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Ethiopia Tours
Discover heritage, landscapes, wildlife, traditions and ancient history with our 12 tour packages. Every tour is private and can be tailor-made to your dates, pace and interests.
History & culture
Ancient capitals, churches, cities and coffee.

Lalibela, Gondar, Axum, Lake Tana and the Simien Mountains, with an optional Danakil extension.

An overland journey through the churches, monasteries and religious history of the north.

The walled city of Harar, its famous hyena feeding, and Awash National Park.

Coffee plantations around Jimma, the Sor Waterfall and the Gambella region.

Museums, cathedrals, markets and the coffee ceremony in Ethiopia’s capital.
Tribes & the south
Living cultures, Rift Valley lakes and wildlife.

Meet the Hamer, Karo, Mursi and Dassanech peoples of the Omo Valley.

Lakes full of birdlife, the Bale Mountains and Awash National Park.
Nature & adventure
Volcanoes, salt flats and high mountains.

Dallol, the Lake Karum salt flats and the lava lake of Erta Ale.

Trek among gelada monkeys and dramatic escarpments, or climb Ras Dashen.

Awash National Park, Afar culture, Erta Ale and Dallol in one overland journey.
Signature journeys
The big picture, or a trip built around a festival.

The Omo Valley and the northern historic route in just under three weeks.

