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Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

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Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

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L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

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Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

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Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

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Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

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Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


Fantastic! Every thing was well organized and we stayed at wonderful hotels.

Abbey Reynolds
California
U.S.A

Read more...


Great care was taken to ensure our comfort. I would have enjoyed having more time to walk in the valley near Lalibela. Wonderful trip! Thank you!

Bennett, Kimberly and James
C.A
U.S.A



Very interesting experience! Eye opening and informative trip!

Getty Azod
L.A
U.S.A


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Cultural Tour to the Historic Route with Simien Mountan Trekking 10 days Print E-mail

Overview



Program: Cultural Tour to the Historic Route with Simien Mountan Trekking 10 days
Tour Code:
GHET-013
Duration: 10 Days
Transport:
Surface and flights Gondar-Lalibela, Lalibela-Addis Abeba
Activities: mountain trekking, history, breathtaking scenery, ancient monuments. adventure and so much more...


Cultural Tour with Siemien Mountains Trekking

The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: Great volcanic plugs, formed some 40 million years a go and eroded over the aeons into fantastic crags, pinnacles and flat topped mountains, " the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea. There are many peaks over 4000 meters, and above. 

This trek leads through landscapes covered by deep gorges, jagged plugs and striking rock towers. On route we climb some of Africa's highest peaks: Ras Dashen (4620m), Buyit Ras (3250m), Bwahit (4430m). This park is a haven to many endemic species of wildlife and flora, including the Gelada baboon, Walia Ibex, and many bird specious. The Park has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This trip is just a perfect combination of Ethiopia’s incredible diversity of histrory and ancient civilization , culture and nature. On this trekking adventure, you will also have the  chance to interact with the local host community and witness the life style and culture of the people living isolated in the mountains with a unique and ancient farming style.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Addis Ababa

Arrive in Addis Ababa. transfer to the hotel. If you arrive in the morning we can arrange an optional city tour.

O/N: hotel.

Day 02:  Addis Ababa- Bahirdar (B-L-D)

In the morning, drive to Bahirdar through the Great Blue Nile Gorge with a stopover at different small towns like Dejen, Chancho and Goha Tsion.

Overnight: Tana Hotel-Bahirdar.

Day 03: Lake Tana-Blue Nile Falls-Bahir Dar (B-L)

In the morning, we will make boat cruise over Lake Tana to visit the ancient 14th century island monasteries of Lake Tana.

After having lunch at the hotel, we will drive 35 KM to visit the majestic Blue Nile Falls.

Overnight: Tana Hotel-Bahirdar.

Day 04: Bahir Dar-Gondar (B-L-D)

After breakfast, drive to Gondar through the beautiful countryside scenery to arrive at Gondar around lunchtime.

After lunch tour of the ancient city of Gonder.

O/N: Goha Hotel.

 

Day 05: Gondar-Simien Mountains (B-L-D)

After an early breakfast, we will drive to the Simien mountains National park.

The rest of the day, trek to explore the surrounding of Snakaber, part of the Simien Mountains National Park.

Overnight: camping in Sankaber.

Day 06: Sankaber – Geech (3,550m) (B-L-D)

Trek for 5 to 6 hours from Sanka Ber to Geech enroot enjoying the stunning view.

O/N: camping.

Day 07:  Geech – Imetegogo – Chenek (3600m) (B-L-D-)

7-9 hours Trek with the most beautiful viewpoints and the Intaye (4000 m)

O/N camping in Chenek.

Day 08:  Chenek - Gondar (B-L-D)

In the morning Trekking around Chenek, proceed to Gondar by vehicle.

O/N: hotel

Day 9:  Gondar - Lalibela (B-L-D)

Flight from Gondar to Laliebela, visit the most important rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

O/N hotel

Day 10:  Lalibela-Addis Abeba - Departure (B)

In the morning transfer to Lalibela airport for the flight to Addis Abeba. Depending on your departure we can arrange an optional city tour in Addis Abeba.

In the evening, there will be Grand Holidays’ complimentary farewell dinner party with traditional special buffet and local drinks and . (flight schedule permitting) At the end of the farewell dinner, transfer to Addis Ababa airport for the flight back. End of tour.

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

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Itinerary

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Addis Ababa

Arrive in Addis Ababa. transfer to the hotel. If you arrive in the morning we can arrange an optional city tour.

O/N: hotel.

Day 02:  Addis Ababa- Bahirdar (B-L-D)

In the morning, drive to Bahirdar through the Great Blue Nile Gorge with a stopover at different small towns like Dejen, Chancho and Goha Tsion.

Overnight: Tana Hotel-Bahirdar.

Day 03: Lake Tana-Blue Nile Falls-Bahir Dar (B-L)

In the morning, we will make boat cruise over Lake Tana to visit the ancient 14th century island monasteries of Lake Tana.

After having lunch at the hotel, we will drive 35 KM to visit the majestic Blue Nile Falls.

Overnight: Tana Hotel-Bahirdar.

Day 04: Bahir Dar-Gondar (B-L-D)

After breakfast, drive to Gondar through the beautiful countryside scenery to arrive at Gondar around lunchtime.

After lunch tour of the ancient city of Gonder.

O/N: Goha Hotel.

 

Day 05: Gondar-Simien Mountains (B-L-D)

After an early breakfast, we will drive to the Simien mountains National park.

The rest of the day, trek to explore the surrounding of Snakaber, part of the Simien Mountains National Park.

Overnight: camping in Sankaber.

Day 06: Sankaber – Geech (3,550m) (B-L-D)

Trek for 5 to 6 hours from Sanka Ber to Geech enroot enjoying the stunning view.

O/N: camping.

Day 07:  Geech – Imetegogo – Chenek (3600m) (B-L-D-)

7-9 hours Trek with the most beautiful viewpoints and the Intaye (4000 m)

O/N camping in Chenek.

Day 08:  Chenek - Gondar (B-L-D)

In the morning Trekking around Chenek, proceed to Gondar by vehicle.

O/N: hotel

Day 9:  Gondar - Lalibela (B-L-D)

Flight from Gondar to Laliebela, visit the most important rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

O/N hotel

Day 10:  Lalibela-Addis Abeba - Departure (B)

In the morning transfer to Lalibela airport for the flight to Addis Abeba. Depending on your departure we can arrange an optional city tour in Addis Abeba.

In the evening, there will be Grand Holidays’ complimentary farewell dinner party with traditional special buffet and local drinks and . (flight schedule permitting) At the end of the farewell dinner, transfer to Addis Ababa airport for the flight back. End of tour.

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

Dates & Availibility


Program: Cultural Tour to the Historic Route with Simien Mountan Trekking 10 days
Tour Code:
GHET-013
Duration: 10 Days
Transport:
Surface and flights Gondar-Lalibela, Lalibela-Addis Abeba
Activities: mountain trekking, history, breathtaking scenery, ancient monuments. adventure and so much more...

This Tour will be operated on an individual basis and can be booked at any date. Rates on request.

 

Tour Durations

The tour duration shown above is in the idea of the tour begning and ending in Addis Ababa. Please be aware that the flight inclusive duration of the holiday may be longer.

please call:
+0251-116-183163 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 



 


Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours is the  leading tour company for mountain trekking adventure, offering a wide choice of  guided trekking walking holidays in Ethiopia. Climb Ras Dashin and experience Simien Mountanis trekking, including trekking around the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Trekking Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, Walking in Ethiopia Bale Mountains, Trekking around the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela-Ethiopia, trekking among the tribes of south Omo-Surma trekking are some of our trekking holiday packages in Ethiopia.