5-Day Lalibela & Omo Valley Cultural Experience Luxury

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Fly to Lalibela - Explore the Rock - Hewn Churches

Begin your journey with a scenic domestic flight from Addis Ababa to Lalibela—one of Ethiopia’s most sacred destinations.

Upon arrival, transfer to the elegant Hilltop Lodge Lalibela, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding highlands.

In the afternoon, explore the extraordinary Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved entirely from solid rock in the 12th century. Visit key churches such as:

Bete Medhane Alem (the largest monolithic church in the world)
Bete Maryam
Bete Giyorgis

Overnight: Hilltop Lodge Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Hill Top Lodge Lalibela

• Mid-range lodge located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Church Service - Fly to Addis Ababa -City Tour

Wake early to witness a deeply spiritual Ethiopian Orthodox morning service—an unforgettable cultural and religious experience.

After breakfast, fly back to Addis Ababa.

Upon arrival, enjoy a half-day city tour including:

National Museum of Ethiopia – home of the famous fossil “Lucy”
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Mercato – one of Africa’s largest open-air markets

Overnight: Best Western Hotel Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Jinka - Drive to Turmi - Hamar Cultural Experience

Take a morning flight to Jinka, gateway to the Omo Valley.

Drive through scenic landscapes to Turmi, home of the fascinating Hamar people.

In the afternoon, visit a traditional Hamar village. Discover their unique customs, intricate hairstyles, beadwork, and, if lucky, witness cultural ceremonies such as the famous bull-jumping ritual.

Overnight: Buska Lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Discover Dasanech & Karo Peoples

Today is dedicated to immersive cultural encounters:

Visit the Dasanech people near the Omo River, known for their resilient lifestyle and distinctive body adornments
Continue to meet the Karo people, celebrated for their elaborate body painting and artistic expression

Enjoy authentic interactions guided respectfully, offering deep insight into one of Africa’s most diverse cultural regions.

Overnight: Buska Lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Mursi - Fly Back to Addis Ababa - Departure

Drive back toward Jinka and visit the iconic Mursi people, famous for their lip plates and strong cultural identity.

After the visit, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.

Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy some leisure time or last-minute shopping before your departure.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.