From Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos Monastery and Blue Nile … Day Trip To Debre Libanos
ID: GYG964029-O-1499116
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural beauty of Ethiopia on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit the Debre Libanos Monastery, see the Portuguese Bridge, and spot Gelada baboons.
Discover the natural beauty of Ethiopia on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit the Debre Libanos Monastery, see the Portuguese Bridge, and spot Gelada baboons.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Addis Ababa. Drive north through beautiful terrain and farmlands. Arrive at the Debre Libanos Monastery, an important religious heritage site with a prayer cave and museum displaying many religious antiquities. Spend about 1.5 hours here visiting the church, museum, and prayer cave.
After a lunch break, visit the Portuguese Bridge, which is adorned with breathtaking waterfalls and deep gorges. In the vicinity of the bridge, also visit the endemic Gelada baboons and other bird species.
Late in the afternoon, drive back to Addis Ababa and be dropped off at your preferred place.
Highlights
- Visit the Debre Libanos Monastery, a religious heritage site with a prayer cave
- See the Portuguese Bridge, a classic Portuguese style bridge adorned with waterfalls
- Spot the endemic Gelada baboons and other bird species in the area
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful terrain and farmlands of Ethiopia
- Learn about the history of the area from your English-speaking guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing as it can get chilly.
Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and wildlife.
Carry water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking.
Smoking is not allowed during the tour.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Transport by car
- Visit to Debre Libanos Monastery
- Visit to the Portuguese Bridge
- Sightseeing of Gelada baboons Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Guide at the sites
- Driver Allowance
- Bottled water
- All Entrance Fees
- Entry/Admission - Debre Libanos
- Entry/Admission - Portuguese Bridge Lunch at Local Restaurant Unlimited drinking bottles of water Banana or orange & Oromia village fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for your driver/ guide Alcohol beverages
- Gratuities.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
