Drive to Lake Wonchi (160 km from Addis). Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano erupting in the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic era. This beautiful lake is exceptionally situated at an altitude of 2800m above sea level. Wonchi contains hot springs and waterfalls with breath-taking valleys and stunning scenery. Wonchi is the home of wonderful and indigenous forest reserves. Wonchi is truly regarded as a paradise for trekkers. Enjoy the spectacular scenic view of the lake positioned in the middle of the surrounding ringed hills covered by vegetation. You will trek on horseback to access the shore of the lake. Once you arrive at the Crater Lake, you are totally mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape and the freshness of the air. There are some aquatic bird species around the lake.
There is a medieval period Qiorkos church on one of the islands. The church is accessible by local/wooden canoe/ boat. We will have short visit to the church.
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel
Transfer to Tiya Stelae field which is registered in UNESCO’s world heritage list. Tiya Stelae park contains 36 monuments and several megaliths standing in the field bear swords, plants and other tools. The monuments are remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture dating back b/n 10th-12th centuries. While driving to Tiya, visit Addadi Mariam rock-hewn church built by King Lalibela in 12th c as to the church’s sources and is considered to be contemporary with the Lalibela churches. On the way back to Addis, visit Melka Kunture archaeological site. Melka Kunture is a Palaeolithic site. This site has yielded several eco facts and artifacts. A museum consisting of four buildings exhibits the artefacts and skeletons dating back to 1.8 million years.
Proceed driving to Addis
Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist.
Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com
Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504
Date of cancellation Penalty
More than 30 days before arrival No fees
Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival 25% of the total value
Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival 50% of the total value
Less than 07 days before the date of arrival 100% of the total value
Hotel booking for the below festival period will be treated as special case (MESKEL FESTIVAL from Sep.24 to 30, EPIPHANY FESTIVAL from Jan.16 to 23 & either in late January or early February (the summit date is moving), during AU SUMMIT
Tour Name | Wanchi Crater Lake and Tiya ETH11 |
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Sales Validity Start | 25 January 2024 |
Sales Validity End | 31 December 2025 |
Duration | 2 day(s) |
Price Group | Price Per Person |
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1 | USD 645 |
2 | USD 368 |
3 to 4
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USD 285 |
5 to 6
|
USD 240 |
7 to 8
|
USD 216 |
9 to 10
|
USD 213 |
11 to 14
|
USD 211 |
15 to 20
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USD 210 |