Duration
7-Day
Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
7-Day Stunning World Heritage and Historical Tour
Overview
Nowhere else in the world can you see the riches of man's past than here; most places are registered by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Just prior to their cousin in Lalibela dating back from the 6th-10th, the 12th-century rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the medieval castles of Gondar, the famous Blue Nile Fall with the 13th-century painting monastery of Lake Tana at Bahir Dar spectacular scenery Semien Mountain National Park, peoples, customs landscape riches, cover the history of Ethiopia.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Gondar (City), Simien Mountains NP, Bahir Dar (City)
Country & park
Ethiopia / Simien Mountains National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Goha Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Gondar (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
€1.425 EUR
€1.095 EUR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
€1.425 EUR
€1.095 EUR
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
€1.425 EUR
€1.095 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 30 people.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1
Gondar (City)
Day 2-3
Simien Mountains NP
Day 4
Bahir Dar (City)
Day 5-6
Lalibela (Town)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 7)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: boat, normal 4x4 vehicle, hiking/walking & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Goha Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Gondar (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Tsehay Zeleke Hotel Budget hotel just outside Simien Mountains NP – All Meals Included
Budget hotel just outside Simien Mountains NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar Mid-range hotel in Bahir Dar (City) – All Meals Included +3 Photos
Mid-range hotel in Bahir Dar (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Mezena Resort & Spa
Mid-range hotel in Lalibela (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Fly to Gondar
After having an early breakfast, you will transfer to Bole International Airport for a domestic flight. Then, you will continue driving to Gondar. Gondar used to be the seat of many Emperors who ruled Ethiopia in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town is the gateway to the Simien Mountains and lies at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level. You will visit the famous castles of the town, where former rulers built numerous palaces for themselves and their families. Afterwards, you will go to the bath of King Fasilidas, where Timkat Fest is annually hosted. Timkat is one of the famous festivals in Ethiopia and is held annually to celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ. You will finish the day with a visit to the church of Debre Berhan Selassie, which is famous for its beautiful ceiling paintings. The motif of the angelic face became a symbol of Ethiopian art. You will stay overnight in Gondar. Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Gondar (City) Stay: Goha Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Drive to Simiene Mountains National Park
You will have a morning drive to Simien Mountains National Park. The Simien Mountains have been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1969. They described it as “one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes on the Ethiopian plateau.” The park is full of breathtaking landscapes and abundant flora and fauna. Over 10,000 of the rare and endemic Gelada baboons live in the park and can be observed at a close distance. The park is also the home to the Walia Ibex, which is also called Ethiopian Wolf. You'll have an easy hike (approximately 4 – 5 h) from the headquarters until Sankaber (3,260 m). You'll pass picturesque scenery, as well as Ethiopia’s highest waterfall Jinbar, also called the “gateway to hell.” You'll trek for 2.5 hours to the 500m high Jinbar waterfall. Along the way, you will observe the splendid landscape and different kinds of flowers and trees. There is also a possibility to see a Klipspringer and mini bushbuck. Budget hotel located just outside Simien Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Stay: Tsehay Zeleke Hotel Budget hotel located just outside Simien Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Visit Simien Mountain National Park
From Gich Camp, you will pass to Imet-Gogo (3926m). Your time spent at Imet-Gogo is rewarded by superb views over the mountain valleys below and the strikingly shaped domes in the distance. You will then descend into the Jinbar River Valley the contrasting view of Imet-Gogo. After lunch, you'll descend for about two hours along a steep trail to reach Chennek. You will arrive at Chennek camp in plenty of time to appreciate the spectacular views in all directions, and to spot Walia ibex grazing close to the edge of the escarpment and sometimes skirting the edges of the campsite. The day concludes with a well-deserved dinner served in gratifyingly generous proportions! Of course, the delightful gelada baboons are always around. You will visit Waliya Ibex endemic to Ethiopia and Semien Mountain National Park in Geech (3,600 m). Budget hotel located just outside Simien Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Stay: Tsehay Zeleke Hotel Budget hotel located just outside Simien Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Drive and Visit to Bahir Dar
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will depart Debarqi to Bahirdar. On the way, you will visit the black Jewish. The small village of Wolleka, just north of Gondar, is a little reminder of the Falasha (Ethiopian Jews) community whose origin is not known but believed to be connected to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. After checking into your hotel/lodge, you will go to Lake Tana. Bahir Dar is situated on the shore of Lake Tana, the largest lake in the country with 37 islands, most of which contain monasteries from the 14th – 19th century. You will take a boat across Lake Tana to the Zeghie peninsula. On the peninsula, you will do a short walk and visit two monasteries from the 14th century, Azwa Mariam and Ura Kidane Mehret. The architectural style of both monasteries is a typical example of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, with its round shape, mud walls, and conical straw roofs. In Zeghie, you will also find diverse bird species and Colobus baboons in the forest. Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bahir Dar (City) Stay: Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Drive to Lalibela
