🇪🇹 Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien, Ethiopia · International Tour
Ethiopia Highlights
Discover Ethiopia's icons — Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien.
Starting from
₹1,89,999 / person
Overview
From The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to Simien Mountains national park, this 8-night Ethiopia itinerary strings together the icons of Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien at a pace that leaves room to actually enjoy them — the route we refine every season from real traveller feedback.
Oct – Mar is the sweet spot for Ethiopia (Africa), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹1,89,999 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
✓ What’s included
- ✓8 nights' 4★ stay with daily breakfast
- ✓Return airport transfers
- ✓Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
- ✓Ethiopia visa assistance & documentation
- ✓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
Day 1
Arrive Addis Ababa
Meet & greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel and an evening at leisure to settle in.
Day 2
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
Today is The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela — one of the stops travellers rate highest on this route — followed by an evening at leisure.
Day 3
Simien Mountains national park
Explore Simien Mountains national park with your guide, with time built in for the detours that make the day yours.
Day 4
Gondar’s royal castles
Guided visit to Gondar’s royal castles — entry logistics handled, with unhurried time for photos and local food.
Day 5
Lake Tana monasteries
A full morning at Lake Tana monasteries & the Blue Nile Falls, then the afternoon free to wander, shop or relax at your own pace.
Day 6
Axum’s obelisks
Head out early for Axum’s obelisks; your driver and guide plan the day around the light and the crowds.
Day 7
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
Today is The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela — one of the stops travellers rate highest on this route — followed by an evening at leisure.
Day 8
Simien Mountains national park
Explore Simien Mountains national park with your guide, with time built in for the detours that make the day yours.
Day 9
Departure
Check-out and transfer to the airport for your return flight, with assistance throughout.
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
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
“Addis Ababa was our first big trip and Explera made it stress-free — visa guidance, forex tips, a sensible day plan and a driver who knew the area. Came back with amazing memories and zero complaints.”
Isha Mehta
Rajkot · Anniversary trip
“Fantastic anniversary trip. The Addis Ababa package was customised to our dates and budget, the 4★ were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.”
Vishal Dholakia
Rajkot · Anniversary trip
“Great value for a 8-night Addis Ababa trip. Clear communication before travel, GST invoice for our records, and genuine 24/7 support. This is how a holiday should be planned.”
Krupa Gajera
Rajkot · Anniversary trip
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