The 6 Ethiopia Volcano Tours That Earn Their Price

1.12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $1,641Our pick

Travel in a group of up to 10 with local English-speaking guides, domestic flights, hotels, meals, and entry fees included. You’ll hike among gelada baboons in Simien, see Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches, camp near Erta Ale, visit Dallol, and climb toward Tigray’s Abuna Yemata Guh.

“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”

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2.3 Day Danakil Depression Ertale and Dallol Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $400

You’ll travel by Toyota Landcruiser convoy from Semera into the Afar desert to see Erta Ale volcano, Dallol’s sulfur springs, Lake Asale, salt flats, and camel caravans. Expect long off-road drives, basic camps, hot conditions, bottled water, and guides such as Mickey, Aklilu, Ashu, or Abey.

“We booked a tour to Danakil with this company and never regretted because everything was very well organised from meeting in the airport until bringing you back to the airport. We had 2 nights sleeping under the sky;) saw colourful Dallol Read more”

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3.5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,025

Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Axum, visit rock-hewn churches and ancient ruins, then cross Tigray to Danakil. Expect private transport, three Ethiopian Airlines flights, basic desert camping, rough roads, early starts, and a demanding but unforgettable route.

“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”

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4.2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $300Best value

Travel by 4WD through Ethiopia’s Afar Region to Erta Ale, Lake Giulietti, Dallol, and Lake Assal. You’ll camp outdoors, walk on rough ground, follow salt caravans, and rely on guides, drivers, scouts, and police support. The $300 price excludes flights.

“Ontzettend gave ervaring! Helemaal waard! Gave dingen gezien! Hou er wel rekening mee dat het een intense ervaring is en dat je 3 dagen in de buitenlucht bent en geen wc of douche of bed hebt. Je moet een beetje fit zijn en langere stukken kunnen lopen. Verder spreken niet alle drivers goed Engels dus je moet soms je vragen bewaren voor de gids die Engels spreekt. Verder is de vulkaan een beetje ingestort dus je gaat geen lava zien.”

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5.3-Day Danakil Depression A Journey into Earth’s Fiery Heart

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 3 days · from $360

Meet your English-speaking guide at Semera Airport for a three-day 4x4 journey through the Afar region. Swim at Lake Afdera, camp under the stars, see Dallol’s sulfur springs, follow salt caravans, and trek to Erta Ale’s active crater. Expect extreme heat, basic camps, and a small group of up to 12.

“Awesome and amazing ! Those 3 days have been such an adventure. Absoluetly recommend it to anyone who is able for camping, walking, adventure.”

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6.3 Days Desert Adventure: Discover Danakil’s Hidden Wonders!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $350

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a three-day Danakil Depression trip from Semera or Mekele. You’ll visit Afdera, Dallol, salt flats, sulfur springs, and Erta Ale, with 4WD transport, meals, guides, camping gear, scouts, and camel hire included.

“Amazing tour. Everything was top notch: transport, food, activities. Everything was done as comfortably as possible in such conditions. I recommend it.”

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