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The 14 Best Gondar Tours & Simien Departures

14 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $90

Gondar has the seventeenth-century castle compound and Debre Berhan Selassie’s painted ceiling, and it is the road head for the Simiens. Most of what sells here is a trek that leaves town, so the 14 below say plainly where each one goes and for how long.

6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression) - Day 2: Lalibela’s churches, carved from living rock
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6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

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

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

Review of Ethiopia’s 6-day tour through Simien, Lalibela, and Danakil, with practical advice on price, hiking, transport, 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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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park - Day two: the Jinbar waterfall and Gich village
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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

2.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

Review of a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with geladas, waterfalls, high peaks, village coffee, and practical booking advice.

“My friends and I had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He was very flexible when we requested changes to our itinerary. We learned a lot, saw some amazing sites and had an experience we won’t soon forget!”

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Simien Mountains – 4 Days - Day 2: The Jinbar waterfall and Gich village
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Simien Mountains – 4 Days

3.Simien Mountains – 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $500

Review of a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gonder, with geladas, high peaks, camping, meals, guides, costs, and practical cautions.

“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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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking - Day one: from Gondar to Debark and the northern escarpment
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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

4.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Review of a 2-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with dramatic cliffs, geladas, waterfalls, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.

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

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Day trek to Simien Mountain - Debark: permits, coffee, and a possible market stop
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Day trek to Simien Mountain

5.Day trek to Simien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Trek the Simien Mountains from Gonder to Chilkuwanit for Gelada baboons, sweeping views, lunch, water, and expert park support.

“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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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek - Day 2: Jinbar Waterfall, river lunch, and village coffee
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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

6.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

Review of a demanding 7-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with high passes, Gelada monkeys, camps, meals, costs, and practical advice.

“The travel planner and his team were amazing to work with. When we first contacted the planner, he put together an itinerary and we had a phone call and we got it changed to our needs.”

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2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain - Day 2: Jinbar Waterfall and the High Camp at Geech
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2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain

7.2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains over three days, with Geladas, Jinbar Waterfall, Imet Gogo views, meals, guide, scout, and camping included.

“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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3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking - Gondar to Sankabar, your first seven hours
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3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

8.3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $387

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains in three days, with Geladas, waterfalls, giant lobelias, mountain camps, meals, guides, and park fees included.

“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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Gondar city Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up - Fasilides Bath and the annual Timkat ceremony
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Gondar city Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

9.Gondar city Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

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

Review of Gondar’s castles, churches, Fasilides Bath, and Wolleka village, with airport pickup, a guide, 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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Day trek to Simeien Mountains - Debark permits and the park gate
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Day trek to Simeien Mountains

10.Day trek to Simeien Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250

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

“Being part of this day trekking was so amazing there was too much to see on the trip. They scheduled the tour according to the time we've got and arranged the tour with great destinations, which was we really enjoyed.”

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