Tours in Lalibela

This tour combines the cultural highlights of Lalibela with hiking in beautiful nature with stunning views of the Lasta Mountains. The surrounding area of Lalibela offers superb hiking, including Abune Josef Mountain, the third highest peak in Ethiopia. Nestled on a plateau, Lalibela Hudad is a world in itself. The Hudad Lodge is a great place to stay and use as a base to explore the area. A hidden Eden with great views and a superb variety of animals, birds, and plant life. Accessible only by foot, community-run, built in traditional style with local materials, solar powered, and all waste products recycled, the lodge showcases local sustainable and ecological tourism at its’ best. Nowhere else can you find the form of rock churches so typical of Ethiopia in this concentration and quality as in Lalibela. A play of light and shadow, color and shape, often referred to by many as one of the "Living Wonders of the World," will keep you amazed.

The 12th-century churches of Lalibela are a UNESCO World Heritage site. King Lalibela is said to have been inspired to build them after visiting Jerusalem. The churches are carved from red volcanic scoria and connected by tunnels and passages.

Lalibela is one of the amazing ancient cities in the world and it has been inscribed as one of UNESCO's world heritage site in 1978. Lalibela has a 900 years old aged rock- hewn churches. The churches are 11 in number , all made of carving a single rock and some interconnected one another. Every church in there has its own unique design. It is really something that everyone have to see in life time. Lalibela is aslo known as to be the Jerusalem of Africa !

Discover About the Hidden Beauties of the Country. Best way to Discover the country's historical heritage, Culture, Ancient History, Beliefs, Daily routine of the local community and Zagwe Dynasty. Discover the hidden beauties Yemrehanna Kristos church ancient Architecture which is the only historical evidence between the Axumite Kingdom and Zagwe Dynasty of Ethiopian history.

This eco trekking tour around villages Lalibela is an opportunity to make a 4 days hiking to local community. You will trek from Lalibela to Ber Metebekiya, enjoying the outstanding panoramic views of the area. Pass through a few villages and farms, know how local communities live in the mountains, learn about local life and farm activities and traditional local meals. See swarm Group of Gelada baboons and other mammals. See a lovely local typical traditional dance of the Highland Tribes. Trek to Dewalka Village and to Abune Yousef Park, discover different fauna and flora.

Enjoy a lively and intense experience of the real Ethiopian culture with hiking in a wonderful and special spot in this world, right off the beaten tracks. Very conveniently starting right in front of your hotel in Lalibela, the world- famous town which no traveler will miss when visiting Ethiopia. Personal interactions with the people in the highland farmer communities, visiting mountain monasteries and churches, seeing close Gelada Baboons and Ethiopian Wolves are the highlights of the tours.

This trip offers a unique combination of spectacular scenery, culture and history. You will pass through the Afroalpine forest, remote villages, farmland and looking the local communities doing the routine of life. You will be in the middle of the small village. If you wish we offer you a short time of visit the village and if you are interested, you will be invited to see the inside part of a farmer's house with an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. There is something authentic and natural about participating in a coffee ceremony in a mountain village, one opportunity not to be missed by first time visitors. You will also spot Gelada Baboon and the biggest bird Lamargair.

for those who needs a spectacular hiking around lalibela , for outstanding panoramic view with a delicious complimentary lunch at Lalibela Hudade lodge watch for baboon, birds Hyraxes, other wildlife and Asheton Maryam monastrey.

Discover the Local Side of Ethiopia, With an Eco friendly Trekking, community based, sustainable tourism tour and travel around Lalibela! Discover the local communities culture, history and daily routine! Departure : Every Monday and Friday Grade: Easy Altitude: 4280 mts. Total Trekking: 45 km.  This trip offers a unique combination of spectacular scenery, culture and history including a visit to UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE churches of Lalibela & Abune Yosef Trekking community based Trekking. Within the first day trekking, There is something authentic and natural about participating in a coffee ceremony in a mountain village, one opportunity not to be missed by first visit. You will also spot Gelada Baboon and the biggest bird Lamargair and sleep at Ade Medhamialem village, be on the top of Mount Abune Yosef and discover the community Valley of Tegu Kebele.

The home of the 11 rock hewn churches were mastered by king of Ethiopia in the second civilization of history of Ethiopia. Come with us and you will have a great explanation about Zagwe dynasty and history of those different types of rock hewn churches with their unique architecture details.