Yirgachafe Coffee Tour ETHCO 01

Yirgachafe Coffee Tour ETHCO 01

Overview
For Coffee lovers this tour in southwest Ethiopia is a Must! Visit the birthplace of coffee in the Kaffa region (from which the word coffee derives), smell the aroma and sample the taste as you observe the “bean to cup” production process! On this tour you will also enjoy exploration of the beautiful and extensive lush Bonga coffee plantation forest reserve complete with 14 stunning cascading waterfalls.
Activities
Activities

In the morning drive to Hawassa via rift valley Lakes such as Ziway referred as the bird watchers’ paradise. Then short stop at Shashamane town which is famous for being the settlement of many Rastafarians from Jamaica and other countries. They worship Haile Selassie (former name:"Ras Tafari") as their savior and Ethiopia as their paradise. Then, farther drive 25KM to Hawassa for overnight stay. Overnight: Hotel/Lodge

After breakfast, attend the daily local fresh fish market on the shores of Lake Hawassa. This market will be a truly local experience as you observe people enjoying different varieties of fish including the Ethiopian version of “Sushi”. You will also be able to spot a number of aquatic birds. Then, drive to Yirgalem. Your destination today is Aregash Lodge nestled between coffee fields and lush vegetation. The bamboo-thatched tukuls are built in the style of traditional regional Sidama village houses. The nearby forest is home to a diverse and prolific flora, which harbors over 100 species of birds and mammals. The coffee plantation and the nightly visits (and sounds) of Hyenas are additional attractions to be found in the surrounding area. Overnight: Lodge

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge before driving to the Yirgachafe area where a world renowned varieties of Ethiopian coffee are grown - enjoy visiting several coffee cooperatives. In the afternoon, drive to Langano and after checking in to your resort, head to the lakeside in the late in the afternoon admire the gorgeous sunset over beautiful Lake Langano. Overnight: Lodge/Hotel

Drive back to Addis admiring beautiful nature and landscape Transfer to the airport if have international flight “End of the tour”
What’s Included
  • 3 Nights’ hotel cost on Twin/Double room, and Bed & Breakfast basis
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking local guide
  • Payment for scout/ranger
  • Ranger /Scout /
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • One litre of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what is included section
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation                                                                    Penalty

More than 30 days before arrival                                              No fees

Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival               25% of the total value

Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival               50% of the total value

Less than 07 days before the date of arrival                         100% of the total value

Special Note

Important Note

Hotel bookings during the following peak periods will be treated as special cases and will be subject to availability, revised rates, and applicable booking terms:

·       Meskel Festival: September 24–30

·       Ethiopian Christmas (Genna): January 7–10

·       Epiphany (Timket) Festival: January 16–23

·         African Union (AU) Summit: Late January or early February (exact dates vary each year and will be advised once officially announced).

·         Child fare will be below 2 yrs. free of charge, & 5 to12 yrs. 100 % of adult fair

·         Single Room Supplement: 383.00 USD

·         Other language speaking guide 85.00 USD/group

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Highlights
Tour Name Yirgachafe Coffee Tour ETHCO 01
Sales Validity Start 13 August 2026
Sales Validity End 31 December 2026
Duration 4 days
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 USD 1811
2 USD 984
3 to 4
USD 877
5 to 6
USD 641
7 to 8
USD 540
9 to 10
USD 535
11 to 14
USD 490
15 to 20
USD 436