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The 7 Best Bahir Dar Tours & Lake Tana Trips

7 tours  ·  from $145 a head

Two things bring people to Bahir Dar: the island monasteries out on Lake Tana and the Blue Nile Falls downstream. These 7 trips cover both by boat and road, priced and honest about how much water is going over the falls.

Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls. - Starting in Bahir Dar at 7:00 a.m.
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Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

1.Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $250Our pick

Explore Lake Tana monasteries, ancient wall paintings, and Blue Nile Falls on a flexible private day trip from Bahir Dar.

“Mass, the guide, now friend is one of a kind. The places are mesmerising, got lucky to see a huge snake and birds blooming in color, geese with chicks, some traditional stuff I chose, (my request, nothing is forced upon you), met great pRead more”

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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture - Day 3: Simien Mountains and gelada baboons
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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

3.5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,199

Explore Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela in five days with private transport, local guides, hotels, and flights extra.

“My daughter and I had an outstanding experience due to the fantastic organisation of our customized 8-day trip including Lake Tana, road trip Bahir Dar to Gondar, Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Harar and Addis Ababa). We met so many lRead more”

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4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia - Day 1: Lake Tana monasteries by boat
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4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

4.4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $350

Explore Bahir Dar, Lake Tana, Blue Nile Falls, Gondar, Lalibela-style churches, and Simien Mountains on a compact four-day Ethiopia tour.

“I picked a weekend getaway to the Simien Mountains with Ethio Target Tour and Travel after a recommendation from a friend, and it was pure magic! Our two-day adventure started with a road trip from Bahirdar to Gordan for an early lunch aRead more”

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2-Day private Tour in Bahir Dar and Blue Nile falls - Lake Tana and the island monasteries
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2-Day private Tour in Bahir Dar and Blue Nile falls

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2 Days Visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall & City Tour

6.2 Days Visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Review of a two-day Bahir Dar tour with Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls, city views, hotel stay, guide, and airport transfers.

“I had a pleasant time at Bahir Dar which is a beautiful city. I was able to see to visit Lake Tana Monastery and eat fresh fish, at the restaurant where you would see lots of pelicans. I also visited the Blue Nile waterfall which is certainly gorgeous. I proceed to Gonder and visit the castle, and camp at Simien Mountian.”

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Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls - Cruising across Lake Tana to Ura Kidane Mihret
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Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls

7.Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $145Best value

See Bahir Dar Market, Lake Tana’s Ura Kidane Mihret monastery, and Blue Nile Falls on a private six-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Great organisation of the two day trip to Bahir Dar! Aman set up a trip for us in a short notice, met up with me in Addis and was checking up if everything is going smoothly. Our local guide was amazing and we had wonderful time!”

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