At St. George church Lalibela, Ethiopia
Dan Lalibela Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Tripadvisor, Viator, Bokun, GetYourGudie, Civitatis & Private Guide World
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email WM | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The operation is trustworthy
Dan arranged this 6-day trip very smoothly.
The whole journey is a one-stop service, including round-trip flights, transportation and all meals and accommodations.
He explained the Lalibela churches in great detail and patiently answered our questions, fully demonstrating his native knowledge and professionalism.
Afterwards, he accompanied us on a seven-hour drive from Lalibela to Semera, which seamlessly connected to another journey to Danakil Depression. We passed many checkpoints with guns on the way, but he was able to handle them all with ease and we passed through them smoothly.
Danakil's journey which he entrusted agency was very competent. I have to praise the drivers for being careful and safe. Although the road was bumpy, we felt comfortable sitting there. I have to praise our tour guide Tesfa. He said I belong to lava ,this sentence told me how professional knowledge he did. What's more, he handled the guests' dissatisfaction calmly and with high emotional intelligence (but I think those were the tourists' own problem). I was deeply impressed by him.
This trip is beyond criticism and I sincerely recommend Dan to anyone who comes.
Email Vedika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour with Daniel!
We booked an 8 day tour with Daniel which was great! We spent two days in Lalibela and he showed us round the churches and took us up to the monastery, he also had us at his home for lunch - Daniel is from Lalibela and has spent a lot of time at the churches so knows a huge amount about them and can you show you lots of different parts that others may not know about. He also took us for drinks on our last day in Lalibela! He then booked us on to a 3 day tour of the Danakil Depression - although this is where we parted ways he continually checked on us to make sure we were okay during the danakil tour! The tour he booked us on to was extremely well planned and amazing to see! He then arranged for us to visit the Tigray region - everything was seamless, he planned all the drivers and accommodation and was flexible to our needs when we had already booked accommodation in certain places. Long after the tour with Daniel ended we needed help contacting a hotel as we didn’t have the ability to make calls to Ethiopian numbers - I messaged Daniel on the off chance he could call for us and he sorted everything out for us and then called us to make sure everything went okay! It was great booking with Daniel and we always felt safe and assured that everything would go to plan!
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Email Adam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dan was knowledgeable, professional and very well organized!
Dan was our guide for 3 days during the Christmas celebrations this year in Lalibela. He was extremely knowledgeable and looked after everything from when we arrived in town until we left! My wife and I had a fantastic time and look forward to visiting Lalibela again with him in the future!
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Email Kyle Roussel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic 4 days in Lalibela with Daniel as my guide.
I recently returned from a 3 night stay in Lalibela where Daniel was my tour guide throughout my stay. He designed a great itinerary for us (6 people -my wife and I, my 2 aging parents, and my 2 young kids) and did a fantastic job explaining why these churches and this city is so special and important.
I have been to 44 countries around the world and all 7 continents, and this was the most authentic cultural experience of my life. The cultural immersion here, especially during Holy Week, is unparalleled. If you are on the fence on whether you should come or not, then be assured that its worth it. And book your experience with Daniel. He is a must if you want the greatest experience here in Lalibela.
PL
Email Nat | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Experience in Lalibela and the Abune Yosef Mountains
Unforgettable Experience in Lalibela and the Abune Yosef Mountains
We had the pleasure of participating in a tour organized by Dan Lalibela Tours, and I must admit, it was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. The organization, the guide's care, and the tour itself were all of the highest quality.
The churches in Lalibela are a true marvel of architecture and spirituality. Our guide not only provided us with detailed information about their history, but also managed to immerse us in the mystical atmosphere of the place. Thanks to his knowledge, we were able to better understand the significance of these extraordinary structures.
The trek in the Abune Yosef Mountains was a separate chapter of our journey. The views were breathtaking, and walking in the company of local guides and their incredible hospitality was a real pleasure. We also had the opportunity to encounter endemic wildlife, including the famous geladas, which was an unforgettable experience.
The entire logistics – from transport to accommodations and meals – was excellently organized. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip. Additionally, the tour organizer was very flexible and tailored the route to our needs and pace.
