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6-Day Lalibela & Danakil Depression Adventure

Accra, Ethiopia

6-Day Lalibela & Danakil Depression Adventure

5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews Offered by Seven Days Ethiopia Tours 6-Day

Overview

Experience two of Ethiopia's most extraordinary destinations in just six days. This tour combines the spiritual wonder of Lalibela's rock-hewn churches with the raw, otherworldly landscapes of the Danakil Depression. Discover ancient Christian heritage, active volcanoes, colorful sulfur springs, salt flats, and Afar culture. A perfect blend of history, culture, and extreme adventure.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

6-Day

Route

Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)

Via Lalibela (Town), Danakil Depression, Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Country & park

Ethiopia

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

17 years

Activities

Getting around: minivan, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

Accommodation

Harbe Hotel - Lalibela - Mid-range hotel in Lalibela (Town) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

6-Day Lalibela & Danakil Depression Adventure
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $2,145 USD $1,925 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $2,145 USD $1,925 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 17 years and older.
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

Tour route map
country Ethiopia
Start Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Lalibela (Town)
Day 3-4 Danakil Depression (Highlight)
Day 5 Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
End Addis Ababa (City) (Day 6)

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour includes camping and hotels. Guests must assist with camp chores.

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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

17
Minimum age of 17 years

The minimum age for this tour is 17 years.

Activities & Transportation

Getting around: minivan, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Harbe Hotel - Lalibela

Day 1-2

Harbe Hotel - Lalibela

Mid-range hotel in Lalibela (Town) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Harbe Hotel - LalibelaHarbe Hotel - LalibelaHarbe Hotel - Lalibela
Ahmed Ela Camp Budget bush camp in Danakil Depression (Highlight) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 3-4

Ahmed Ela Camp Budget bush camp in Danakil Depression (Highlight) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Budget bush camp in Danakil Depression (Highlight) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Budget camping Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 5

Budget camping Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 6

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast 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.

Arrival in Addis Ababa – Fly to Lalibela

Day 1

Arrival in Addis Ababa – Fly to Lalibela

Arrive in Addis Ababa and take a domestic flight to Lalibela. In the afternoon, begin visiting the first group of the famous rock-hewn churches, carved from solid rock in the 12th century. These UNESCO World Heritage sites remain active places of worship and pilgrimage. Overnight in Lalibela. Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lalibela (Town) Stay: Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lalibela – Second Group of Churches

Day 2

Lalibela – Second Group of Churches

After breakfast, explore the second group of Lalibela churches, connected by ancient tunnels and trenches. Visit the iconic Church of St. George, carved in the shape of a perfect cross and considered the highlight of Lalibela. Learn about the religious significance and architectural brilliance of this sacred site. Overnight in Lalibela. Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lalibela (Town) Stay: Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly to Addis Ababa / Mekele – Drive to Danakil (Hamed Ela)

Day 3

Fly to Addis Ababa / Mekele – Drive to Danakil (Hamed Ela)

After breakfast, fly from Lalibela via Addis Ababa to Mekele. Upon arrival, meet your Danakil expedition team and begin the drive into the Danakil Depression. Travel through dramatic desert scenery, Afar villages, and endless salt flats before reaching Hamed Ela. Enjoy a traditional Afar-style dinner and experience a night of camping under the stars. Overnight camping. Budget bush camp located in Danakil Depression (Highlight) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Danakil Depression (Highlight) Stay: Ahmed Ela Camp Budget bush camp located in Danakil Depression (Highlight) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Danakil Depression – Dallol & Lake Assale

Day 4

Danakil Depression – Dallol & Lake Assale

Early morning visit to Dallol, one of the hottest places on Earth, famous for its colorful sulfur formations, salt pillars, and acidic pools. Continue to Lake Assale, the lowest point in Ethiopia, where you will see Afar salt miners cutting salt blocks by hand. Return to Hamed Ela. Overnight camping. Budget bush camp located in Danakil Depression (Highlight) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Danakil Depression (Highlight) Stay: Ahmed Ela Camp Budget bush camp located in Danakil Depression (Highlight) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Erta Ale Volcano – Lava Lake

Day 5

Erta Ale Volcano – Lava Lake

Drive toward Erta Ale Volcano and begin the trek to the crater in the late afternoon. This is a semi-participation experience, and guests are expected to assist lightly with personal gear and cooperate during the hike. As night falls, witness the spectacular, glowing lava lake—one of the few permanent lava lakes in the world and a truly unforgettable natural phenomenon. After time at the crater, return to camp near the volcano. Overnight camping. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) Stay: Budget camping Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Return to Mekele – Fly to Addis Ababa

Day 6

Return to Mekele – Fly to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, descend from Erta Ale and drive back to Mekele, passing through the stark and beautiful Danakil landscape. Upon arrival, take a domestic flight to Addis Ababa for your international departure or an overnight stay, depending on your flight schedule. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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)

Camping equipment

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)

Drinking water (On all days)

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

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

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Seven Days Ethiopia Tours
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Offered by

Seven Days Ethiopia Tours

5.0 operator rating 5 reviews

Seven Day Ethiopia Tours is Ethiopian owned tour company that has been operating since 2015 offering wide selections of tour packages, tailor-made and customized tours

Office In

Ethiopia

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2015)

Tour Types

Small & medium group tours (Budget)

Destinations

Ethiopia

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Above and Beyond Five-Star Service!

Seven Days Ethiopia Tours really went above and beyond for me!! I had been planning a trip to the Danakil Depression for months with a different tour company. When I arrived at the airport, the other tour company canceled my trip and left me stranded with no way to actually reach the Danakil Depression or do the tour at all. Sitting at the airport, I frantically contacted six other tour companies to see if anyone could put together a last-minute trip for the following morning. By then, the morning flight to Semera was completely sold out. The original company had promised they had booked my flights, but they never did. Every company I contacted told me the same thing: without a morning flight to Semera, there was no way to make the trip happen. Seven Days Ethiopia Tours was the only one that went above and beyond and said, “We’re going to get you there.” They put me on the afternoon flight and caught me up with the group. I was able to go to both the volcano and the colorful sulfur site. When I caught up with the group, I asked them what I had missed, and they said I didn’t miss anything. They had only been driving that morning. Thank you so much to Abere, Birhanu, and Seven Days Ethiopia Tours for going above and beyond for me and saving my trip. I’ll never forget my trip to Ethiopia because of you. If you want above-and-beyond customized service, where they literally treat you like royalty, I highly, highly recommend Seven Days Ethiopia Tours!

Amanda · United States

Verified

Amazing experience

I enjoyed my trip with Gashaw so much. He showed me all the major tourist sights of Addis Ababa. We visited Saint Trinity Church, and he talked about everything there. He also showed me amazing local cuisine. We visited non-touristic places and drank nice honey beer. And the price was very reasonable compared to the offers I had been provided by the hotel.

Ruslan Aliev · Russia

Verified

Honest, attentive, and a great person. 100% recommended.

Before I even set foot in Ethiopia, he had already taken care of everything: he found me a good, affordable hotel near the airport, he gave me a SIM card so I could call my family as soon as I landed, and he got me the best possible exchange rate. He's always careful about safety on the tours and suggests activities that match what I'm looking for.

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Daniel · Spain

Verified

Best tour guide in Ethiopia

You are best tour guide in Ethiopia I remember you

Fiker Getachew · Ethiopia

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

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 US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 17 years and older.

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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Harbe Hotel - Lalibela - Mid-range hotel in Lalibela (Town) – Breakfast & Lunch Included. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 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

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Seven Days Ethiopia Tours, 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 Seven Days Ethiopia Tours.

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