Cycle across Ethiopia's historic towns, mountains, and valleys in a 13-day biking adventure.
13-Day Ultimate Ethiopian Cycling Adventure
Duration: 13 Days
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Addis Ababa
Sightseeing in Addis Ababa including Trinity Cathedral, National Museum, Entoto Hills, Maryam Church, Sheromeda cloth market, and Mercato. Overnight in Addis.
Day 2: Addis Ababa - Debre Markos
Ride from Addis Ababa to Debre Markos, passing through the Blue Nile Gorge. Overnight in Debre Markos.
Day 3: Debre Markos - Bahir Dar
Bike to Bahir Dar. Boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery. Afternoon visit to Blue Nile Falls. Overnight in Bahir Dar.
Day 4: Bahir Dar - Gondar
Ride to Gondar. Visit castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas, Debre Birhan Selassie, and Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.
Day 5: Gondar - Sanqaber
Excursion to Sanqaber in the Simien Mountains, known as the ?Roof of Africa?. Overnight in Simien Mountains.
Day 6: Sanqaber - Axum
Drive to Axum via Lima Limo and Tekeze desert. Overnight in Axum.
Day 7: Sightseeing Axum
City tour of Axum including St. Mary?s Church, Ark of the Covenant Chapel, Stelae Park, Tombs of Kaleb and Gebre Meskel, Queen of Sheba?s Bath and Palace, and Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.
Day 8: Axum - Hawzen
Drive to Hawzen via Yeha Temple. Overnight camping in Geraltha.
Day 9: Hawzen - Mekele
Drive to Mekele via Dugum Sellase, Abraha Atsbeha Church, and Wukro Cherkos. Overnight in Mekele.
Day 10: Mekele - Weldya - Lalibela
Ride to Lalibela via Sokota, enjoying the landscapes. Overnight in Lalibela.
Day 11: Sightseeing Lalibela
Visit Lalibela?s famous underground rock-hewn cathedrals. Overnight in Lalibela.
Day 12: Lalibela - Kombolcha
Drive to Kombolcha via Nakuto Leab Monastery. Overnight in Kombolcha.
Day 13: Kombolcha - Addis Ababa - Departure
Return to Addis Ababa. Evening folkloric dinner with traditional dances and coffee ceremony before airport transfer.
✅ Included
Bottled Water
4WD vehicle with driver and fuel
Professional tour guide
Entrance fees
Domestic Flight
❌ Excluded
International flights
Meals not specified in the program
Personal expenses
Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc