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Discover Ethiopia in January 2026 on one of these 7 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Addis Ababa, Geneta Mariam Church, Lalibela, Gondar, and Arba Minch during January 2026 as you enjoy land tours, cultural, local market visits, urban exploration, and archaeological site visits. Prices for trips in January 2026 range from $2,577 to $6,299 for a vacation of 5 to 10 days. Choose any of the below 7 itineraries in January 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Ethiopia trip planners.
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Timket Celebration procession
$5,496
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Timket Festival

9 Day Itinerary
  • Celebrate Timket Festival in Gondar
  • Hike a day in the Simien Mountains
  • Cruise on Lake Tana
  • See Lalibela's rock-hewn churches
Starts / Ends:
Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
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Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 9 days touring the Historic Route in Ethiopia and pair it with the Timket Celebration in Gondar at the Royal Enclosure and Fassilades Bath. Witness this solemn and yet joyous celebration in January while your private guide explains the rituals and gives you insight into the sacred traditions …
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Hiking the Simien Mountains
$5,279
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Ethiopian Christmas Festival

10 Day Itinerary
  • Witness the Christmas Eve Ceremony
  • Hear the priests chant and dance
  • Tour churches, markets and cities
  • Cruise Laka Tana and take day hikes
Starts / Ends:
Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 10 days on a tour of Ethiopia that includes many of its cultural sites and spend time in Lalibela on January 7, otherwise known as Ethiopian Christmas. Participate in the Christmas ceremony into the early AM hours in Lalibela and listen to the priests chant at sunrise as you join the locals …
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Simien Mountains in Ethiopia
$5,261
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Isolated Tribes of Ethiopia

9 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter varied and ancient tribes
  • Observe daily life and traditions
  • Encounter the Mursi, Konso & Karo
  • See the famous hominid \\\"Lucy\\\"
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Travel to the isolated Omo Valley region in Ethiopia, where you can encounter multiple unique and rich cultures that have been isolated and maintained their traditions and customs for centuries. Learn about the various people groups saturated in this tiny part of the world, and encounter their …
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The Holy Trinity Cathedral
$4,110
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Historic Route

8 Day Itinerary
  • Wander ancient rock-hewn churches
  • Cruise Lake Tana's monasteries
  • Hike the famous Simien Mountains
  • Visit the museum housing 'Lucy'
Starts / Ends:
Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 8 days on a privately guided tour of Ethiopia and explore the best places to visit in this fascinating and culturally rich nation. Tour rock-hewn churches in Lalibela and cruise the islands of the popular Lake Tana region. Hike through the Simien Mountains, which are some of the highest in …
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The Simien Mountains, or the "rooftop of Africa"
$4,394
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Simien Mountains Trek

7 Day Itinerary
  • Spend four days hiking the Simiens
  • Spot gelada baboons and foxes
  • Spend two nights at Simien Lodge
  • Summit Bwahit Peak on the 4th day
Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level:
Ultimate
Spend 4 full days trekking through the Simien Mountains on this 7-day Ethiopia tour. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, spot wildlife, and experience the mystery of the ‘rooftop of Africa’, one of its biggest mountain ranges. Trek from campsite to campsite as you make your way towards a …
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Two young girls painting their faces
$3,383
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Omo Valley Snapshot

6 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Konso and Chencha villages
  • Wander a diverse market in Key Afar
  • See a Mursi village in Mago Park
Starts / Ends:
Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activities:
Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend six days exploring arguably the most isolated and culturally rich regions in all of Africa. The Omo Valley in southwestern Ethiopia is home to a variety of diverse ethnic groups and tribes, many of whom still cling to their unique customs and live in relative isolation with the outside world. …
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Beautiful landscape behind St. George's Church
$2,576
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Ethiopia Highlights

5 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Lalibela's rock-hewn churches
  • Visit Red Terror Martyrs Memorial
  • Explore museums and craft markets
  • See wall paintings at Genete Mariam
Starts / Ends:
Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 5 days exploring the most popular highlights on this 5-day Ethiopia tour. Start with time in Lalibela, the crown of Ethiopia famous for its rock-hewn churches and scene of many religious ceremonies. Continue to tour and take an excursion to Genete Mariam, a large monolith carved into a …
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