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Lalibela & Hawassa Lake Tour 7 Days

By Omo Valley Experience Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,877 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the spiritual wonders of northern Ethiopia and the natural beauty of the Rift Valley on this 7-day journey. Begin in Lalibela, home to Ethiopia’s world-famous rock-hewn churches (UNESCO), carved directly into the earth and still used for worship today. Explore breathtaking architecture, ancient monasteries, and vibrant local culture before flying back to Addis Ababa. Continue south to the Great Rift Valley, where Lake Hawassa welcomes you with its tranquil waters, abundant birdlife, and lively fish market. Blending history, spirituality, and nature, this tour offers a balanced Ethiopian experience with seamless domestic flights, comfortable accommodation, and expert guides.

Activity location

  • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Lalibela & Hawassa Lake Tour 7 Days
  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€1,876.52 x 1 Adult€1,876.52
Total
Price is €1,876.52

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to all sites and churches in the itinerary
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    Private vehicle with professional driver (all mileage, fuel & road fees included)
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    Accommodation in selected hotels/lodges (twin/double room, 6 nights)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guides in Lalibela & other historical sites
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    International flights & domestic flights
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    Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses (laundry, tips, souvenirs, etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Addis Ababa – Fly to Lalibela | Asheten Mariam Church

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Addis Ababa

Arrive in Addis Ababa and take a domestic flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, hike up to Asheten Mariam Church, perched on a mountain with panoramic views of Lalibela. This gives a beautiful introduction to the spirituality and landscapes of the area. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 2: Day 2: Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Lalibela

Spend the day exploring Lalibela’s remarkable rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as the “New Jerusalem.” Discover intricately carved interiors, hidden passageways, and experience the spiritual atmosphere. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 3: Day 3: Excursion to Nakuto Le’ab & Surroundings

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Lalibela

Drive to Nakuto Le’ab Church, built in a cave and known for its natural spring. Explore the nearby temperate highlands with scenic views and a chance to see village life. Return to Lalibela for overnight.

Day 4: Day 4: Lalibela – Addis Ababa | Half-Day City Tour

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Addis Ababa

Fly back to Addis Ababa. After arrival, enjoy a half-day city tour, visiting the National Museum (home to Lucy), Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Mount Entoto for sweeping city views. Overnight in Addis Ababa

Day 5: Day 5: Addis Ababa – Drive to Hawassa via Rift Valley Lakes

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

hawssa

Drive south through the Great Rift Valley. Stop at Ziway Lake and Abiyata-Shala National Park, home to ostriches, antelopes, and scenic volcanic lakes. Continue to Hawassa, a peaceful lakeside city. Overnight in Hawassa.

Day 6: Day 6: Yirgalem Coffee & Sidama Culture – Return to Hawassa

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Irgalem

After breakfast, drive to Yirgalem to visit a coffee farm, take part in a traditional coffee ceremony, and experience Sidama culture, including the preparation of kocho (false banana bread). Return to Hawassa for a lakeside walk. Overnight in Hawassa.

Day 7: Day 7: Hawassa Fish Market – Return to Addis Ababa

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Addis Ababa

In the morning, visit the lively fish market on Hawassa Lake, where fishermen bring in their catch and vervet monkeys play along the shores. Spot endemic birds and enjoy the local atmosphere. Drive back to Addis Ababa with scenic stops for photos and coffee. Evening transfer or overnight in Addis – end of tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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