🇪🇹 Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien, Ethiopia · Easy Pace
Ethiopia Easy Pace
Ethiopia without the rush — short days, step-free sightseeing, Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien.
Starting from
₹2,04,999 / person
Overview
Not every good trip needs an early alarm. This 8-night Ethiopia itinerary is paced for travellers who would rather see two things properly than six in a hurry — short travel days, step-free sightseeing where we can arrange it, and rest built into every afternoon. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and Simien Mountains national park are in, at a comfortable pace, from ₹2,04,999 per person.
Oct – Mar is the sweet spot for Ethiopia (Africa), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ (lift & step-free access) hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹2,04,999 per person on twin sharing.
Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Ethiopia visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.
Trip highlights
✓ What’s included
- ✓8 nights' 4★ (lift & step-free access) stay with daily breakfast
- ✓Return airport transfers
- ✓Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
- ✓Ethiopia visa assistance & documentation
- ✓Short travel days with rest stops and step-free sightseeing
- ✓Airport wheelchair/buggy assistance and lift-access rooms on request
- ✓Explera 24/7 on-trip support
✗ What’s excluded
- ✗International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
- ✗Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
- ✗Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
- ✗Anything not listed under "What’s included"
- ✗GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
- ✗Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Addis Ababa
Met inside Addis Ababa arrivals with wheelchair or buggy assistance if needed, then a short private transfer and a full evening to rest.
Day 2
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
An unhurried visit to The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela with plenty of sitting points, then back to the hotel by mid-afternoon.
Day 3
Simien Mountains national park
A half-day at Simien Mountains national park only — one thing done well beats three done in a rush.
Day 4
Gondar’s royal castles
A late start and a short transfer to Gondar’s royal castles, with seating, shade and rest stops planned in.
Day 5
Lake Tana monasteries
Lake Tana monasteries & the Blue Nile Falls this morning at a gentle pace — no long walks, and the coach waits close to the entrance.
Day 6
Axum’s obelisks
Today is Axum’s obelisks, chosen because it is comfortable underfoot; the afternoon is free to rest.
Day 7
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
An unhurried visit to The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela with plenty of sitting points, then back to the hotel by mid-afternoon.
Day 8
Simien Mountains national park
A half-day at Simien Mountains national park only — one thing done well beats three done in a rush.
Day 9
Departure
A late check-out, an unhurried transfer and airport assistance booked through to the gate.
Book your Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien trip from Surat & Gujarat
Explera Vacations plans Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.
Package FAQ
Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien package — questions
Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.
Traveller reviews
What travellers say about the Addis Ababa · Lalibela · Simien trip
“Our first trip abroad to Addis Ababa was better than the photos. The team suggested the perfect hotels and the 9-day route was neither rushed nor lazy. Priced fairly with no surprises at the end.”
Ami Shah
Vadodara · First trip abroad
“We compared a few agents for our Addis Ababa package and Explera gave the clearest quote with proper inclusions. Transfers were always on time and the on-trip WhatsApp support answered within minutes.”
Darshan Savani
Rajkot · Anniversary trip
“Went for our anniversary trip and everything from the Addis Ababa itinerary to the return was handled with care. The hotels were exactly the category promised. Will book our next trip with them too.”
Isha Mehta
Rajkot · Anniversary trip
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