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The 6 Best Bahir Dar Tours & Lake Tana Trips

6 tours  ·  from $145

The monasteries are on islands and the falls are an hour out of town, so both days involve a boat or a bus. The 6 below compare them on price, on how many monasteries you actually land at, and on whether the falls are running.

Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls. - Seeing Lake Tana’s painted monasteries
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Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

1.Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $250Our pick

Start at 7:00 am with Mass of Mass Ethiopia Tours for a private day around Bahir Dar, Lake Tana monasteries, and Blue Nile Falls. Expect ancient wall paintings, a hike, local sights, hotel transfers, and a flexible plan that can include traditional experiences you choose. The full day lasts about 8 to 11 hours.

“Mass, the guide, now friend is one of a kind. The places are mesmerising, got lucky to see a huge snake and birds blooming in color, geese with chicks, some traditional stuff I chose, (my request, nothing is forced upon you), met great pRead more”

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2.Bahir Dar Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Tissisat, the Smoking Waterfalls, and Lake Tana’s island monasteries. A private guide, car, boat, and bottled water are included. Guides such as Melese can adjust the day around your interests, while church entrance fees cost extra.

“We had a very enjoyable time in Bahir Dar. All went smoothly except for a couple of hiccups early on flight delay and a bit of rain. Hotels were good, transport on time, and the guides were good. Information was very helpful.”

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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture - Day 1: Lake Tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls
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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

3.5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,199

Travel through northern Ethiopia from Bahir Dar to Lalibela, with Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls, Gondar castles, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. You receive private transport, accommodation, breakfast, and a small group capped at 12. Domestic flights are not included, so check the total cost before booking.

“I highly highly reccomend Liyu Ethiopia tours. I am a solo woman traveler and I let Yhun, the manager of the agency, arrange a 5-day tour in North Ethiopia for me. Everything worked like a swiss clock- I was awaited in every airport by expeRead more”

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4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia - Day One: Lake Tana’s Painted Monasteries
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4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

4.4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $350

You’ll travel from Bahir Dar to Gondar with a small group of up to eight, visiting Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls, Gondar’s castles, and Simien Mountains National Park. The trip includes hotel stays, ground transfers, admission tickets, and a three to four-hour mountain walk. Guide Andualem is noted for his strong local knowledge.

“I picked a weekend getaway to the Simien Mountains with Ethio Target Tour and Travel after a recommendation from a friend, and it was pure magic! Our two-day adventure started with a road trip from Bahirdar to Gordan for an early lunch aRead more”

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2-Day private Tour in Bahir Dar and Blue Nile falls - Day one: Lake Tana monasteries and the 9:00 am start
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2-Day private Tour in Bahir Dar and Blue Nile falls

5.2-Day private Tour in Bahir Dar and Blue Nile falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $300

Spend two days exploring Bahir Dar with a private guide and driver. Cruise Lake Tana to Ura Kidane Mihret and other island churches, watch sunset from the Hilesilase Palace viewpoint, then walk to Blue Nile Falls and visit the local market. Boat transport, car, breakfast, fees, and domestic flights are included.

“A beautiful time and rich experience as well as a sense of security and care from the organizer. Great care and concern for your needs along the entire route. Good and safe drivers and guides who can behave even in difficult and unconventional situations. I fully recommend the office. I will choose Solomon again.”

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Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls - Crossing Lake Tana to the Zege Peninsula
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Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls

6.Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $145Best value

Explore Bahir Dar with a private guide, starting at the market before crossing Lake Tana by boat to Ura Kidane Mihret monastery. Finish at the Blue Nile Falls near Tis Isat. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and hotel return are included. Guides such as Genanew and Aman have handled similar trips, but the assigned guide may vary.

“Aman Ethiopia organized for us a two-day tour to Bahir Dar, Lake Tana and the falls of the Nile. Our guide there Genano, was excellent and very attentive. He also had a wonderful sense of humor. On the first day Genano took us on a boat to tRead more”

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