Ethiopia · DANAKIL DEPRESSION TOURS

The 15 Best Danakil Depression Tours

32 tours  ·  from $300 a head

The Danakil is a convoy trip with an escort, a fixed departure and heat that decides the schedule. These 15 compare three-day and four-day runs, whether Erta Ale is included, and what the sleeping arrangements actually are.

3 Days Danakil Depression Tour - Day 2: Sunrise, salt mining, and Lake Afrera
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3 Days Danakil Depression Tour

1.3 Days Danakil Depression Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 135 reviews · from $450Our pick

Review the 3-day Danakil Depression tour, including Erta Ale, Dallol, salt mining, camping, costs, safety, meals, and practical tips.

“The landscapes were amazing - both Erta Ale and Danakil. The tour itself was mixed. The communication from the main guide during the tour was rather poor so the program was often not clear. More proactive communication would be goodRead more”

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3 Days Danakil Depression Tours Via Semera - Dallol turns volcanic heat into color
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3 Days Danakil Depression Tours Via Semera

2.3 Days Danakil Depression Tours Via Semera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $420Top rated

Review of a 3-day Danakil Depression tour from Semera, covering Dallol, Lake Assale, Erta Ale, Afdera, meals, camping, price, and practical tips.

“Excellent service, superb food and atention. The whole trip was well organized and with very good hotel, guide and picnic food (one of the best we saw). Yihun did a great job and was always ready to do what ever we need.”

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12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES - Three days in the Simien Mountains
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12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES

3.12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $1,641

A 12-day Ethiopia tour pairing Simien hikes, Lalibela churches, Danakil volcanoes, Tigray rock churches, and Addis highlights.

“Let me start by saying this tour was a great experience for myself and my partner. The tour was an incredible experience with a great range of activities and locations. I want to thank you and all the staff at Ethio Travel and Tours who helped mRead more”

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3 Day Danakil Depression Ertale and Dallol Tours - Erta Ale after sunset
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3 Day Danakil Depression Ertale and Dallol Tours

4.3 Day Danakil Depression Ertale and Dallol Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $400

Explore Erta Ale, Dallol, salt lakes, and Afar culture on a demanding three-day Danakil Depression tour from Addis Ababa.

“Our tour guide Kbrom was absolutely fantastic! From the very beginning, he impressed us with his friendly manner and extensive knowledge. He made the tour not only informative but also very entertaining. What stood out in particular was hRead more”

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3 Days Danakil Depression Tour from Semera City

5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil - Day 1: Lalibela’s churches carved from living rock
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5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression) - Day 1: From Gondar to the Simien Mountains
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6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

7.6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,435

Review of Ethiopia’s six-day Simien, Lalibela and Danakil tour, with practical advice on price, hiking, transport, meals and value.

“Disorganised, poor value for money, rude guide, long long journeys on rocky roads but amazing sights of the Danakil Depression were breathtaking. This tour is poor value for money! I paid £1,153.63 ($1500) plus, my internal flights which weRead more”

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2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights - Day 1: From Addis Ababa to Erta Ale
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2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights

8.2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $300Best value

Review of Ethiopia’s 3-day Danakil Depression tour, with Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Assal, salt caravans, costs, comfort, and practical tips.

“Ontzettend gave ervaring! Helemaal waard! Gave dingen gezien! Hou er wel rekening mee dat het een intense ervaring is en dat je 3 dagen in de buitenlucht bent en geen wc of douche of bed hebt. Je moet een beetje fit zijn en langere stukken kunnen lopen. Verder spreken niet alle drivers goed Engels dus je moet soms je vragen bewaren voor de gids die Engels spreekt. Verder is de vulkaan een beetje ingestort dus je gaat geen lava zien.”

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Lalibela, Axum, Danakil and Omo Valley 8 DAYS - Day One: Lalibela’s Churches Carved From Living Rock
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Lalibela, Axum, Danakil and Omo Valley 8 DAYS

9.Lalibela, Axum, Danakil and Omo Valley 8 DAYS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,051

Explore Ethiopia in 8 days, from Lalibela’s churches and Erta Ale’s lava lake to Omo Valley cultures, with flights and guides included.

“Just finished the 8 day tour and honestly had the best time ever! The Ethio Travel and Tours travel team are so amazing and really helpful with sorting you out for work / travel plans, and Muller was the best tour guide ever. Can’t recommend this tour enough, loved every second!”

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Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours - Day 2: Dallol’s strange colors and Erta Ale after dark
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Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours

10.Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $950

Review of a five-day Ethiopia tour pairing Danakil’s volcanoes and salt lakes with Lalibela’s remarkable rock-hewn churches.

“The team was so knowledgeable & about tours far exceeded our expectations. Aman was responsive and took care of everything. He kept in close contact and was always willing to answer any questions we had. Our guide Solomon made the trip so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to anyone interesting in any tours to Ethiopia.”

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Addis Ababa Tours, Danakil Depression Tours, Omo Valley Tribal Tours, Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Simien Mountains Trekking, Tour Reviews

Danakil Depression, Lalibela, Omo Valley and Simien Mountains

11.Danakil Depression, Lalibela, Omo Valley and Simien Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $3,410

Review of a 13-day Ethiopia tour covering Danakil, Lalibela, Omo Valley, Bale Mountains, Addis Ababa, culture, wildlife, and value.

“I can't stop talking about how amazing our trip to Ethiopia was with Gashaw as our guide! From the very first moment, his passion for his country and culture rubbed off on us. In Addis Ababa, he showed us the most fascinating corners of the ciRead more”

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5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil - Day 2: Axum’s ancient ruins and the road to Hawzen
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5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

12.5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $1,000

Review of a five-day Ethiopia tour covering Lalibela, Axum, Gheralta, Erta Ale, Dallol, flights, camping, and practical value.

“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”

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3 Days Danakil Depression Tour - Day 2: Sunrise, salt mining, and Lake Afrera
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3 Days Danakil Depression Tour

13.3 Days Danakil Depression Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $450

Review of Ethiopia’s 3-day Danakil Depression tour, with Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Asale, camping, cost, itinerary, and practical advice.

“I love the colors, they are otherworldly. The salt flats, acid pools, and fiery lava seem like they belong to another planet. thanks to the tour provider, Great Ethiopian tours & travel, very professionals in deed and what i love most is the way they Read more”

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3 Days 2 Nights Small Group Danakil Depression Tours - Day one: Semera to Afdera and the Assale salt flats
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3 Days 2 Nights Small Group Danakil Depression Tours

14.3 Days 2 Nights Small Group Danakil Depression Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $500

Review of a 3-day Danakil Depression tour from Semera, with Dallol, Erta Ale, salt flats, meals, camping, costs, and practical tips.

“Zero (0) Stars... After booking this tour and receiving confirmation from Viator, I was left stranded at the airport on my scheduled tour date. Find another option if you're looking to get to the Danakil Depression.”

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2 Nights 3 Days Visiting Danakil Depression - Day 1: Semera, Afdera, and the road to Kurswad
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2 Nights 3 Days Visiting Danakil Depression

15.2 Nights 3 Days Visiting Danakil Depression

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $400

Review of a 3-day Danakil Depression tour with Erta Ale, Dallol, Afdera salt lake, meals, camping, and flights from Semera.

“My experience in the Danakil Depression both in Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano was truly unforgettable, and it's all thanks to Gashaw. His an incredible coordination, leadership, and passion made the journey so special. Your knowledge and dedication are unmatched.”

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