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Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien, Ethiopia

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien, Ethiopia · Adventure

Ethiopia Adventure

An active Ethiopia adventure — trails, water and open country across Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien.

🗓️ 9N / 10D⭐ 4.8 (286)🏨 3★ / 4★ + lodges🌤️ Best: Oct – Mar

Starting from

₹2,17,999 / person

Overview

Ethiopia Adventure is an 9-night, 10-day adventure package to Addis Ababa, Lalibela and Simien, Ethiopia, from ₹2,17,999 per person with 3★ / 4★ + lodges stays. The best time to go is Oct – Mar. It is planned end to end from Surat by Explera Vacations and rated 4.8/5 by 286 travellers.

Ethiopia rewards travellers who want to be out in it. This 9-night adventure builds the days around movement — trails, water and high country around Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien — with The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and Simien Mountains national park reached the active way. Certified local guides, proper equipment and 3★ / 4★ + lodges stays for the nights in between.

Oct – Mar is the sweet spot for Ethiopia (Africa), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 3★ / 4★ + lodges hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹2,17,999 per person on twin sharing.

Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Ethiopia visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.

Trip highlights

★The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
★Simien Mountains national park
★Gondar’s royal castles
★Lake Tana monasteries & the Blue Nile Falls
★Guided treks & active days on the ground
★Small-group departures with certified local guides

✓ What’s included

  • ✓9 nights' 3★ / 4★ + lodges stay with daily breakfast
  • ✓Return airport transfers
  • ✓Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • ✓Ethiopia visa assistance & documentation
  • ✓Guided activities with certified instructors & safety equipment
  • ✓Permits and entry fees for the activity days
  • ✓Explera 24/7 on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • ✗International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • ✗Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • ✗Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • ✗Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • ✗GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • ✗Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Addis Ababa

Arrive in Addis Ababa, transfer to your base and meet your guide for a kit check and a briefing on the days ahead.

2

Day 2

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela today, tackled in a small group with an instructor who knows the route and the weather windows.

3

Day 3

Simien Mountains national park

A full day out around Simien Mountains national park — the kind of terrain you came for, with transport waiting at the finish.

4

Day 4

Gondar’s royal castles

An active day at Gondar’s royal castles — on foot with a certified guide, with safety equipment and permits provided.

5

Day 5

Lake Tana monasteries

Set out early for Lake Tana monasteries & the Blue Nile Falls; today is a proper trek, with a packed lunch and plenty of time on the trail.

6

Day 6

Axum’s obelisks

Reach Axum’s obelisks the active way — a hike, a paddle or a climb depending on conditions, then a well-earned rest.

7

Day 7

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela today, tackled in a small group with an instructor who knows the route and the weather windows.

8

Day 8

Simien Mountains national park

A full day out around Simien Mountains national park — the kind of terrain you came for, with transport waiting at the finish.

9

Day 9

Gondar’s royal castles

An active day at Gondar’s royal castles — on foot with a certified guide, with safety equipment and permits provided.

10

Day 10

Departure

Hand back any equipment, swap photos with your guide, and transfer to the airport for the flight home.

Book your Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien trip from Surat & Gujarat

Explera Vacations plans Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.

Package FAQ

Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien package — questions

What does the Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien package cost from Surat?
The Ethiopia Adventure starts from ₹2,17,999 per person on twin sharing for 9 nights / 10 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.
What is included and excluded in this package?
Included: 9 nights' 3★ / 4★ + lodges stay with daily breakfast, Return airport transfers, Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary, Ethiopia visa assistance & documentation and more. Excluded: International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions, Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned, Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping. The full lists are shown above and everything is customisable.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien?
The best time to travel is Oct – Mar. We plan around weather, festivals and your dates for the best experience and value.
Can Explera customise this Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien itinerary?
Yes — adjust nights, hotels, sightseeing and dates, add flights and visa assistance, or turn it into a honeymoon or group departure. Just share your preferences with our Holidays desk.
Which is the best travel agent in Surat for a Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien package?
Explera Vacations is Surat's IATA-certified travel agency and the official Surat Diamond Bourse travel desk — 15+ years, rated 4.8/5 by 2,130+ travellers. We plan the Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien trip end to end: stays, transfers, sightseeing, visa and flights on one invoice, from our SDB (Khajod) and L. H. Road offices. Call the Holidays desk on +91 95743 32299 or WhatsApp.
Can I book this Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien package from Ahmedabad, Vadodara or anywhere in Gujarat?
Yes — Explera serves travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and all of Gujarat. Most of the planning and booking happens on WhatsApp and phone, so no office visit is needed; documents and visa filing are handled remotely with pickup available across Surat.
Does the Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien package price include flights?
Prices shown are indicative land packages per person on twin sharing. As an IATA-accredited agency we add flights at genuine fares — often better than online portals — and can bundle visa, insurance and transfers so it's one clear, GST-invoiced booking.
How do I book and pay for this package from Surat?
Share your dates on WhatsApp (+91 95743 32299) for a written quote; confirm with flexible 20% booking and pay the balance before travel. Pay by NEFT/RTGS/UPI to our Indian bank accounts or securely online via Razorpay, with a proper GST invoice.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about the Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien trip

★★★★★4.8/5· 286+ reviews
★★★★★
“Our family holiday to Addis Ababa was better than the photos. The team suggested the perfect hotels and the 10-day route was neither rushed nor lazy. Priced fairly with no surprises at the end.”

Ronak Kakadia

Surat · Family holiday

★★★★★
“We compared a few agents for our Addis Ababa package and Explera gave the clearest quote with proper inclusions. Transfers were always on time and the on-trip WhatsApp support answered within minutes.”

Ami Shah

Surat · Family holiday

★★★★★
“Went for our family holiday and everything from the Addis Ababa itinerary to the return was handled with care. The hotels were exactly the category promised. Will book our next trip with them too.”

Darshan Savani

Surat (Varachha) · Family holiday

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