At St. George church Lalibela, Ethiopia
Dan Lalibela Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Tripadvisor, Viator, Bokun, GetYourGudie, Civitatis & Private Guide World
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,042 to $6,944 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Rodrigo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Danakil Depression
Excellent service from Danil. He helped me organize my trip to the Danakil Depression, answered all my questions, and made sure everything went smoothly during the tour. On my last day, with some free time, he also arranged a driver to help me explore more of Addis Ababa.
Email Tess L | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Daniel, Fantastic Guide in Lalibela, Trip Coordinator
Daniel recently showed me around Lalibela for 3 days and was a wonderful guide! He was really considerate and adjusted the schedule to do things that I was interested in. Daniel's father was a priest so he has a lot of special insights into the churches and culture. Having homemade lunch with his family was a true highlight. He was very respectful, and which was important to me as a solo female traveller. Daniel also helped me plan a trip to Harar and Arba Minch (Konso & Dorze) and coordinated fantastic local guides in each place. All arranged by WhatsApp and email in advance. Highly recommended!!!
Email Marios Forsos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An extremely knowledgable and capable professional
We worked with Daniel as part of a larger professional photography project, with very exacting requirements, oftentimes extremely demanding both in terms of the people we needed to work with as well as the conditions, timings etc. Daniel was able to make everything work, overcoming any challenges which arose during the project and providing quick solutions. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Daniel, I would recommend his services to everyone, and even more so to any demanding professional photographer visiting Lalibela and Ethiopia in general. I am personally looking forward to working with Daniel again soon.
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Email Sohaib | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One day trip to Lalibela with a competent guide
I went to Lalibela with 2 friends of mine for a one-day trip in mid-October. I contacted Daniel 2 weeks before our arrival. We discussed in length all details of the trip. He helped us make the perfect plan to make the best of our short stay. I appreciated his prompt responses and well articulated and detailed answers. It was very helpful since we had worries about the overall situation in Lalibela after the war. But we weren’t disappointed at all. He was punctual, he picked us up in the airport and dropped us at the end on time. He arranged our stay in the hotel and our meals. And most importantly he had deep knowledge of the history of his town. He speaks perfect English and we appreciated his energetic and captivating way of storytelling. He added more depth to our visit with his extensive knowledge of the region and all the hidden gems. We also went on a hike to Asheton monastery, which was a challenging trek where you get to enjoy the best landscapes of the beautiful Lalibela nature. We discussed a variety of topics (politics, religion, history…). Daniel answered all of our inquiries. I highly recommend Daniel for all his skills and professionalism. He made our trip worthwhile. I rate him as excellent.
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Email David F | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flexible and easy to organize
We booked a 2-day trip to Lalibela with Daniel and had a very good experience overall.
We were a group of 7 (including children), and he was flexible in adapting the itinerary to fit our schedule and interests. We initially found him through Civitatis, but decided to book directly in order to customize the trip.
Communication was clear and easy via WhatsApp, in English. During the tour, we were also accompanied by Solomon, who speaks Spanish, which made things more comfortable for our group.
We stayed at Sora Lodge Lalibela, which was a good choice — comfortable, clean, and with great views.
The itinerary was flexible and allowed for a few extra stops, like visiting the local market and taking photos, which the kids especially enjoyed.
Overall, everything worked smoothly and as expected. I would recommend Daniel if you’re looking for a flexible and straightforward way to visit Lalibela.
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Email Chiara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful guide
Daniel organized a five-day tour of Lalibela and the Danakil region for us, including ground transportation from Lalibela to Semera. A very knowledgeable and well-organized guide, he gave us an exceptional half-day tour of Lalibela's churches, skipping nothing and explaining the unique features of each church. Even the Danakil region tour (on which he didn't accompany us) was perfect. He was very helpful even when he wasn't with us, always making sure everything was going smoothly. Highly recommended!
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Email Raul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 2 day Lalibela tour
The experience was fantastic. Daniel was born and raised in Lalibela and knows every corner and every church perfectly; they're all incredible. Lalibela is a special place, culturally and historically very interesting. On our hike through the mountains, we got a glimpse of rural life and fantastic views of Lalibela, ending at the Ashton Maryam Monastery. Thank you so much, Daniel, for your kindness.
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Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience in Lalibela
I highly recommend Dan as a guide for visiting Lalibela! My partner and I spent three days exploring this incredible place with him, and it was an unforgettable experience.
From the moment we met him, we felt completely safe and well-cared for. Since Dan lives locally and knows the terrain inside out, his expertise was evident in every step of our journey. His professionalism shone through in the way he naturally adjusted his pace to match ours, making even the hike up the mountain feel pleasant despite the altitude.
He guided us through the fascinating tunnels that connect the different churches and shared his deep knowledge of the site at every turn. What made the experience truly special, however, was his personal connection to Lalibela. Learning that one of his relatives is actually a priest at one of the incredible rock-hewn churches added a unique and emotional layer to our visit. An unforgettable experience!
Email Boaz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five star experience
From planning months ago, Daniel was so helpful and quick to respond. I felt confident that he would take care of me the best he could. From arrival to Lalibela airport to drop off back at Lalibela airport, the experience was wonderful. The information about the history of the churches was precise without overbaring, so I feel like I could enjoy the sights and yet have enough information to understand. Going to the Sunday morning mass was more than expected. Growing up with church myself, I can definitely admire that mass. Daniel also gave me some alone time to walk around a little just to have a solo experience that I crave. Absolutely thankful for Daniel's care. I hope Daniel will help me with other experience for different parts of Ethiopia. He also arranged a half day tour for Addis Ababa for me.
Email Tabitha Garcia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide
Excellent tour guide!! Highly recommend to anyone traveling to Ethiopia to book some day tours with him. He is very knowledgeable with the history of Ethiopia and has a great rapport with the local museums and restaurants. When I return I'll definitely be booking a Lalibela tour.