In the morning, you will proceed to Lalibela via Woreta, passing through Amhara state. Before driving, you will take a scenic drive of 32km to the little town of Tiss-Abay and walk for about twenty minutes to visit the famous Blue Nile Falls. The falls are locally known as Tiss-Isat meaning, “water that smokes.” Those who may wish to descend to the base of the falls must climb back to the other side and cross the Blue Nile in a boat in order to back to the point of departure. You can take your lunch at Baibhr Dar before you start driving to Lalibela. You will have stunning views of the Guna Mountains as you travel through this dramatic landscape. On the way, you will drive to the Awra Amba community through Hamusit City. Awra Amaba is an Ethiopian community of about 400 people, located 73 kilometres east of Bahirdar in the Fogera woreda of Debub Gondar Zone. You will arrive in Lalibela for an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lalibela (Town) Stay: Mezena Resort & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Visit Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches
After having breakfast, you will start visiting the churches of Lalibela. It is registered by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the morning you will visit the first /South Western/ cluster churches. You will be able to discover the churches of Bet Medhanealem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael and Bet Golgotha which are connected through underground tunnels. In the afternoon, after having your delicious lunch at one of the best restaurants you'll continue your visit to the second northeastern cluster. The churches are Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bethlehem, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos and St. George. It is the most famous symbol of the Zagwe dynasty and the city of Lalibela. St. George is the most famous and very picturesque of all the churches. Bet Giyorgis (St. George), was constructed in honor of the patron Saint George. Finally, you will have a traditional meal in one of the traditional restaurants with a traditional music performance. Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lalibela (Town) Stay: Mezena Resort & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 7
Fly to Addis Ababa and Departure
After an early breakfast, you'll leave Lalibela en route and visit the monastery of Nakutolab- a cave church. This is the easiest of all the outlying churches to reach in the monastery of Nakutolab, which is named after its constructor, the nephew and successor of King Lalibela. The monastery accredited to Nakuotolab consists of a relatively simple church built around a shallow cave in which several holy pools are fed by natural springs. After visiting you will get a domestic flight that takes you back to Addis Ababa. In the evening, you will go to a farewell party dinner invitation by Finot Tour Ethiopia with a cultural dinner and traditional special buffet and local drinks to experience Ethiopia’s cultural meals and drinks. Here you will enjoy and experience several tribal dances. After the farewell dinner party, we will transfer you to Bole International Airport for international departure. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Finot Tour Ethiopia
4.9 operator rating
12 reviews
Finot Tour Ethiopia is your option for a responsible and nature friendly tour in Ethiopia. We are always available to serve you the tour experience of your dreams. Our tour programs are flexible; you can feel free to make your own ideal tour package and then contact us for any information. If you are interested in History, Culture, Nature, Bird watching, Trekking, Adventure, Documentary Films, Rafting, Biking, Volcano and sightseeing, you will contact us for further information.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2011)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Very reliable, experienced, friendly, customerorientated - excellent tourguide to explore Ethiopia.
Our tour preferences were very well combined, we received a very detailed tour description for the 4 weeks in advance, which then also took place as planned, with a fair value of money . The communication was perfect. Flights, hotels, visits to attractions, entrances, and transportation were very well organized and coordinated. Our tour guide Haile was very friendly, absolutely reliable, and trustworthy. On-site, he has a good network, the local guides, and drivers were also always very good. Our safety was Haile's top priority. We can wholeheartedly recommend Finot Tours Ethiopia.
Michaela · Germany
One of the best experiences in Africa ever
Great experience! My wife and me did a 13-day long tour of Harar, Bale mountain an Omo valley and considering the very high quality of both the guides and the tour itself we felt we got our money's worth. Hailemeskel of Finot Tour Ethiopia has specially for us developed great tour itinerary! We have a good 4WD car and accommodation in nice hotels and lodges. Our main guide and driver Lmuel, was fantastic. He's very knowledgeable and has a very nice attitude towards guests! We discussed various aspects of life and nature in Ethiopia and we began to feel him as a friend. Both gentlemen were very kind and nice and they made our experience so wonderful. So it really feels like we made friends and it made us feel as if we weren't just tourists. All in all this was an amazing experience. We highly recommend Finot Tour Ethiopia. Thank you very much Haile and Lmuel!
Stanislav Moynov · Bulgaria
Great services
Traveling with Finot is a great, real adventure. A great guide with good contacts in the places you visit. Thanks to this, we were able to see more interesting things than others. Trip to the tribes of the Omo Valley.
Piotr Banasik · Poland
Reliable and helpful
My six day trip to the Lower Omo Valley was very interesting and well organized. A good guide (Danny), a comfortable car and nice lodges/hotels made the trip most enjoyable. Danny's knowledge about culture and nature was great. He also knew the names of all the birds we saw which I appreciated. Since I was a solo guest we also had a flexible schedule. From time to time we also met friendly Haile who travelled with another group. Since all costs were included I did not have to think about paying local guides etc. But they all appreciate a small tip. I can highly recommend Finot Tour.
Rolf · Sweden
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Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Goha Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Gondar (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Finot Tour Ethiopia, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Finot Tour Ethiopia.
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