Ethiopia · BAHIR DAR TOURS

The 4 Best Bahir Dar Tours & Lake Tana Trips

4 tours  ·  from $250

The monasteries are on islands and the falls are an hour out of town, so both days involve a boat or a bus. The 4 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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