3 Day Tour to the, Dallol, and Earta'le Volcano

Overview

Available languages

English

72 hours

Mobile ticket

The 3 day tour includes the Danakil Depression, Dallol, the salt mine, and Earta'le Volcano. Usually to visit this place it will take up to 4 days, but our tour will start in a different direction, and we make it one day less than the usual tour, which is the same tour as the 4 day tour.

On in the 3rd day you will return back to Mekele late afternoon, there is also an option to fly back to Addis in the evening.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air conditioned 4WD Vehicle

Camping equipment

Admission fee

Transfer to Airport or Hotel

Driver allowance

Scout

Breakfast

Guide

Any Flight

Any meal that is not included on the inclusion

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Dini Hotel

Semera Ethiopia

Semera Airport

Semera Ethiopia

What To Expect

Day 1

Semera - Erta’le Volcano

Accommodations

Overnight camping

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Erta Ale

Semera - Earta'le Drive to Earta'le via Lake Afdera one of the largest salt mining sites in Ethiopia optional bath at the salty lake and hot spring Late afternoon then continue the drive to Erta’le Volcano late afternoon arrival in Askoma 2 km trek from Askoma and spend the night in watching the dramatic volcano. Return back to the campsite overnight camping at the campsite

8 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Earta'le Volcano - Dalol

Accommodations

Overnight camping

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Dalol

Earta'le - Dalol Drive to Hamedella through Sandy and rugged lava and Drive to Dallol visit lake Asale, The lake is extremely salty and is surrounded by a salt-pan, which is still mined. The salt is transported by caravan to the rest of the country spend sometime watching the most beautiful sunset reflecting in the salt lake and swim in the salt lake drive over the salt flat . Overnight Hamedella

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Dalol - Mekele

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Dallol

Wake up in the morning from the campsite see the dramatic landscape formed by a volcanic eruptions and the sulphur, Iron, sodium and other elements and different minerals pouring out of the Earth, This has create a very toxic and beautiful landscape with different colors, After spending sometime watching the sun rise over the colorful landscape after breakfast drive to Mekele, and tour ends in Mekele, Clients who would like to continue their tour to the other site in Tigray or Lalibela rock churches and Omo Valley, Please feel free to contact us.

8 hours • Admission Included

Options

3 Day Tour to the Danakil Depression, Dallol, and Earta'le Volcano

Pickup included

Private Tour Tented Camping

Tented Camping
Latest Model Land Cruiser
Pickup included

Reviews

4.67

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unique experience in remote areas of Afar
gregorcigut,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Nice tour to Ethiopia’s north-east region of Afar. Mostly days consist of driving long distances in a Landcruiser (over mostly good unpaved roads) to reach remote spectacular spots, such as salt lakes, acid areas and volcanoes. The itinerary was well followed and sights were spectacular. Beware that there is zero infrastructure in the area - sleeping is under the stars on portable matresses, there is no water supply (apart from bottles in the car - no cooler though), electricity, toilets, etc. This gives a special pristine feeling to the experience, but it is worth mentioning as it was not that clear to me prior to realizing on spot. Explanations on the various spots are provided through guides, while drivers stick to their job of driving, which they perform in a safe manner throughout. Meals are served in camps and restaurants, with rather limited choice, as understandable given the remoteness of the area.
Mr
jimchen21,
Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a packed itinerary with sites and places visited that were unique. The guide and driver were very knowledgeable and accommodating. They took us through scenic roads passing interesting villages and hikes to the volcano. Overall it was a great experience
Amazing Tour
78christianer,
Nov 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was such a great experience. Well organized, friendly staff and so much to see! The night hike to the volcano was amazing, although it was hard to see all the lava because of the fog. But sleeping right next to a volcano under the open sky was amazing. The Danakil Depression was just breathtaking! If you are into nature and landscapes you should do the Tour. The guides shared a lot of information about those places, and gave us a taste of living in the outback, far away from the big cities of Ethiopia and the warm hearted hospitality of the locals. Our chef, who was responsible for our meals, was excellent! On the last evening he prepared a little buffet of original ethiopian food...and it was extraordinary!!! Thank you guys for this amazing trip!!!