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3 Days/2 Nights Dallol Depression & Erta'ale Volcano Tour
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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
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Offered languages
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- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
This tour allows travelers to experience a close-up view of an active volcano lake, the lowest inhabited place on earth and the beautiful picturesque landmarks of the Afar area.
Example Menu
Main
Set Menu Buffet
Contains soup, chicken & pasta dishes and fresh fruit
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Camping Gear
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
What to expect
DAY 1
MEKELE – ERTALE
After compiling all logistics, we start early drive to Dodem (at the base of Erta Ale).Dodem is about 9.5km from Erta Ale and it takes about 3 hrs trekking. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to Erta Ale at 20:00 hours. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING AT ERTALE’S RIM.
DAY 2
ERTALE – AB’ALA
Waking up early before sunrise and visit north crater descend from Erta Ale at around 6:00am. You will reach latest at 09:30 am at the camp, after breakfast time to relax. Return back to Ab’ala by dusk.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING AT AB’ALA
DAY 3
AB’ALA – DALLOL – MEKELE
Morning tour drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt and you will have the chance to look at the daily activity of breaking the salt from the ground. Drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity; Dallol + Lake Assale + salt canon, camel caravans, follow up camel caravans and drive back to Hamedela for lunch and proceed to Mekele airport.
MEKELE – ERTALE
After compiling all logistics, we start early drive to Dodem (at the base of Erta Ale).Dodem is about 9.5km from Erta Ale and it takes about 3 hrs trekking. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to Erta Ale at 20:00 hours. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING AT ERTALE’S RIM.
DAY 2
ERTALE – AB’ALA
Waking up early before sunrise and visit north crater descend from Erta Ale at around 6:00am. You will reach latest at 09:30 am at the camp, after breakfast time to relax. Return back to Ab’ala by dusk.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING AT AB’ALA
DAY 3
AB’ALA – DALLOL – MEKELE
Morning tour drive to Ragad (Asebo), the place where the localities are mining salt and you will have the chance to look at the daily activity of breaking the salt from the ground. Drive ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity; Dallol + Lake Assale + salt canon, camel caravans, follow up camel caravans and drive back to Hamedela for lunch and proceed to Mekele airport.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
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