Escape From Addis - Day Trip To Debre Libanos And The Portuguese Bridge
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A scenic drive to visit the Debre Libanos monastery, founded in the thirteenth century. Take a tour of the Debre Libanos church and take a short hike to the cave where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years. See the amazing view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge, see the rushing waterfalls, visit the Portuguese Bridge and see the Gelada baboons.
- You will drive about 110 km to Debre Libanos.
- You will start a tour of the church and the museum.
- You will then take a short hike up to the cave church where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years.
- Then you will drive to a location where you will have an impressive view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge and take a short hike down to the Portuguese Bridge, the waterfall, and the home of the Gelada baboons.
-There is a restaurant near the bridge where you can have lunch . You will return to Addis in the late afternoon.
Description
Itinerary
Visit the Debre Libanos monastery, founded in the thirteenth century. Take a tour of the Debre Libanos church and take a short hike to the cave where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years. See the amazing view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge, see the rushing waterfalls, visit the Portuguese Bridge and see the Gelada baboons.
Stop At:
• Debre Libanos 1000 Ethiopia
• Portuguese Bridge, Near the Blue Nile Water Fall, Debre Libanos Ethiopia
Inclusions
- DAY TRIP TO DEBRE LIBANOS AND THE PORTUGUESE BRIDGE,Blue Nile Gorge, waterfalls,Gelada baboons.
Exclusions
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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