Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge: Experience Ethiopian Rural Life

Experience Ethiopian rural life on a day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge. Explore local huts, learn about Ethiopian history, visit a monastery, spot endemic baboons, and admire stunning waterfalls.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Debre Libanos - Debre Libanos is an important monastic center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. The monastery was founded by the renowned 13th century mystic, St Teklehaimanot.
    Before driving back to Addis, we will stop at the Jemma River Gorge. The Jemma River is one of the tributaries of the Nile, and there is a drop of nearly 1000 metros to…
What's Included
  • Driver Allowance
  • Bottled water included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Fuel surcharges included
  • All entrance fees covered
  • Guided tours at sites
What's Not Included
  • All not Mentioned on The Inclusion
Additional Information

This Tour will give a partial view of the Ethiopian Rural area like experiencing the local hut or grass houses of the countryside and chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia, the Life in the monastery and its museums, and also you will have a chance of seeing the Ethiopian endemic baboons called Chilada, variety of bird life which are abundant…

Location
Debre Libanos
Ethiopia German lodge , Addis Ababa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tztoy
Sep 29, 2024
Great day tour with Haben (ETT) - Went on 2 tours with ETT (Danakil will be reviewed separately). the day tour to Debre Libanos was amazing, with numerous Gelada monkeys to add to the miraculous experience. my guide was Haben (+251934824414 ). An amazing, funny guide, passionate about his country and a steady hand to use, when walking down the slippery Portuguese bridge :) It was a great and ease start to my travelling in Ethiopia. Definitely a great day tour from Addis! especially if you want to see the monkeys, but cannot go to Semien mountains
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Kota
Sep 9, 2024
The professional planner - my guide "Haben" made his best effort. even though the original plan has suspended by an official travel guidance and alert, he proposed an alternative plan. I had a lot of fun moments in Addis Ababa. Introducing history, driving in Merkato and talking are very professional. lunch and coffee break are also highlights. everyone should enjoy the time.
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Jinhachoi815
Aug 21, 2024
Good experience - It was good tour with guide Haben. It was very good experience about Ethiopian culture, food and history studying with tour company.
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V1185fmrogerh
Aug 12, 2024
Fantastic Day Trip to Debre Libanos - Fantastic day out with Haben our guide. Hotel collection was well organized and I only made the booking the night before, good transport with an experienced driver, water and refreshments provided for the roughly 2 1/2 hour drive to Debre Libanos. Access to the monastery was organized as soon as we arrived along with a guide and tour of the museum. Portuguese Bridge and the waterfalls is fantastic. Traditional meal and coffee on the return journey was a great experience. Absolutely no complaints.
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836priteshl
Jul 22, 2024
Debre Libanos - Eyob was amazing in planning and driver was great. Great experience of the old Monastery, lucky to see the Baboons and the Portuguese Bridge. Highly recommend this trip.
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Jamal_a
Apr 4, 2024
Interesting rular and nature tour … - Interesting tour. A bit of a drive …. At least you get a chance to get out of the city …. The guide was knowledgeable of the area and the local guides were extremely helpful as well. Ayob was a young ambitious tour guide . Had a great local lunch with the guide. I appreciated the extra efforts by Ayoub (The Guide) in navigating the short hike to the bridge. I really enjoy meeting the friendly Ethiopian everywhere.
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Srinivasan_s
Mar 22, 2024
Very good value - The guide, Kenaw, was very knowledgeable and went to great lengths to make the trip memorable. The food was also good
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Matthew_l
Jan 5, 2024
Stunning view and cultural tour - Some of the best views I’ve ever seen, guide and driver were very experienced and they know the place well. The church gave me a very different feeling when comparing to other churches I’ve been to and it was eye opening. The mountains… stunning. We also enjoyed a great lunch with a movie-like view, would absolutely recommend everyone to join this tour.
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Habeeb81
Jun 22, 2024
Nice trips around Addis Ababa - I had 2 trips to Wenchi Crater Lake and the other day to Debre Libanos monastery and Portuguese Bridge, with lunch each. Both of them were nice. But these 2 trips don't show you real Ethiopia, as you should have one of the other cultural and safari trips.
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Tiziano_b
Dec 9, 2023
Rocky start, wonderful ending - At the first there were some logistical troubles, but then the tour was amazing. Eyob is a great guide and very easy-going, I learnt a lot about Ethiopian history and music. Yarid is a fantastic driver. Recommended!
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From $100
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).