Experience Timket, Ethiopian Christmas or Meskel in their original setting.
We’ll help you choose
Every tour can be shortened, extended or combined. Tell us what you’d love to see and how much time you have, and we’ll suggest the best route.
About prices: Because availability and seasonality affect our costs, prices are subject to change, so we don’t publish fixed prices. Instead, we send you a personal quote for your dates and group, and the price we quote you is guaranteed for 10 days and confirmed once you book.
First time in Ethiopia?
The North Ethiopia Tour covers the classic highlights. With three weeks, The Best of Ethiopia adds the Omo Valley.
Looking for adventure?
Combine the Danakil Depression with the Simien Mountains, or choose the 12-day Natural Wonders tour.
Only a few days?
Try the Addis Ababa City Tour, the Danakil Depression or a short trip to the Rift Valley lakes.
What our travellers say
EXCELLENT
Based on 94 reviews
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Dessislava MVerified
Amazing! Perfect organization! Very kind and helpful people! They are professionals, and you can be sure with them! Good hotels, comfortable cars, exellent drivers and guides! We were happy every day!Posted on Tripadvisor
Stasys MVerified
From historical Lalibela to vibrant soutern tribes Icredible trip: beutiful nature, fiery people. Well organized. Competent and helpful gides.Posted on Tripadvisor
Regina RVerified
Highly recommended Our group chose this company based on recommendations. It fully met our expectations. The accommodation was selected at a high level. The drivers and guides are professional. I can confidently recommend it.Posted on Tripadvisor
Giedrius_19Verified
Two weeks trip in Ethiopia Very interesting and full of impressions 14 day trip. Visited North and South Ethiopia. Well organized and managed. Schedule is quite tough so you have to be in good shape.Posted on Tripadvisor
Loreta MVerified
Colorful Ethiopia We visited northern and southern Ethiopia. The tour was organized perfectly. Habtu was constantly asking how we were doing. We thank him and the Vast Ethiopia team for a great time.Posted on Tripadvisor
Zbigniew MVerified
Rock-hewn monasteries, nature and black Africa. The overall impression of our private 15 day stay in Ethiopia is really good. We've founf what we expected most: living ancient history,monasteries and a visit to Natives in the South. Axum offers the great place of holy monuments, the morning processions held there are exquisite. Do not miss Balthazar's tomb. Wildlife; we were happy to ser hipos and crocodiles in natural environment. The Natl Museum in Addis is a must-see. We found the smartest and knowledgable guides in Gondar and Axum. Local flights and ca drives were ok. Roads are bad, yet this was not a surprise. Best hotels on our route were located in Lalibela and Gondar. Do visit this vibrant, unpretentious and friendly country. Zbyszek MiśkiewiczPosted on Tripadvisor
Leah OVerified
Amazing trip with vast Ethiopia tours!! Highly recommend! Our family of 6 traveled with VAST Ethiopia tours in March 2024 and had an amazing experience! We visited Addis Ababa and then took a trip through the southern region of Ethiopia, including Bale Mountains NP, Dorze Village Arba Minch, and Hawassa. The guides were skilled, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. We loved every minute of it.Posted on Tripadvisor
osmoreno68Verified
Unforgettable and unique Ethiopia. Magic and diversity in one country We have made a group of 30 people an unforgettable trip through the North and South of the country. It's all been very interesting. The North with its gem La LIBELA and the interesting places of Gondar and Simiens Mountains. And in the south the amazing wonders of the HAMER, DASSENECH, KARO and MURSI tribes along with the KONSO and DORCE people...With Vast we have not had any problems and we have made the trip as planned in the program... fulfilling the agreed and always trying the best for the group. It is the second time we have done ETHIOPIA in a group and for another one!!!!Posted on Tripadvisor
Kevin SVerified
A great team! Book with them For many years, I’ve had dreams of visiting Ethiopia. Finally, that opportunity arose for us in May, 2024.I asked friends for recommendations and we were pointed to Habtu Marye and Vast Tours. And we were lucky to find them.I spent some time online researching the things I wanted to see. But being the local experts, I relied on them to take our list, put it in the most logical order, and then they even added some things that I didn’t realize would be important for our visit.We had four full days in Addis. A short time considering everything there is to see in the country. We realized we had to limit ourselves. We spent three days in Addis and one day we headed out of town with Debre Libanos as our destination goal.We were partnered with Abay as our guide and Tesfaye as our driver. They were a great team and we thought we were fortunate to have them. They shared a wealth of knowledge about the sites we were visiting, took us places regular tourists never would have seen, and even gained entrance to several sites otherwise closed when we were there.we felt safe with Abay and Tesfaye. We were cared for. And they took us to restaurants offering wonderful local foods. We believe we saw everything we could in the short time we were on the ground. Of course, there still is a vast country beyond what we saw but that comes with a future visit.Without a doubt, I would use this tour company again and specifically the staff. And you know, that’s the strongest recommendation I can give!Posted on Tripadvisor
KarimVerified
Best Agency for Planning Ethiopia Trip My wife and I compared several agencies before booking. We found Vast to be the most responsive, most affordable, and most complete. Habtu and the Vast team planned our two week Ethiopia trip and were flexible in adding and removing activities although the schedule was already very complete. I am happy to say the trip was incredible. Vast takes safety first and prioritizes customer safety. The hotels we stayed at were always the best in the city we would visit. our trip was suitable for all ages and we will be recommending Vast to all travelers who want to visit Ethiopia!
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ethiopia?
October to March: temperatures are relatively comfortable, the weather is dry and the scenery is fantastic for photography.
How much do the tours cost?
Because availability and seasonality affect our costs, prices are subject to change, so we don’t publish fixed prices. Instead, we send you a personal quote for your dates and group, and the price we quote you is guaranteed for 10 days and confirmed once you book. Request your free quote via WhatsApp, phone or email.
Are all tours private?
Yes. All our tours are private and tailor-made, so you travel at your own pace with your own guide and driver.
Can I combine tours or change an itinerary?
Absolutely. Every itinerary is a starting point: we can shorten, extend or combine tours, for example the North with the Danakil, or the Omo Valley with the Rift Valley.
Can I see all of Ethiopia in less than a month?
Yes. The Best of Ethiopia Tour covers the south and the north in 21 days, and we can add the Danakil or the Simien Mountains. Contact us and we will help you plan your trip.
Do I need a visa to enter Ethiopia?
Most visitors need a visa; citizens of a few neighbouring countries, such as Kenya and Djibouti, are exempt. You can apply online through Ethiopia’s official e-visa website, evisa.gov.et. Requirements can change, so please check before you travel.
Plan your Ethiopia trip
Tell us your dates, number of travellers and what you would love to see. We usually reply within 1–2 working days.