2 Days Dallol trip

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Dallol is a unique, terrestrial hydro-thermal system in Ethiopia. It is known for its unearthly colors and mineral patterns, and the very acidic fluids that are discharging from its hydro-thermal springs.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Scout and police service
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Bottled Mineral Water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Local guide service
Alcoholic Beverage
Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Mekele – Hamede Ela

    1 stop
  • 1
    Erta Ale

    The Danakil Depression can be said to ‘begin’ here. It is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world, but is nonetheless spectacular, full of eye-catching colors, as in the sulfur springs. The desert has several points lying more than 100 meters (328 ft) below sea level; You pass through a small town of Berhale where the camel caravan stop before they proceed to the northern highlands. En route you see many long camel caravans coming to the salt mine and others going out of the Danakil with their salt loaded camels. (3-4 hrs drive) Camp Hamedela. After a drive to reach Hamad Ela, better village with a total population of about 500 people. Sunset at Dallol.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Dallol - Mekele

    1 stop
  • 2
    Erta Ale

    Morning tour Drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt. Look the activity of breaking the salt from the ground, cutting into rectangular pieces and loading on camels. You drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity, Dallol + Lake Assal + camel caravans. Excursion to Dallol (116 meters below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) colorful salts mining, visit Lake Assal, follow up camel caravans and walk with the Afar people. Drive back to Hamedela and proceed to Mekele.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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