The 10 Best Gonder Tours & Castle Visits

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

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

Travel from Gondar through Simien’s cliffs, Lalibela’s rock-cut churches, and the salt flats and volcanic pits of Danakil. Ethio Travel And Tours provides guides, drivers, security, camping gear, meals, domestic flights, and Afar-region support. Expect long drives, basic conditions, and serious hiking.

“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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2.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

Join Ethio Target Tours for a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar. Guide Jon leads the mountain walks, with company owner Solomon helping coordinate the trip. Expect gelada baboons, giant lobelia, village coffee, high escarpment views, and a demanding climb to Buwahit at 4,430 meters.

“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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3.Simien Mountains – 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $500

Spend four days hiking Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains from Gonder, with an English-speaking guide, cook, scout, mule team, camping gear, meals, and park fees included. Expect gelada baboons, village coffee, Giant Lobelia, 4,430-meter Buwahit, and a chance to see Ras Dejen.

“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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4.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Spend two days in Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, scout, mule and handler. Walk along the northern escarpment, watch gelada baboons, see Jinbahir Falls plunge 500 meters, and return to Gonder or continue toward Axum.

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

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5.Day trek to Simien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Leave Gonder at 8:30 am for Debark and Simien National Park. With a professional guide and security scout, trek from Buit Ras to Chilkuwanit for wide mountain views and Gelada baboons. Pickup, lunch, water, park fees, and transport are included.

“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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6.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

You’ll trek six nights across Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, from Sankaber to Adiarkay, with climbs near 4,200 meters, cliff-edge views, Gelada monkeys, and village coffee. Simien Image Ethiopian Tour and Travel Company provides transport, guides, scouts, meals, and park fees for this demanding $900 trip.

“Me and my friends love to trek. We has been trekking since young age and we trekked more than 17 mountains all around the world. This one was special because we enjoyed all the arrangements by the tour company and also the place is wonderful. Trekkers if you want to experience high quality service in Ethiopia choose this company”

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7.2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Start in Gondar and trek through Simien Mountains National Park with an English-speaking guide and scout. Expect high-altitude walks, Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelias, sunset views, and Imet Gogo. Meals, camping accommodation, park fees, and return transport are 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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8.3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $387

You’ll trek from Gondar through Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, scout, mules, and camp support. Expect Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, high-altitude camps, Imet Gogo views, and a possible Axum finish.

“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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9.Day trek to Simeien Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250

Leave Gondar at 8:00 am for a private day hike in Simien Mountains National Park. After permits and a park scout in Debark, walk from Buit Ras toward Chilkuwanit for cliff views, baboons, jackals, klipspringers, and highland birds.

“Being part of the day day trekking to the Simien Mountains was really great there is to much to see and to do on this trekking. The view up there is also something else, it really got me surprised the tour guide also professional he took us to Read more”

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10.Gondar city Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

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

Spend about 7.5 hours touring Gondar with an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, and a Blue Badge guide included. Visit Fasil Ghebbi, Fasilides Bath, Debre Birhan Selassie Church, and Wolleka. Airport or hotel pickup can make this a useful first day in the city.

“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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