Private Tour
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano. Tucked in the mountains outside of the town of Ambo, it provides stunning scenery including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys
Sitting in the shadow of Mount Wonchi, Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano. Tucked in the mountains outside the town of Woliso, it provides stunning scenery including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys. An ancient island church called Cherkos is accessible via a boat ride across the lake. The area is great for short hikes and even horseback riding is available for those who wish to do so.
A experienced and knowledgeable driver and tour guide will make this day to wenchi crater a unique experience.
Enjoy a boat ride over the lake and a hike through the crater along natural mineral water springs, visit the ancient island church called Cherkos, meet local community, learn about their way of life and watch exotic birdlife and wildlife
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Boot trip in lake Wonchi
Pick up and drop of to your hotel
Bottled water
Entrance
Local guide English speeking
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Professional experienced English-speaking escort tour guide
Select a pickup point
Enjoy the drive from Addis Abeba to Wonchi passing along the typical country side with green Banana and Insent plantaitions and the special traditional houses. Make a stop in Woliso. Woliso is a town in the Oromia region lying to the west of Addis Ababa. It is best known as a spa town and place of relaxation to Ethiopians – bath houses and hotels were constructed here as early as the 1930s Enjoy the taste a real Etiopine coffee made in the traditional way
Enjoy the great scenery of the Wonchi Crater and its Lake, including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys. The area is great for short hikes and even horseback riding is available for those who wish to do so. Visit the peaceful Guder Falls. You can hick down to the lake and take a boot ride over the lake to the ancient island church called Cherkos. Get the chance to watch the special bird life and observe the Colombose monkey
Pickup included
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
SANA A,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
That was a very well arranged day tour from A to Z . Anyone visiting Addis shouldn’t miss the views after the city up towards the crater lake and its beautiful views. Also seeing the views around the mud pond plus the tiny waterfall.It is very stiff coming up from the lake and also the mud ponds area. It’s better to ride a horse.
Randy P,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
This trip exceeded my expectations! The guide was fantastic and made the day both fun and exciting. During the hike, an additional guide joined us, providing valuable information and helping us find great spots for pictures. The hike was incredibly enjoyable, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The local people were friendly and willing to take photos with us. There is a delightful boat ride that also brings you to a charming monastery. Bringing small items or bills for the children and the church is a good idea, as they genuinely enjoy interacting with tourists.

mueller y,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
cool trip to the rural area outside Addis. The trips are well organized. Eyayaw is also aware of the security situation and is a good point of contact for tours in Ethiopia. At the place you make an approximate 2-hour hike (easy) and a boat tour. You can also admire locals' cabins and their ways of life. The drive is also interesting, as you pass remote villages.
mvsalads,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
If you want to get out of the city, this tour is a must! The views will take your breath away. Eyayaw is an amazing guide. I highly recommend the tour!



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