Tour Overview
- Provider: Lungo Local Tour Ethiopia
- Duration: 2 days, 1 night
- Highlights: UNESCO sites, rock churches, lakes, bird-watching, and cultural dining.
Day 1: Archeology & Lake Langano
- Route: Addis Ababa to Lake Langano via Butajira.
- Tiya: Ancient stelae field (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Adadi Maryam: Historic, subterranean rock-hewn church.
- Melk Kunture: Pre-historic, stone tool-making archaeological site.
- Evening: Relax, camp, or stay at a lakeside lodge.
Day 2: Island Monasteries & Return
- Morning: Early hike and drive north to Lake Ziway.
- Boat Trip: Explore Tullo Gudo island and Maryam Tsion church.
- Wildlife: Spot diverse birdlife and hippos on the water.
- Afternoon: Drive back north to Addis Ababa.
- Night: Farewell traditional dinner with live music and dancing.
What’s Included
- π Transportation: Round-trip private vehicle from Addis Ababa and all ground transfers.
- πΊοΈ Guiding: Services of professional local guides from Lungo Local Tour Ethiopia.
- π¨ Accommodation: 1-night stay at a Lake Langano lodge or campsite.
- β΅ Activities: Boat charter on Lake Ziway to Tullo Gudo island.
- ποΈ Admissions: Entrance fees for Tiya, Adadi Maryam, and Melk Kunture.
- π½οΈ Farewell Dinner: Traditional Ethiopian dinner with live music and cultural dance performances.
What’s Typically Excluded
- π₯€ Personal Expenses: Alcoholic drinks, sodas, and souvenirs.
- π΅ Tips: Gratuities for drivers, boat captains, and local site guides.
- βοΈ Flights: International flights or airport transfers before/after the tour dates.
Updated Tour Package (Full Board & All-Inclusive)
- π Airport Transfers: Free pickup and drop-off at Bole International Airport (ADD).
- π½οΈ Full Board Meals: All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included daily.
- βΊ Camping Gear: Complete rental setup (tents, mattresses, sleeping bags) if camping.
- πΊοΈ Guiding: Professional guides from Lungo Local Tour Ethiopia.
- π¨ Lodging: 1-night accommodation at Lake Langano (lodge or tent setup).
- β΅ Excursions: Private boat rental to Tullo Gudo island on Lake Ziway.
- ποΈ Tickets: All entrance fees for Tiya, Adadi Maryam, and Melk Kunture.
- π Cultural Night: Farewell dinner with traditional food, music, and dance.
