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Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien, Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia Wellness Retreat

A restorative Ethiopia retreat — yoga, spa and slow days across Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien.

🗓️ 8N / 9D⭐ 4.8 (423)🏨 4★ / 5★ spa resort🌤️ Best: Oct – Mar

Starting from

₹2,46,999 / person

Overview

Ethiopia Wellness Retreat is a 8-night, 9-day wellness package to Addis Ababa, Lalibela and Simien, Ethiopia, from ₹2,46,999 per person with 4★ / 5★ spa resort 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 423 travellers.

Some trips are for seeing; this one is for resetting. Based in 4★ / 5★ spa resort stays across Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien, these 8 nights pair gentle sightseeing — The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Simien Mountains national park — with daily yoga, spa time and genuinely unscheduled afternoons. You come home rested, not in need of another holiday.

Oct – Mar is the sweet spot for Ethiopia (Africa), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ / 5★ spa resort hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹2,46,999 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
★Daily yoga or guided meditation
★Spa treatments & restorative downtime built in

✓ What’s included

  • ✓8 nights' 4★ / 5★ spa resort stay with daily breakfast
  • ✓Return airport transfers
  • ✓Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • ✓Ethiopia visa assistance & documentation
  • ✓Daily yoga / meditation sessions
  • ✓Two spa treatments and wholesome breakfasts
  • ✓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 and transfer to your retreat, with a welcome drink, an unhurried check-in and an early night.

2

Day 2

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

Visit The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in the calm of the morning, then return for a guided meditation session and time by the pool.

3

Day 3

Simien Mountains national park

A restorative day around Simien Mountains national park, with a wholesome lunch and nothing scheduled after mid-afternoon.

4

Day 4

Gondar’s royal castles

Sunrise yoga before a gentle guided visit to Gondar’s royal castles, then a spa treatment booked for the afternoon.

5

Day 5

Lake Tana monasteries

A slow morning at Lake Tana monasteries & the Blue Nile Falls with plenty of stops, followed by a free afternoon and an early, light dinner.

6

Day 6

Axum’s obelisks

Axum’s obelisks today at an unhurried pace — no early alarm, and the evening kept clear for rest.

7

Day 7

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

Visit The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in the calm of the morning, then return for a guided meditation session and time by the pool.

8

Day 8

Simien Mountains national park

A restorative day around Simien Mountains national park, with a wholesome lunch and nothing scheduled after mid-afternoon.

9

Day 9

Departure

A final morning yoga session if you would like it, an unhurried check-out and a transfer to the airport.

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 Wellness Retreat starts from ₹2,46,999 per person on twin sharing for 8 nights / 9 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: 8 nights' 4★ / 5★ spa resort 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· 423+ reviews
★★★★★
“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

Vadodara · First trip abroad

★★★★★
“Went for our anniversary trip 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

Rajkot · Anniversary 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

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