Founder & CEO at Hidden Ethiopia Tours | Promoter
Hidden Ethiopia Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- ETOA & ETTA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $580 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Indra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service.
Ayalew (Hidden Ethiopia Tours) insightful explanation has made our visit to Lalibela historical sites truly meaningful.
Thank you Ayalew!
Email Desiree | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
From the moment I arrived at the Airport I felt welcomed by my guide Ayelew. We explored the beautiful churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia. Ayelew, gave great descriptions of the history of the location, building of the churches, and answered all of my questions. He was great with taking my photos to capture memories. I highly recommend visiting Lalibela with Ayelew as your guide!
Reply from Hidden Ethiopia Tours
Posted on Aug 15, 2026Dear Desiree,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that Ayalew made you feel so welcome from the moment you arrived at the airport and that you enjoyed exploring the stunning churches of Lalibela.
Ayalew takes great pride in sharing the rich history of our region and helping guests capture lasting memories, so he will be delighted to read your kind words. Thank you for choosing Hidden Ethiopia Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
PL
Email Adam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good, knowledgeble, reliable and funny
We spent only 1,5 days in Lalibela but it was fun. Ayalew was our guide. He speaks good English and knows perfectly history of city and region. You will love to stay with him in Lalibela
Email Allen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Journey with Hidden Ethiopia Tour
UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY WITH HIDDEN ETHIOPIA TOURS
Our journey through Ethiopia with Hidden Ethiopia Tours was truly unforgettable. The company was extremely professional, well organized, and reliable from start to finish, making the entire trip smooth, comfortable, and safe.
We explored Lalibela and its surroundings, Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Tigray rock-hewn churches, Axum, the Danakil Depression, Addis Ababa, and the Omo Valley. The Lalibela rock-hewn churches were absolutely amazing and deeply spiritual.
A special thanks to our guide, Ayalew, who truly made this journey exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, patient, and passionate about Ethiopia’s history, culture, and people. Ayalew went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect and that we fully understood and enjoyed each destination.
Highly recommended, especially if you have Ayalew as your guide—he is outstanding
Reply from Hidden Ethiopia Tours
Posted on Aug 15, 2026Thank you so much for your incredible 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that your journey through Ethiopia with Hidden Ethiopia Tours was truly unforgettable, and that everything from start to finish was smooth, comfortable, and safe.
It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed exploring so many of Ethiopia's historic and unique regions—from the spiritual rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the Danakil Depression and the Omo Valley. A special thank you for recognizing Ayalew; he takes immense pride in sharing his passion and knowledge of our country's history and culture, and he will be so happy to hear your kind words.
Thank you again for your high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
FR
Email Cedric | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
Ayalew is a real professional guide who stays at the service of the client. Devoted, hard worker, the tours he proposed are a unique opportunity to discover amazing lansmdscapes and fascinating history.
Reply from Hidden Ethiopia Tours
Posted on Aug 15, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you found Ayalew to be a true professional who is deeply devoted to providing exceptional service to his clients.
It is wonderful to know that the tours offered through Hidden Ethiopia Tours provided you with a unique opportunity to experience Ethiopia's amazing landscapes and fascinating history. Thank you for your support, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Email Craig | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Experience
Ayalew was a great tour guide! We had a group of 5 and we all enjoyed our time. Lalibela is great experience.
GR
Email Stergios | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great guide in Lalibela!
I visited Lalibela for two days and Ayaliwu, my guide, was arranged by my travel agent in Addis. He was a true expert on the history of this stunning site as well as its broader cultural context. Ayaliwu was able to provide detailed information about the history of the Rock-cut churches. He payed attention to the details and was very well-prepared. He was also very solicitous of my physical capabilities and always found solutions for me. My visit to the churches of Lalibela was unforgettable thanks to him! I definitely recommend Ayaliwu to anyone visiting Lalibela.
CA
Email June | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super knowledgeable and super funny!
I did a small private tour with Ayalew ! He is an experienced guide with a wealth of knowledge and an amazing sense of humour. He is fully accredited and I feel I walked away from my three days with him with a better understanding of the history and landscape of not just the churches, but also of Lalibela and Ethiopia .
Despite the travel advisory, the town of Lalibela was very friendly and secure . There was a strong military presence in the town but very few tourists.
Thanks hidden Ethiopia for such a lovely adventure !
Reply from Hidden Ethiopia Tours
Posted on Aug 15, 2026Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful private tour with Ayalew and that his wealth of knowledge and great sense of humor made your three days in Lalibela so memorable.
We also appreciate you sharing your reassuring perspective on the security and friendly atmosphere in town. Thank you for choosing Hidden Ethiopia Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Email Mary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Guide Possible in Lalibela
Our tour with Ayaliwu was arranged by our travel agent in Addis, and we could not have been better pleased. This guide was able to provide detailed information the history of the Rock-cut churches, the symbolic significance of architectural features, and also to field questions about unrelated matters, like the crops being grown. He was also very solicitous of our physical capabilities and always found places for us to sit. Ayaliwu ‘s English, too, is easily understood.
PL
Email Maja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
local & porfesional
I took a half&half day Lalibela tour with airport pickup / dropoff, and everything went very smoothly. The service was professional from start to finish — communication was clear, timing was perfect, and everything was well organized. I also appreciated their agile problem-solving when small issues came. Ayalew handled everything quickly and efficiently. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can definitely recommend Ayalew to anyone visiting Lalibela.