At St. George church Lalibela, Ethiopia
Dan Lalibela Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Tripadvisor, Viator, Bokun, GetYourGudie, Civitatis & Private Guide World
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email David F | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flexible and easy to organize
We booked a 2-day trip to Lalibela with Daniel and had a very good experience overall.
We were a group of 7 (including children), and he was flexible in adapting the itinerary to fit our schedule and interests. We initially found him through Civitatis, but decided to book directly in order to customize the trip.
Communication was clear and easy via WhatsApp, in English. During the tour, we were also accompanied by Solomon, who speaks Spanish, which made things more comfortable for our group.
We stayed at Sora Lodge Lalibela, which was a good choice — comfortable, clean, and with great views.
The itinerary was flexible and allowed for a few extra stops, like visiting the local market and taking photos, which the kids especially enjoyed.
Overall, everything worked smoothly and as expected. I would recommend Daniel if you’re looking for a flexible and straightforward way to visit Lalibela.
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Email Chiara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful guide
Daniel organized a five-day tour of Lalibela and the Danakil region for us, including ground transportation from Lalibela to Semera. A very knowledgeable and well-organized guide, he gave us an exceptional half-day tour of Lalibela's churches, skipping nothing and explaining the unique features of each church. Even the Danakil region tour (on which he didn't accompany us) was perfect. He was very helpful even when he wasn't with us, always making sure everything was going smoothly. Highly recommended!
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Email Raul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 2 day Lalibela tour
The experience was fantastic. Daniel was born and raised in Lalibela and knows every corner and every church perfectly; they're all incredible. Lalibela is a special place, culturally and historically very interesting. On our hike through the mountains, we got a glimpse of rural life and fantastic views of Lalibela, ending at the Ashton Maryam Monastery. Thank you so much, Daniel, for your kindness.
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Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience in Lalibela
I highly recommend Dan as a guide for visiting Lalibela! My partner and I spent three days exploring this incredible place with him, and it was an unforgettable experience.
From the moment we met him, we felt completely safe and well-cared for. Since Dan lives locally and knows the terrain inside out, his expertise was evident in every step of our journey. His professionalism shone through in the way he naturally adjusted his pace to match ours, making even the hike up the mountain feel pleasant despite the altitude.
He guided us through the fascinating tunnels that connect the different churches and shared his deep knowledge of the site at every turn. What made the experience truly special, however, was his personal connection to Lalibela. Learning that one of his relatives is actually a priest at one of the incredible rock-hewn churches added a unique and emotional layer to our visit. An unforgettable experience!
Email Boaz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five star experience
From planning months ago, Daniel was so helpful and quick to respond. I felt confident that he would take care of me the best he could. From arrival to Lalibela airport to drop off back at Lalibela airport, the experience was wonderful. The information about the history of the churches was precise without overbaring, so I feel like I could enjoy the sights and yet have enough information to understand. Going to the Sunday morning mass was more than expected. Growing up with church myself, I can definitely admire that mass. Daniel also gave me some alone time to walk around a little just to have a solo experience that I crave. Absolutely thankful for Daniel's care. I hope Daniel will help me with other experience for different parts of Ethiopia. He also arranged a half day tour for Addis Ababa for me.
Email Tabitha Garcia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide
Excellent tour guide!! Highly recommend to anyone traveling to Ethiopia to book some day tours with him. He is very knowledgeable with the history of Ethiopia and has a great rapport with the local museums and restaurants. When I return I'll definitely be booking a Lalibela tour.
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, friendly and professional
Dan is a great guide, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and professional.
He organised a 10 day tour of Ethiopia for us. Arranging internal flights, hotels, driver's and other guides for us and he didn't want any money in advance, we just paid him cash on arrival which we thought was very trusting as we could have changed our mind leaving him out of pocket. We really enjoyed our tour he arranged and thought it was great value for money. Definitely recommend him.
Email Paul from York | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Dan was an excellent guide. He can book and organise tours all over Ethiopia. He is based in Lalibela which is his speciality. We enjoyed the difference landscapes of the Dankil Depression and church in the sky in the Tigray region. All safe. Or tour finished by a sightseeing tour of Addis Abbas. Don't hesitate. Book with Dan
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Email Janos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely knowledgeable, highly entertaining
Communication with Daniel was excellent, his enthusiasm for Lalibela churches made him a fantastic guide - perfect day trip and great value for your money!
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Email Rodrigo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Danakil Depression
Excellent service from Danil. He helped me organize my trip to the Danakil Depression, answered all my questions, and made sure everything went smoothly during the tour. On my last day, with some free time, he also arranged a driver to help me explore more of Addis Ababa.
