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10-Day Northern Highlights & Danakil Depression
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10-Day Northern Highlights & Danakil Depression

Addis Ababa · Gondar · Lalibela · Danakil Depression (Afar) · Axum & Tigray10 Days / 9 Nights2–10 travelers peopleChallenging5 (0 reviews)9 Photos

Tour Overview

A thrilling combination linking the imperial castles of Gondar, the rock churches of Lalibela, and the extreme volcanic geothermal wonders of the Danakil Depression.

Tour Highlights

Lalibela 11 monolithic rock-hewn churches and iconic Bet Giyorgis
Gondar Fasil Ghebbi royal castle compound and Debre Berhan Selassie
Erta Ale active volcano summit night hike and bubbling lava lake
Dallol neon-yellow acid springs, sulfur terraces, and salt canyons
Afar traditional salt extraction and camel caravan trade routes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Addis Ababa Arrival & City Heritage Tour (2,355m)

Arrive at Bole Airport. Meet your tour guide. Visit the National Museum (Lucy) and Mount Entoto overlook (3,200m). Evening welcome dinner.

Airport transferNational MuseumMount EntotoWelcome dinner
Stay: Capital Hotel or Hyatt Regency, Addis AbabaMeals: Dinner

What's Included

Included

  • All 4 scheduled domestic flights: Addis–Gondar, Gondar–Lalibela, Lalibela–Mekelle, Mekelle–Addis
  • 7 nights hotel/lodge accommodation + 2 nights Danakil desert camp + Day 10 day room
  • Private 4WD Land Cruiser convoy in Danakil with driver, desert guide, cook, and armed escorts
  • All entrance fees for sites, churches, and Afar regional permits
  • Full board during Danakil expedition, half board in cities
  • Bottled drinking water throughout

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Tips
Starting from
$2,280
per person based on 2 travelers (domestic flights included)
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Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size2–10 travelers people
DifficultyChallenging
RegionGrand Ethiopia Journeys

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