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Bahir Dar Full-Day City & Lake Tana Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation
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Bahir Dar Full-Day City & Lake Tana Tour

About this activity

Bahir Dar is situated on Lake Tana, which is dotted with island monasteries some dating back to the 14th century. Its 30 odd islands represent today a unique natural habitat for plant life.

The Blue Nile Falls are a waterfall on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. They are known as Tis Issat in Amharic, when translated,means "smoking water" They are situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 kilometers downstream from the town of BahirDar and Lake Tana.

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At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–25
Guide
English
Operated by
Ethio Travel And Tours

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Professional Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Any alcoholic drinks
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Any videography or camera fee if needed
  • Not included: Services which are not mentioned in the above section

Itinerary

  1. Lake Tana

    5 hours Admission included

    meet your driver for the day and transfer a short distance to the lake shore. Take a boat trip on on Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake, to visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihret, Kibran Gebriel and Debre Maryam.

  2. Blue Nile Falls

    4 hours Admission included

    After a relaxed lunch break, drive to the Blue Nile Falls, located about 30 km from Bahir Dar. The falls are the most iconic waterfalls in Ethiopia.

    After visiting the falls, transfer back to Bahir Dar, stopping off for coffee on route.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Summer Land Hotel
  • Water Front Hotel
  • Lake Mark Hotel
  • BenMas Hotel
  • Summerland Hotel
  • Unison Hotel and Spa
  • Wynn Hotel - Bahir Dar
  • Rahnile Hotel
  • Royal Pension
  • Addis Amba Hotel
  • Lakemark Hotel

and 10 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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Bahir Dar Full-Day City & Lake Tana Tour

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