Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu
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About the Activity
Take a relaxing time outside of Addis to discover volcanic crater lakes scenery with Addis Authentic Tours. This Tour will be the chance to discover more about Oromo culture while enjoying breath taking landscapes. During this tour, you will enjoy bird watching, local beverage, kayaking on a volcanic lake and discover ethiopian food in one of the finest resort of Bishoftu !7 hours to 8 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Driver Allowance
Areki Process and Taste
Guide services
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Kayak Tour on Kuriftu Lake
Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch at Kuriftu Resort
Fees : Surcharges on fuel. Fuel surcharge
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Bishoftu
Bishoftu, EthiopiaLocated 65km far from Addis Ababa (1h30 driving),Bishoftu means sweetness in Oromo language and used to be known as Debre Zeit "Mount of Olives". Bishoftu can be reached in an hour drive from Addis and is a popular place for tourists and locals to relax and enjoying fresh air and natural landscapes. Bishoftu is the home of resorts and of five crater lakes (Bishoftu, Hora, Babogaya, Kuriftu and Chelekleka) as well as the gateway of Ethiopian great Rift Valley.
The tour will start by visiting Bishofu Lake which is the second deepest lake in Ethiopia (90 meters deep) and traditional ethiopian habitations(Tukul) to learn how to make the homemade alcohol drink (Areki). After enjoying traditional coffee ceremony, the tour will continue with a walk around Babogaya Lake. This is a chance to see plenty different bird species.
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Kuriftu Water Park
Kuriftu Resort, Bishoftu, EthiopiaKuriftu Resort is located by Kuriftu Lake and offers different activities such as kayak, water park, sauna, etc.
During lunch time, the tour will continue at Kuriftu Resort to taste delicious ethiopian food and have kayak tour on Kuriftu Lake. 4 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We are ready to pick up our customers wherever they are located.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Africa/Addis_Ababa time to receive 100% refund.
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