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.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.