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NORTH   ETHIOPIA 

BAHAR DAR, GONDAR, AXUM, LALIBELA Y HARAR BY LAND  (18 DAYS 17 NIGHTS)

TECNICAL DATA ROUTE :       HASSEN  H004

  A trip for northern Ethiopia. Traveling north, let us know the history of this country. A route designed with the objective of knowing the most important places in the region, where the majority is Orthodox religion.

Most of the people are ethnic Amhara.  Cities like Bahar Dar, shores of Lake Tana, where we will visit its churches latched in small islets in the lake, or the famous waterfalls of Tissisat, Blue Nile source. The town of Gondar receives us with all its medieval buildings, castles, fortresses, declared patrimony of humanity. Lalibela highlight of the trip with its troglodyte churches excavated in the rock that form a unique and incomparable monument. We may know the rhythm of life of the monks who watch over the well kept relics that exist there.

ROUTE SUMMARY

DAY 1: ORIGIN- ADDIS ABABA

DAY 2: ADDIS ABABA-DEBRE MARKUS

DAY 3: DEBRE MARKUS-BAHARDAR

DAY 4: BAHARDAR

DAY 5: BAHARDAR-GONDAR

DAY 6: GONDAR-AXUM

DAY 7: AXUM

DAY 8: AXUM-ADIGRAF

DAY 9: ADIGRAF-MEKELE

DAY 10: MEKELE-LALIBELA

DAY 11: LALIBELA

DAY 12: LALIBELA-KOMBOLCHA

DAY 13: KOMBOLCHA-BATI

DAY 14: BATI- AWASH NATIONAL PARK

DAY 15: AWAS-HARER

DAY 16: HARAR

DAY 17: HARAR-DIRA DAWA-ADDIS AB

DAY 18: ADDIS ABABA- ORIGIN

BAHAR DAR, GONDAR, AXUM, LALIBELA Y HARAR BY LAND 

DAY 1:

On arrival in Addis Ababa there will be a city tour.

DAY 2:

This day we will be transfered to the Monastery of Debra Libanos and the Blue Nile gorges, overnight stay, Debra markos, hotel

DAY 3:

Drive to Bahir Dar and on arrival we will visit the water falls of Blue Nile. In the afternoon there will be a city tour.

DAY 4:

This day we will spend the whole day in the ice-lands of lake Tana and will visit the Monasteries that are hidden in the lake.

DAY 5:

Transfer to Gondar and visit the castles and churches.

DAY 6:

We will be transfered to Axum through Samein Mountains national Park. Overnight stay Axum Hotel.

DAY 7:

Full day at Axum, and tour of the city.

DAY 8:

Drive to Adigrat, en route visit the temple of Yeha and the Monastery of Debra Damo. Overnight stay Adigrat hotel.

DAY 9:

Drive to Mekele, en route visit the churches of Tigray which carved of rock (2-3 unique) and Negashi Mosque.

DAY 10:

This full day will be covered by transferring to Lalibela.

DAY 11:

We will spend this full day at Lalibela which will enables us to cover the 2 groups  of 11 monolithic and semi-monolithic churches which are carved out of the rock.

DAY 12:

Drive to Kombolcha, en route visit to the monastery of Hayk Estefanos and semi-monolithic churches of Mariam Genete.

DAY 13:

Transfer to the village of Bati, where we will have possibility to visit the local market where all the tribes of Oromo, Afar and Amhara attend regularly, and proceed to Awash national Park through the middle  of Denakil Depression.

DAY 14:

Full day in Awash National Park, to watch the wildlife and the great variety of birds that live.

DAY 15:

Drive to Harar.

DAY 16:

In the morning, we will visit the wild life sanctuary of Babile and in  the afternoon, we will continue to the walled city of Harer. During the night, we will witness the practice of hayena -man feeding.

DAY 17:

Drive to Dire Dawa and connect domestic flight to Addis Ababa. Overnight  Addis Ababa hotel.

DAY 18:

Departure.

PRICE AND CONDITIONS

BAHAR DAR, GONDAR, AXUM, LALIBELA Y HARAR BY LAND 

(18 DAYS 17 NOCHES)

INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL CONDITIONS

THE REQUESTED AND AGREED TO CUSTOMER

DATE OF TOUR START - Every day of de Wee

GROUP TRAVEL CONDITIONS 

DATE OF TOUR START - Tuesday

BASIC PRICE PER PERSON, FOR GROUP (12 PASSENGERS)

2,227 $ + 69 $ (ONE INTERNAL FLIGHTS*)=2,296 $

 

*The price listed for the three internal flights, is for customers who make international flight with Ethiopian Airlines if not the price is increased by approximately 140%

FINAL PRICE PER PERSON=BASIC PRICE + SUPPLEMENTS

Note:

As a result of changes related to, fuel and foreign currency exchanges, the prices established in this route may be revised up to 20 days before the departure date.

