Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Cultural & Historical
The rock churches, plus a hidden chapel in a cave. Two extraordinary days among Lalibela's rock-hewn churches, crowned by the cave-church of Yemrehanna Kristos with its forest of mummified pillars.
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From USD 400 per person
Indicative private price — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
Lalibela's eleven churches carved from living rock deserve more than a sprint. This two-day stay gives the full site a proper unhurried visit, then heads into the mountains to Yemrehanna Kristos — a 12th-century church built inside a vast cave, timber-latticed and incense-dark.
It's the deepest way to see the 'New Jerusalem' without rushing on to the next town.
Route difficulty
Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
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Arrive in Lalibela (morning flight from Addis), explore the northern cluster of churches with their trenches and tunnels, and end the day at the famous cross-shaped Church of St George.
Drive into the mountains to the cave-church of Yemrehanna Kristos, then complete the remaining southern cluster before flying out or continuing your journey.
More details provided at booking.
A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.
Tight schedules — this tour fits neatly into a short break or a long weekend.
Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 800
US$ 400 per person × 2
This tour is rated easy — well-paced, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, and suits travellers of reasonable general mobility.
The indicative price covers licensed guide and all church tickets, private 4x4 transfers in and around lalibela and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.
Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.
This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.
Highlands and holy rock churches
The classic combination: trek the Simien escarpment, then Lalibela's rock-hewn churches — history and highlands in one unforgettable journey.
Castles, churches and Lake Tana
Journey the legendary northern circuit — Gondar's castles, the churches of Lalibela, the stelae of Axum and the monasteries of Lake Tana.
Home to the extraordinary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's great pilgrimage destinations.
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