We wholeheartedly recommend Dan Lalibela Tours to anyone who wants to fully experience the beauty and culture of Ethiopia! It’s a journey that will stay in your heart forever.
BR
Email Guilherme | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Full Experience in Lalibela (Guide, Hotel, Transfer and even Souvenirs)
It was our first time in Ethiopia and we wanted to fly to Lalibela but news online said it could be dangerous. We asked around but there were not so many information for us to be sure. So we decide to give it a try. And we are really happy we did.
Already in the plane we felt good with the presence of other tourists. But we we arrived we met Dan who is a really nice guy, and told us a lot about the city he grew up in.
Visiting Lalibela was an amazing experience, from the scenery views close to the airport, to the food and the hotel, to the churches itself, and dan choose the best way to present it to us.
It is sad to see that because of misinformation, tourism has been deeply affected in such a unique place, but i wanted to write these review also to encourage other people to visit Lalibela.
Send Danny a message, im sure he will be able to provide a wonderful experience of you!
RU
Email Philipp L. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The man who created a fairy tale for us
I almost never write reviews, but for all the work Daniel has done, this is the least I can do for him. When I was choosing Ethiopia, I found quite a few travel agencies to whom I wrote a list of places I wanted to visit. And Daniel was the only one who described in great detail all the places to visit and why they should be visited; approached our desires individually; did not offer trivial tourist routes; and told us about some subtleties that no one else told us about. Daniel completely freed us from any worries about moving around the country, always controlled the situation and resolved any difficulties that arose or our desires. For our trip, Daniel selected an incredible team, to whom we are also very grateful. In each region, we were met by local guides who provided us with a sense of safety, knew everything and organized colorful routes for us, thanks to which we were able to see the unique beauty of Ethiopia. In each tribe we were met by a local guide who knew everyone there, which allowed us to delve into the life and culture of the tribes.
One of the main desires was to attend the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, and Daniel advised us to celebrate this holiday not in the capital, but in Lalibela. And we believe that his suggestion was 100% correct. The spectacle was very impressive, we are very glad that we were able to be here. He knew the best places to stand to really enjoy the festival in honor of the holiday, and also personally conducted 2 days of excursions to the temples of the city, told in detail and showed unique places.
Thanks to Daniel, we traveled all over Ethiopia (Turmi, Jinka, Abra Minch, Lalibela, Addis-Ababa, Danakil Depression and Simien Mountains), visited the most amazing and unique places on the planet, saw things we couldn't even dream of, lived in the most beautiful places, experienced a whole kaleidoscope of emotions and received an incredible number of the warmest and most unforgettable emotions and impressions. Because of this, we fell in love with Africa and now dream of visiting more than one country. The only thing I regret is that Daniel only works in Ethiopia.
Email Tess L | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Daniel, Fantastic Guide in Lalibela, Trip Coordinator
Daniel recently showed me around Lalibela for 3 days and was a wonderful guide! He was really considerate and adjusted the schedule to do things that I was interested in. Daniel's father was a priest so he has a lot of special insights into the churches and culture. Having homemade lunch with his family was a true highlight. He was very respectful, and which was important to me as a solo female traveller. Daniel also helped me plan a trip to Harar and Arba Minch (Konso & Dorze) and coordinated fantastic local guides in each place. All arranged by WhatsApp and email in advance. Highly recommended!!!
Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour
I recently took a 10 day trip in Ethiopia with Dan and it was an amazing experience. We visited Lalibela including a day of trekking, Bahir Dahr, Gonder and the Simien mountain. Package included accomodation transfers and local guides at each location.
Dan took me to some cool local places and had great recommendations for coffee and restaurants. Was also very flexible and willing to tailor every part of the tour to my interests e.g I mentioned I was interested in a traditional coffee ceremony and he had arranged one for me that afternoon. All of the accomodations were very good.Cost was also very reasonable.
I would recommend travelling with a guide as it makes things logistically easy and you get to have more unique local experiences
CH
Email Christoph schmid | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
organisation with exceptional Knowlage on Lalibela ans surroundings and very friendly contact
I organized quite a lot of trips and tours, guided by Daniel Shewalem. He grow up in the village and knows many details you can not find in a written guide. He is a very friedly man, reliable and has many good ideas for sight seeing.
