The 10 Best Gondar Tours & Castle Visits

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

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

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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2.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains for four days, with escarpment views, gelada baboons, Walia ibex, high peaks, and local coffee.

“Solomon and the ETT team were amazing, reliable, punctual and professional. Truly recommend ETT as a great partner in Ethiopia:)”

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3.Simien Mountains – 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $500

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains for four days with camps, gelada baboons, Walia ibex, high peaks, meals, and mountain guides.

“All my trip itineraries with ETT were lies. Semien 4 day does not go to geesh. Bale 3 day does NOT go to harena forest. And they didnt even book bale hotels! We got to goba to find out both hotels were full and had to drive back to Robe. ThRead more”

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4.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Review of a two-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with geladas, cliff views, waterfalls, meals, guides, transport, and practical tips.

“All the personnel supporting this trip were outstanding in their friendliness, knowledge and attentiveness.”

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5.Day trek to Simien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Review of the Simien Mountains day trek from Gonder, with Gelada baboons, Chilkuwanit views, lunch, transport, and practical tips.

“What a WONDERFUL experience it was! Booking on Viator was a breeze and after that I believe my tour was organized by Ethio Travel and Tour (ETT) via the agent Malese, but executed by Simien Eco Tours, who provided the AWD vehicle (ToyotRead more”

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6.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

Review of the seven day Simien Mountains trek from Gonder, with route details, wildlife, camps, costs, fitness advice, and booking tips.

“Me and my friends love to trek. We has been trekking since young age and we trekked more than 17 mountains all around the world. This one was special because we enjoyed all the arrangements by the tour company and also the place is wonderful. Trekkers if you want to experience high quality service in Ethiopia choose this company”

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7.2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Review of a 3-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, campsites, costs, and practical tips.

“Ethio Backpacker Tours organized a flawless 10-day tour through Ethiopia. From Lalibela to the Simien Mountains, everything was arranged to perfection. The service was friendly, and the guides were always available to help. We can’t wait to return!”

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8.3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $387

Review of a 3-day Simien Mountains trek from Gonder, with Gelada baboons, dramatic cliffs, camping, meals, guides, price, and practical tips.

“I took a part with other travelers a 3 days trekking to the Simien mountains.There were respectful and very kind team.Every thing was well organized.I recommend this Agency!”

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9.Day trek to Simeien Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250

Review of a private Simien Mountains day trek from Gondar, with cliff views, wildlife, lunch, transport, and practical planning advice.

“I just had to write to say thank you for the excellent & prompt customer service and follow up I have been provided with. The tour went very well. The family liked the way the tour guide interacted with the children. The tour guide was very knoRead more”

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10.Gondar city Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90Best value

Review of Gondar’s castles, churches, Fasilides Baths, and Wolleka village, with airport pickup, guide, transport, and practical booking advice.

“Tour was very well-organized by Simien Mt. Trekking & Tours. "Mickey" did a great job of connecting me with excellent guides, who made sure I saw all the highlights of Gondar. And he sent someone to meet me at the airport. We had lunch Read more”

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