Addis Ababa: Highland Monastery Village Walk & Coffee

Escape the city and discover Ethiopia’s rural life on this unique day trip from Addis Ababa. Visit a peaceful 13th-century highland monastery rarely included in standard tours,
Escape the city and discover Ethiopia’s rural life on this unique day trip from Addis Ababa. Visit a peaceful 13th-century highland monastery rarely included in standard tours, meet local farmers, and join an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony workshop. Enjoy a village walk, learn how injera is made, and share a traditional lunch at a family home or eco-lodge. A perfect mix of culture, spirituality, nature, and warm local hospitality.


This full-day cultural experience takes you beyond the typical Addis Ababa day trips to explore the hidden spiritual and rural heart of Ethiopia.

Begin your day with a scenic drive into the highlands north of Addis. Your first stop is a 13th-century monastery rarely visited by tourists, surrounded by forest and traditional thatched houses. Meet a resident priest, learn about ancient Orthodox traditions, and enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the monastery courtyard. If you wish, take part in a short guided meditation—a unique spiritual touch only offered on this tour.

Continue to a nearby traditional farming village, where you’ll walk through fields of barley, teff, and eucalyptus with a local farmer. Your guide will introduce you to daily rural life, from cattle herding to traditional house-building techniques.

At a local family home or eco-lodge, join a hands-on Ethiopian coffee culture workshop. Learn how green beans are roasted, ground, and brewed, then enjoy a full coffee ceremony accompanied by snacks.

You’ll also take part in an injera-making demonstration, where you’ll see how Ethiopia’s famous sourdough flatbread is fermented and baked on a clay stove.

Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional lunch with breathtaking mountain views before returning to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.

This immersive cultural day trip is perfect for travelers seeking authentic local interactions, hidden heritage sites, and a deeper understanding of Ethiopian life.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.