century Yimrhane Kristos caved-church.
Overnight Camping at yimrhana Kisrtos
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 6 Lalibela
In the morning trek to visit Arbatu Ensesa, a rock-hewn church from the 4th century AD and meet your driver for the return to Lalibela. On the way, optional stop to visit the 4th century AD Bilbala Cherkos rock hewn church.
Overnight Sora lodge or similar in Lalibela
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 7 Addis Ababa
Fly to Addis Ababa with time to do some souvenir shopping or sightseeing. In the evening, farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for departure.
Meals (B, L, D)
….End of the tour