Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Tour Type: Trekking, Cultural & Community Exploration
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
Best Season: October – May
Overview
This 3-day community trekking tour around Lalibela offers a unique combination of cultural immersion and nature exploration. Trek through scenic highlands, traditional villages, and stunning landscapes while engaging with local communities and learning about their lifestyle, crafts, and agricultural practices. Experience Lalibela’s surrounding highlands away from the main tourist paths, and enjoy both natural beauty and the warmth of Ethiopian hospitality.
Tour Highlights
Explore scenic highlands and rural villages around Lalibela
Engage with local communities and learn traditional practices
Trek through farmland, rocky paths, and small streams
Photography opportunities with stunning landscapes and community life
Observe local wildlife, including endemic birds and small mammals
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Trekking Start
Morning pickup from Lalibela town
Trek to the first village, passing scenic farmlands and highland paths
Meet local families and learn about traditional lifestyle
Overnight at community guesthouse or lodge
Day 2: Full Day Trekking & Village Exploration
Trek through scenic valleys and hills
Visit more remote villages and interact with local communities
Enjoy panoramic views and photography opportunities
Overnight at community lodge or guesthouse
Day 3: Final Trek & Return to Lalibela
Early morning trek to a scenic viewpoint for sunrise photography
Return trek to Lalibela
Arrival in town by midday and end of tour
Accommodation
Community guesthouses or lodges
Comfortable, locally-managed accommodations
Option for upgrade available upon request
Meals
Breakfast included daily
Lunch and dinner provided during trekking days
Bottled water included
Wildlife & Nature
Landscape: Highland plateaus, farmland, streams, and valleys
Flora: Afro-alpine plants and traditional farmlands
Birdlife: Highland endemic and common Ethiopian species
Altitude: 1,800 – 2,600 meters
Travel Information
Departure Location: Lalibela, Ethiopia
Return Location: Lalibela, Ethiopia
Distance Covered: Approx. 30–40 km trekking
Visa: All visitors require Ethiopian visa
Tour Includes
Professional English-speaking guide
Local community guide
Accommodation and meals as mentioned
Park entry or local permits (if required)
Bottled water
Tour Excludes
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Services not explicitly mentioned in itinerary
Price
450 USD per person
Lalibela Eco Trekking
Phone: +251 911 052 659
Email: info@lalibela-eco-trekking.com
Location: Lalibela, Ethiopia
Overview
Local communities near Lalibela invite you to accept their hospitality trek through their age-old lands. Set in the dramatic landscape of the highlands of northern Ethiopia, with basalt cliffs, Gelada Baboon and birds of prey soaring on the thermals, your visit in Lasta mountains around Lalibela will be the highlight of your trip to Ethiopia.
