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Full Day Trekking to the Crater Lake of Wonchi

1 Day

Crater lake of Wonchi(152 km west of Addis Ababa between Ambo and Woliso) is an area of outstanding beauty from the top down to the emerald green water below, with an ancient island church accessible via a boat ride across the lake. It’s magnificent landscape, volcanic hot springs surrounded by lawns and shade tress makes it one of the best sites to walk, trek, hike and even horseback riding.

<p>6:30 - Pick up from your destination/home. </p><p>7:30 - Meet with the guide/driver and briefing about the tour.</p><p>7:45 - Drive to Wonchi (152 km from Addis) via Ambo (125 km from Addis). </p><p>10:00 - Snack. Trekking down (about 45 minutes) to the Lake and take a local boat ride to visit island monastery at the Crater Lake. Trek up to the vehicle (about 45 minutes). </p><p>13:00 - Drive to Woliso (37 km from Wonchi)</p><p>13:30 - 14:30 - Lunch at Negash Lodge (Woliso). </p><p>14:30 - Stay at Negash Lodge, relax, explore the surrounding or swim at pool filled with hot spring water. </p><p>15:30 - Stop at a rural village for local life visit.</p><p>16:30 - Drive back to Addis Ababa. </p><p>19:00 - Cultural authentic Ethiopian cultural food buffet along with cultural drinks, live music and dances of the diverse nations and nationalities of Ethiopia.</p><p>21:00 - Drop off to your destination/home.</p>

Price Includes

  • Pick up from & drop off to the hotel/where you stay, air-conditioned 2016 minivan for land transport, professional English speaking tour guide, all applicable entrance fees at the church, boat fee, packed lunch, bottled natural water.
  • starting from USD 115 per person
  • Add-Ons: authentic Ethiopian cultural dinner for 20 USD per person.

Price Excludes

  • Drinks unless specified. Tours not mentioned above. Tips to guides & driver.

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Full Day Trekking to the Crater Lake of Wonchi
From $ 115
/ Adult