Tours in Lalibela

Lalibela is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular destinations in Ethiopia for good reason. Lalibela is home to the world-renowned 11 rock hewn churches noted as the New Jerusalem and known as the eighth wonder of the world. Each of our personalized tours of the ancient churches with our experienced guides take you deep into a bygone time, creating a mystical atmosphere of spirituality and historical intrigue.

Explore Lalibela’s natural beauty and ancient culture on a guided excursion Visit the Meket Escarpment, Savor a tasty, breakfast, lunch, dinner and learn about local indigenous culture Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

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Hike with us from one highlander village to the other on the massif of Abune Yosef conservation area, experience the way life of the highlander farmers, take part on their daily activity, enjoy the magical mountain view, observe the wild life the massif has to offer, like: the endemic and rarest Simien Wolf, Gelada Baboon, mountain Leopard, many types of birds ...

This is a full day visit to Lalibela rock hewn churches. Lalibela is located in the northern Ethiopia in the Amhara region. On this tour you will visit all the 11 rock hewn churches of Lalibela commonly known as the 8th Wonder of the World! Lalibela rock hewn churches are dated back to over 900 hundreds years and some are curved out of a single rock. Services included in this tour: - Pick up and drop off from/to hotel or airport - Ground transportation during the tour - Private professional guide - Church Entrance/admission fee - bottle of water. The total duration of this tour is 8 hours.

Fly to Lalibela airport, transfer to Lalibela town. See all the 11 rock hewen churches in Lalibela. Drive to Bilebala town and see Yimrehanna Kirstos Monastery church. Cave church older than Lalibela churches. Transfer back to Lalibela airport and fly back to Addis Ababa.

Lalibela and Danakil tour is a unique experience brought to you by zagol ethiopia tours, Lalibela, Danakil depression and Erta Ale, a part of tour is hiking and camping and another part hotels.

This trip is unique because we work with the communities and you will see how the local lives and you will see the magnificent landscape, way of life, wildlife and others too.

The living museum of the rock hewn churches of king lalibela and the built up cave church of yemrhane krstos, was discovered by the legacy of the Zagwe dynasty in 11 and 12 century. Those marvelous rock hewn churches are unique for the country even though you can't find any were in the world. If you come with us, that is the right choice to know more about the history and architectural significance of those amazing destinations.

This tour combines the cultural highlights of Lalibela with hiking in beautiful nature with stunning views of the Lasta Mountains. The surrounding area of Lalibela offers superb hiking, including Abune Josef Mountain, the third highest peak in Ethiopia. Nestled on a plateau, Lalibela Hudad is a world in itself. The Hudad Lodge is a great place to stay and use as a base to explore the area. A hidden Eden with great views and a superb variety of animals, birds, and plant life. Accessible only by foot, community-run, built in traditional style with local materials, solar powered, and all waste products recycled, the lodge showcases local sustainable and ecological tourism at its’ best. Nowhere else can you find the form of rock churches so typical of Ethiopia in this concentration and quality as in Lalibela. A play of light and shadow, color and shape, often referred to by many as one of the "Living Wonders of the World," will keep you amazed.

Step back in time for a few days in ancient Lalibela. Explore the medieval rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and grottoes carved into the red volcanic rock underlying the town almost a millenia ago. Ethiopia possesses some of the most impressive architecture found anywhere, particularly at Lalibela, where the rock-hewn churches have been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

For the morning Arrival tour to the churches of Lalibela will start after check in from the Hotel, but for the afternoon arrival start the tour after Lunch and visit the first and third group of church.

Discover the hidden beauties of Ethiopia and its people culture, history, traditions, daily activities, beliefs and life style! The best way to discover the churches of Lalibela, Volcano and Denakil Depression.

This trip offers a unique combination of spectacular scenery, culture and history. You will pass through the Afroalpine forest, remote villages, farmland and looking the local communities doing the routine of life. You will be in the middle of the small village. If you wish we offer you a short time of visit the village and if you are interested, you will be invited to see the inside part of a farmer's house with an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. There is something authentic and natural about participating in a coffee ceremony in a mountain village, one opportunity not to be missed by first time visitors. You will also spot Gelada Baboon and the biggest bird Lamargair.

