Debre Libanos Tour: History and Nature Escape

Discover Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa. Experience history, nature, and local culture in one trip.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Debre Libanos - Travel to Debre Libanos, stopping along the way to explore the rural areas of Ethiopia. Debre Libanos is a significant monastic hub for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, established by the esteemed 13th-century mystic, St. Teklehaimanot.
  • Portuguese Bridge - Visit the Portuguese Bridge and Jemma Gorge, and observe Gelada baboons…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local guide at the site, Bottled water
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • All not mentioned in the inclusion like personal expenses, tip for the guide and driver
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating full-day journey to Debre Libanos Monastery and the Portuguese Bridge, situated just 110 km north of Addis Ababa. This excursion offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and awe-inspiring landscapes, making it a must for both nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Discover the revered Debre Libanos Monastery, admire the…

Location
Debre Libanos
Ethiopia German lodge , Addis Ababa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ingolfm392
Dec 30, 2025
Super trip, highly recommended! - Joseph was a safe driver and a super guidebook. It was an all-round successful day! Highly recommended! Great photos and for a day incredibly many impressions collected!
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Sid_a
Dec 1, 2025
Solo traveler with awesome tour guide - I had a great experience on this tour, mainly because of my guide our driver and guide Henok. He was happy, excited, passionate and very knowledgeable, patiently answered all my questions. The best part is that he's a great photographer. He took quality pics of me at the waterfall and mountain top. Lastly the communication from this company was very good. I was contact via WhatsApp and kept up to date on timing. I would recommend this tour.
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Lsullivaninbox
Nov 20, 2025
Amazing day trip on a layover!! - I did the Debre Libanos day trip during a short layover in Addis Ababa, and it ended up being one of the best solo travel experiences I’ve had. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe, relaxed, and well taken care of the whole time. My guide, Birhanu, was absolutely amazing, kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Ethiopian history and culture. He made everything feel easy and stress-free, from the drive out of the city to exploring the monastery and the surrounding gorge. The highlight for me was spending time with the gelada baboons. Seeing them so close, in their natural habitat, was surreal. They’re calm, beautiful creatures, and Birhanu knew exactly where to find them without disturbing them. It felt like a very special moment, not a rushed tourist stop. We also stopped for lunch, and the food was delicious and exactly what I needed after the bridge. It was a great way to experience local cuisine without worrying about where to go or what to order. If you’re passing through Ethiopia on a short layover, or just want a refreshing escape from the city, I highly recommend this tour. And definitely ask for Birhanu, he truly made the day memorable.
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From $80
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).