Ethiopia · LALIBELA TOURS
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Lalibela has eleven churches cut down into the rock, in two clusters plus Bete Giyorgis, and they are still in daily use. Below are the best guided tours of the site: which churches each one covers, how long the walking takes, what the site ticket costs on top, and which guides explain what you are looking at rather than marching the circuit.
12-day Ethiopia tour linking Simien hikes, Lalibela rock churches, Danakil salt and Erta Ale, then Axum and Addis Ababa sights.
“My wife and I booked a custom tour of Ethiopia through ETT Travel. Our handler Simoneh organized the entire trip for us according to the places we wanted to experience. He was a very good communicator both during the planning stage anRead more”
Explore Lalibela rock-cut churches with a private English guide, early Bet Medhane Alem service, and a home coffee ceremony.
“I had a great time in Lalibela with Dan; he showed me around, explained all the details of Lalibela churches and surroundings. It was a Good Friday and Easter Saturday so he also took me for an Easter breakfast and treated like a very special guest. I felt really safe during the journey and he took care of me. Amazing trip - I recommend it!”
Private two-day Lalibela tour with rock-hewn churches, museum, and Yemrehana Krestos cave church with mummies, plus transfers.
“Unfortunately Chris wasn't available when we were at Lalibela but he arranged another guide for us. The first day he told us a lot and we really enjoyed the tour but the second day we had to ask questions instead to get more information. OverRead more”
Five days linking Lalibela, Axum, Tigray and Danakil. Flights, meals and UNESCO churches included, plus Erta Ale’s lava lake.
“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”
Trek Simien Mountains, visit Lalibela rock churches, then chase the otherworldly Danakil Depression, including Erta Ale’s lava lake.
“Disorganised, poor value for money, rude guide, long long journeys on rocky roads but amazing sights of the Danakil Depression were breathtaking. This tour is poor value for money! I paid £1,153.63 ($1500) plus, my internal flights which weRead more”
An 8-day small-group sprint through Lalibela, Axum, Erta Ale, Danakil, and the Omo Valley with flights, guides, and fees handled.
“Loved this vacation! We got hotels and flights and it was a great deal. We got the basic hotels but clean and all were nice with good beds and close to city centers.”
5-day Ethiopia tour: Danakil Depression volcanic lows, Erta Ale nights, and Lalibela rock churches, guided by Solomon for small groups.
“The team was so knowledgeable & about tours far exceeded our expectations. Aman was responsive and took care of everything. He kept in close contact and was always willing to answer any questions we had. Our guide Solomon made the trip so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to anyone interesting in any tours to Ethiopia.”
Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in an 8-hour private tour with pickup, a maze-guiding pro, and mobile tickets, plus tips on entrance fees.
“This was an incredible experience! Not only was our guide knowledgeable and helpful during our tour of the churches but he was also able to tailor it to meet the physical needs of everyone in our group. Additionally, he went above and beyond giving us great dinner recommendations and helping us when our luggage was lost and we had issues with a flight.”
Five days in Ethiopia, from Lalibela and Axum to Erta Ale and Danakil, with domestic flights, 4x4 travel, hotels, camping, and meals.
“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”
Guided tour of Lalibela rock-hewn churches, Yemrehane Kirstos cave church, and a Bet Medhane Alem service, with coffee ceremony.
“Daniel recently showed me around Lalibela for 3 days and was a wonderful guide! He was really considerate and adjusted the schedule to do things that I was interested in. Daniel's father was a priest so he has a lot of special insights into the cRead more”
Private day trip in Lalibela to see the rock-hewn churches, with airport pickup, a personal guide, and helpful routing across a spread-out site.
“This was definitely an unforgettable experience as those churches are so unique. My tour was well organized, my guide was very knowledgeable and I felt taken care of. Highly recommend”
Guided visit to Lalibela rock-hewn churches with pickup, an English-speaking guide, coffee ceremony, and time for St. George.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable guide 'Baby'. The churches themselves are incredible and this is a great way to visit on a short time frame”
Six days linking Lalibela, the Omo Valley, and Harar, with guided visits, included fees, and solid value for Ethiopia’s best sights.
“All the experiences , locations , drivers and guides were great . The accommodation in Harar was very poor ! Hotel in Addis Ababa , a blittle better. The internal flights I thought were included in the price , so I was shocked when I arrived to take my first internal flight to realise none were booked ! Fortunately there were seats available .”
Guided 3-day Lalibela trip from Addis Ababa with flights, hotel nights, and expert church storytelling, plus markets and cave treasures.
“Amazing trip from the start to the end, thanks to the company & thanks to my guide Melusew. Sharing these moments and this knowledge about history & religious ways of the famous Lalibela churches was such a great experience. We also Read more”
Private 2 days, 1 night Lalibela rock-hewn churches tour with pickup, Earthly and Heavenly Jerusalem visits, and an early service option.
“What makes these churches extraordinary beyond their mere existence, is that they are still in active use by a devout and engaged population. Visiting with Muluye, a guide who was born in Lalibela and is a member of the religious community, Read more”
