3-Day Lalibela Churches & Trek to Ashton Monastery

3-Day Lalibela Churches & Trek to Ashton Monastery

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Lalibela (Town)
Discover the remarkable historical and spiritual treasures of Lalibela with Kitano Tour and Safaris. This unforgettable journey takes you to a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its extraordinary rock-hewn churches, ancient traditions, religious festivals, mysteries, and fascinating legends. Explore the remarkable churches carved directly into the rock and experience the deep spiritual heritage that makes Lalibela one of Ethiopia's most important cultural destinations. Beyond the historic sites, enjoy breathtaking views across wide valleys and weather-gouged escarpments, creating a spectacular backdrop to your journey. Join Kitano Tour and Safaris for an enriching experience that combines history, faith, culture, architecture, and Ethiopia's stunning highland landscapes.

Route

Start Lalibela (Town) (Day 1)
Day 2 Trek to Asheton Merry monastery & Hudad Lodge
Day 3 Fly back to your next Destination
End Lalibela (Town)

Tour Features

Day 1:to Lalibela & Visit the Rock hewn Churches Day 2:Trek to Asheton Merry monastery & Hudad Lodge Day 3 :Fly back to your next Destination

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Lalibela (Town)
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included

Day by Day

Day 1 to Lalibela & Visit the Rock hewn Churches
Morning 🏨Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arrive to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the town and visit the rock hewn churches After lunch we will drive to sits where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopia most famous Rock hewn churches, mostly referred by many as " the living wonders of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years, an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country religious life. Then we will visit Northwestern Clusters of churches this group contains, Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Golgotha Finally we will visit the most famous of all the churches - Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolithic in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia Overnight :- Lalibela.
Day 2 Trek to Asheton Merry monastery & Hudad Lodge
Morning 🏨Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton mary (3200m above sea-level)The monastery located 2hr walk from lalibela and still Active After short break Trek 1.5hr to lalibela hudad Eco lodge (3400m above sea-level)positioned to take in 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside Lunch at the lalibela Hudad Eco lodge and spend the reminder of the afternoon watching black Ghelada baboons, mountain hyrax, different endemic birds. Let afternoon back to lalibela in different direction 2hr on the way we will have a stop in the local village to learn about the life of the local people Overnight :- Lalibela.
Day 3 Fly back to your next Destination
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
Early morning we will attend church service in one of the churches of Lalibela to assure you still the churches are active for 900years. After breakfast we continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches - Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos Finally we will drive to Lalibela airport to return to Addis Ababa.

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

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 Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • 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)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Lalibela (Town)

End: Lalibela (Town)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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