Enjoy a lively and intense experience of the real Ethiopian culture with hiking in a wonderful and special spot in this world, right off the beaten tracks. Very conveniently starting right in front of your hotel in Lalibela, the world- famous town which no traveler will miss when visiting Ethiopia. Personal interactions with the people in the highland farmer communities, visiting mountain monasteries and churches, seeing close Gelada Baboons and Ethiopian Wolves are the highlights of the tours.

This tour contains the most famous rock hewn churches " the living wonder of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900Years. Trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary ( 3200m), After short break trek 1.5hr to Lalibela hudad Eco Lodge (3400m) positioned to take in 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside. we will visit local salt mining and the camel caravans Erta Ale mountains we spend a wonderful night time watching & taking picture of one of the permanently active lava lakes on earth , Erta Ale volcano This tour also contains Danakil Dallo excursion to visit Geological formation at 120m below sealevel . we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela and a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.

- Entrance fees to all 11 rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia for 5 days - Save time waiting in line -Visit anytime during opening hours -Less hassle than buying the tickets individually

On this tour, after pick up from the meeting point; travel to your first stop. Visit the Rock cut churches, world-class architectures and Chain Mountains, Lalibela is a small city that knows its way around the finer things. The impressive Rock cut churches, the underground monoliths include huge Bet MedhaneAlem, and cross-shaped Bet Giyorgis. Lalibela is the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites. Escape into Ethiopia help visitors to explore the 11 rock-hewn churches of the remarkable king Lalibela.  Visit the first cluster, you will explore the first group of the churches.  Explore the second cluster including Bet Emanuele  Wonder the Cross-shaped Bet Giyorgis.  Enjoy the beautiful sunset and sit down for dinner  Experience Ethiopian traditional Tij bar with Ethiopian music.

Leave logistics to the experts and experience the spectacular landscapes of the Abune Yosef massif on this 4-day, all-inclusive private tour. Traveling with your private guide and porters, spend three nights in community guest house Along the way, see gelada Baboons and Ethiopian wolves, and scale 14,055-foot (4,284-meter) Rim Gedel. Besides meals, your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from your hotel.

lalibela is famous for it's intricately carved rock hewn churches, built by the king lalibela. The churches are here for at list 900 years,an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country religious life. Yemrehane kristos 45km north of lalibela, which is a church built within a natural cave under water ,almost 100years before the churches of lalibela. On the way yemrehane kristos you Will explore the way of life Ethiopian high land people. Attending a tradition Ethiopian coffee ceremony since Ethiopia is the origin of coffee. Attending a church services in one of the churches of lalibela.

We arrange air-conditioned vehicles in excellent conditions, clean and commodious. Our guides are professional

It is a history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending. Lalibela has one of the highest concentration of Churches of such architectural elegance and overall engineering sophistication in one spot. The 13 Churches in two complexes are said to represent a reproduction of Jerusalem. Their lighting systems, channels, water works, network of interconnected subterranean passageways and the sheer magnitude of the whole project are mind boggling.

Discover the about the hidden beauties of the countryside of Ethiopia and its people daily activities, routine of life, culture, traditions, history, beliefs and community based tourism! Name of the Tour: Abune Yosef Eco Friendly Trekking and community based tourism Tour. Area: Abune Yosef Duration: 16 – 17 Hours Best Season: Throughout the Year Grade: Easy Altitude: 2,630 – 3,600m. Total Trekking: 40km. Required Level of Fitness: Walking ability for about 16 Hours in two days and fit for an altitude difference

In this 4 days tour, you will see that the masterpiece of rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela, which is unique for their way of excavating from top to down from one solid rock and it is one of the world heritage sites since 1978. Hudad, meaning Big Farm, was named by King Lalibela in the 11th century when he first visited the area. It's said he chose to join the local communities and we will show you the real-life story of the Highlander people, of course, the landscape is stunning and you will see the topo.