Click to see trip plan

Dallol and Erta Ale

from

USD

716

/ person
  • 1
  • 4 Days
PRICE

Eran Assidon

The Express Travel Group

...

  • Local time:14:03

Dallol and Erta Ale

from

USD

716

/ person
  • 4 Days

Dallol and Erta Ale

This is an adventure tour to the hottest place on earth. It consists of a Dallol volcano tour - one of the lowest spot on earth found at 116m below sea level, salt caravans, Lake Asale, the live volcano of Erta Ale, Lake Afdera, salt mines, remarkable colors of sulphur-caked hot springs and many geological fascinations.

Mekele – Hamed Ela (3-4 hrs)

Morning fly to Mekele and meet our representative at the airport. Then drive to Hamed Ela. This is where the Danakil Depression tour begins. You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravans stop before they proceed to the northern highlands and have lunch. While on this Danakil Depression tour enjoy the spectacular view of the landscape created by volcanic activities. En route you see many long caravans going to the salt mines and others coming out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels. Arrive in Hamed Ela and late in the afternoon drive to the salt lake called Lake Asale and enjoy the sunset with the late salt caravans. After the Danakil Depression tour adventure, enjoy the dinner from your cook and overnight- camp at Hamed Ela and get ready for tomorrow's Dallol volcano tour. Read more

Hamed Ela - Dallol Volcano Tour– Abala

After breakfast at around 06:30, head to embark on your Dallol volcano tour. There enjoy the spectacular full of eye catching colors of sulphur springs. The desert has several points laying more than 100meter (328ft) below sea level. On the way back see where salt mines at a place called Ragad (Asebo). While on your Dallol volcano tour, observe the breaking of the slat from the ground, cut into rectangular pieces and loaded on camels and donkeys. Back to Hamed Ela for lunch and then drive to the town of Abala for an overnights stay at a basic guest house. After a great experience on the Dallol volcano tour, enjoy the dinner from your cook. Read more

Abala – Erta Ale Trip

After breakfast set out to an Erta Ale trip. Lunch en route and enjoy views while passing through the changing landscapes of solidified lava, rock, sand, the occasional palm lined oasis and several small hamlets scattered here and there in this desert. Reach at Dodom and have dinner form your cook. Then start hiking (3-4 hours) to Ertale while camels transport all the camping materials, sleeping materials, mattresses and water. You may hire camels for yourself as the hiking might be tough. On the Erta Ale trip get to the rim of the live volcano and watch the unforgettable night by rim of the boiling larva lake. This is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and 1km square caldera at its summit. After the Erta Ale trip experience, stay at the camping sight nearby. Read more

Erta Ale-Lake Afdera- Mekele

Early morning rise with the sun and walk to the volcano for more observation, continuing your Erta Ale trip. Then leave around 7:00 to head back to Dodom for breakfast. After some time drive to Afdera, another salt lake for refreshment and swimming if you want and then have lunch. Finally drive to Mekele. Transfer to the airport to fly back to Addis. END OF SERVICE. Read more

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Hamed Ela
Hotel Camping
Day 2
Location Abala
Hotel Basic guest house
Day 3
Location Erta Ale
Hotel Camping

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • All entrance fees and licenses as per the program,
  • Accommodation,
  • All meals throughout the tour,
  • Bottles of water for the trip,
  • Ground transportation with 4WD(Toyota Land-cruiser) including fuel expense and drivers allowance - minimum of 2 cars per trip with local security,
  • Cook service,
  • Local guide service for the afar region as per the program,
  • Cooking and camping equipment,
  • Scout and police service in Afar Region as per the program and
  • Camel hire in Afar Region as per the program (for luggage) and
  • 15% government tax.

Package excludes

  • Domestic flight tickets for the sector of Addis Mekele Addis,
  • Alcoholic drinks with or without meals,
  • Camels for personal use,
  • Porters in hotels and airports,
  • Tips to the guides, hotel staff and other service providers,
  • Personal expenses like telephone calls, laundry service, etc.,
  • Video and photo camera fees and other services NOT mentioned above.

THE TEAM

Tariku Bekele

Kente

...

If you have any questions or you want to customize your trip we are here for you at any time.

  • Languages:English, Hebrew, Italian
  • Local time:14:03

BEST MONTHS

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12

SIMILAR TRIPS

WHY USE US

Your Dream Comes True

Easily find your favorite trip style and destination. Optimal matching with local travel professionals that will make your dream come true.

Best Quality

All our trips are quality assured by our experienced international travel teams. We’ve selected only the best destination management experts to ensure that your trip experience will be plain sailing all the way.

Fast and Easy

Find your favorite trip, pick your destination and plan your personalized vacation with a local expert in just 3 easy steps. No searching hundreds of websites! One place, all your dream vacations!

No Middleman

With Ollami, there’s no third party between you and the local experts. YOU pick your travel expert. YOU have full control of your costs and WE give you peace of mind that there are no hidden fees or charges.

Personal Reviews

All our reviews are written by REAL travelers who have experienced our service first hand. With Ollami you can expect great trips, real reviews and absolutely no surprises.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your experience is our priority. We offer secure payments, 24/7 professional customer service during the trip, worldwide via phone, email, chat or Skype.