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Gheralta Rock Private 3 Day Adventure Tour

By Liyu Ethiopia Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$768 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Step off the beaten track and discover the raw beauty of northern Ethiopia. This unique 3-day journey combines breathtaking treks through the Gheralta Mountains with intimate encounters in local communities. Climb to ancient rock-hewn churches carved into towering cliffs, marvel at centuries-old frescoes, and wake up to sweeping sunrise views over dramatic escarpments.

Stay in community-run lodges and guesthouses, where you’ll share meals, stories, and traditions with local families. From honey tasting and bread baking to unforgettable treks in the Degamba Valley, this experience connects you directly with the culture and landscapes that make Tigray so remarkable.

Perfect for adventurous travellers and culture seekers, this tour offers more than just stunning views—it gives you a chance to live Ethiopia, not just see it.

Activity location

  • Gheralta Rock
    • Hawzen, Mekele
    • Mek'ele, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gheralta Rock
    • Hawzen, Mekele
    • Mek'ele, Ethiopia

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Gheralta Rock Private 3 Day Adventure Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$767.98 x 1 AdultS$767.98
Total
Price is S$767.98
Until Mon, 23 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Hawzen – Trek to Maryam Korkor

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight: Community lodge in Megab or Hawzen.

Gheralta Rock

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival at Mekelle or Axum airport (preferably on a morning flight), you will be met by your guide and transferred to the Gheralta region, a scenic journey of approximately 2.5 to 4 hours. In the afternoon, enjoy a trek to the rock-hewn churches of Maryam Korkor and Daniel Korkor, perched dramatically on the cliffs and offering sweeping views of the Gheralta Mountains. In the evening, settle into a peaceful community lodge in Megab or Hawzen for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight: Community lodge in Megab or Hawzen.

Day 2: Abuna Yemata Guh – Edaga Arbi – Community Experience

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight: Community lodge in Megab or Hawzen.

Gheralta Rock

  • 6h
After breakfast, set out on a rewarding hike to Abuna Yemata Guh, a 6th-century church carved into a cliff face and renowned for its ancient frescoes and awe-inspiring location. Return to Hawzen for lunch, then continue with a 45-minute drive to Edaga Arbi, a picturesque town surrounded by the highlands of Tigray. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in authentic local experiences such as traditional bread baking, honey tasting, or a visit to a family farm, offering unique insight into daily life. Overnight: Local guesthouse or community-run lodge.

Day 3: Abuna Yemata Guh – Edaga Arbi – Community Experience

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Gheralta Rock

  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy breakfast on the rooftop of your guesthouse with sunrise views over the escarpments. Afterwards, embark on a trek through the fertile Degamba Valley, a lush and scenic area nestled between the mountains. Following the hike, transfer back to Mekelle for your onward flight or continued travels.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Gheralta Rock
    • Hawzen, Mekele
    • Mek'ele, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gheralta Rock
    • Hawzen, Mekele
    • Mek'ele, Ethiopia

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