 

APPLICABLE PER PERSON SUPPLEMENTS

BY MINIMUM GROUP 

  • Group of  10 to 11  traveler .......124 $

  • Group of    8 to   9  traveler  ......311 $

  • Group of    6 to   7  traveler  ......623 $

  • Group of    4 to   5  traveler  ......958 $

  • Group of    2 to   3  traveler .....2517 $

 

FOR ACCOMODATION

  • Supplement  Kuriftu Lodge in Bahar Dar (per night) double room................ 43 $

  • Supplement Kuriftu Lodge in Bahar Dar (per night) in a single room............60 $

  • European cancellation insurance with coverage up to 2,300 € (Optional)....68 $

  • single room.............288 $

 

FLIGHT FROM ORIGIN

Our prices are not included the ticket and airport taxes by dependent on the airline, the place of origin of the traveler, the travel dates and advance on signing the contract.

Once contacted Hassen Tour will inform you of the ticket and inform you how to get it.

If the customer requests, we will provide the necessary information to make the flight from the country of origin to Addis Ababa place of beginning of this itinerary.

 

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • Flight, Addis Abeba Bahar Dar-------- Axum Lalibela Addis Abeba---- Economy Class with Ethiopian Airline.

  • Transfer airport to hotel in Ethiopia.

  • Transportation, minibus, 4*4 latest model cars and coaches with English speaking driver.

  • Bed and breakfast at the hotels listed in the route or similar

  • Full board throughout the route except Addis Adaba (bed and breakfast)

  • Entries to the places indicated in the visits, parks, churches, museums, monasteries

  • Local guides speaking Spanish, French, Germany, Italian and others in addition to English throughout the tour

  • Excursion by boats on Lake Tana (half day)

  • Mules at Lalibela, for trips, church Asheten Mariam

  • Dinner show in Addis Ababa on last day

 

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

  • insurance optional

  • International flight from origin city to Addis Ababa

  • Ethiopia Visa, approx. 50$, is transacted on arrival at the airport

  • Meals in Addis Ababa except those specified as included

  • Drinks and meals in Addis Ababa.

  • Alcoholic drinks and beverages in general outside of meals throughout the trip.

  • Optional excursions and visits

  • Gratuities and personal extras.

  • Any service not specified as included.

 

ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED

Addis Ababa – Bole Ambassador hotel or similar.

Bahar dar – Addis Amba Hotel or similar.

Gondar – Florida International hotel or similar.

Axum - Yeha Hotel or similar.

Lalibela - Hotel with mountain views or similar.

VISA

The visa is done in the Addis Ababa airport (cost $ 50), a passport valid for at least 6 months. View formalities necessary for other than Spanish nationality.

 

THE WEATHER

In northern Ethiopia the rainy season is from June to late August. In the south the rainy season is April and May. Due to climate change, the data provided may vary depending on the year.

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY

Currently you can change the euros at the airport on arrival.

 

HEALTH / VACCINATIONS

It is recommended to consult the Foreign Health centers for vaccines.

Check the center of Tropical Medicine through INTERNET for each country, gives general advice and specific data about diseases in each country.

 

TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION

-For the completion of the journey is necessary passport valid for more than 6 months at the date of return of the country. Check if necessary visa and notifies nationality for entry conditions in the countries

- For any questions about the necessary vaccinations and other health information for travel described, we suggest contacting the corresponding tropical medicine center in each population.

-Some of interest to the client (political situation, recommendations, vaccinations, visas, weather, etc.), see the information that each country provides

 

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

CONTACT IN MADRID SPAIN

 

Tigisti

Movil: (+34) 686696580

Francisco

Movil: (+34) 646124148

 

​Tel.:(+34) 915711195
Email: 

info@hassentour.com

CONTACT IN  ADDIS ABABA  ETHIOPIA

 

Hassen

Telephone :  (+251)-911696474

                        (+251)-913204138

                        (+251)-933963434

HassenTour and Travel

Taitu Hotel

Office Nº. 374

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 


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