Biking on Ethiopia Highlands ETHTH09

Biking on Ethiopia Highlands ETHTH09

Overview

Discover Ethiopia from a whole new perspective—on two wheels. An Ethiopian bike tour offers an unforgettable journey through breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant cultures, making it one of Africa’s most rewarding cycling destinations.

Ride through the scenic highlands, lush countryside, and dramatic escarpments while passing traditional villages where time-honored ways of life continue. From the historic routes around Addis Ababa and the Entoto Hills to the stunning views of the Rift Valley and the tranquil roads near Bishoftu’s crater lakes, every trail tells a story.

Ethiopia’s bike tours are designed for both adventure seekers and cultural explorers. Along the way, cyclists can stop to enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine, witness traditional coffee ceremonies, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, and interact with warm, welcoming local communities.

Activities
Activities

Arrival at Bole Airport, meet and greet and then transfer to your hotel

If you will arrive in the morning you can go for the city tour of Addis. The city tour of Addis incudes Unity Park, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Entoto Mountain, Ethnographic Museum, Cultural Shopping Experience and Cultural Coffee Ceremony

While driving through the city you have the chance to see historical monuments and statues, embassies, the office of regional and international organizations

Overnight: Skylight (5*) hotel 

Morning drive to Entoto Mountain is situated at an altitude of 3200m (10,000) above sea level. Once, King Menilik used the area as his capital city.  Menilik’s palace and the St. May church where Menilik later crown as an Emperor are located on the top of the Mountain.

Furthermore, the entire Mountain is covered by dense forestation. From Entoto you can enjoy the panoramic view of Addis which is lying at the foot of the Mountain.

Cyclists can ride taking the on the newly built cycle track which takes you on through the forest and on the cliff side of the mountain.

Overnight: Skylight (5*) hotel 

This day also you have excursion to Entoto for the second day Cyclists can ride taking the on the newly built cycle track which takes you on through the forest and on the cliff side of the mountain

We cycle up and down in the beautiful country side for about 60km over mix of nice asphalt and gravel roads, through villages and small towns

 Overnight: local hotel 

We cycle through beautiful country side for about 60km over a nice asphalt road, through villages and small towns

On this day you have the chance to see herds of the most sociable endemic primates called Gelada baboons

 Overnight: local hotel

In the morning we will do cycling to Debre Libanos Monastery. You have the chance to visit the 13th century monastery and the collections in the Museum

Then you will continue in the north direction and cycle additional 40km to stay overnight at Gebre Guracha

Overnight: local hotel

On this day you will cycle further North ward covering about 50 km and through the spectacular Blue Nile Gorge and stop for a while to visit the Bridge

Then we will load your bikes on a car and drive you back to Goha Tsion 

Overnight: local hotel

In the morning you will drive back to Addis

In the afternoon spend at leisure or you will go for shopping

In the evening attend classic Ethiopian Cultural Food and Folk dance and then transfer to the airport to take international flight

What’s Included
  • 7 Nights’ accommodation cost on TWIN occupancy and Bed & Breakfast basis
  • Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) including non-alcoholic drinks during mealtimes
  • Ground transportation service for all transfers
  • Towing (loading and unloading) of bikes whenever needed
  • Entrance fees to tourist attractions & churches
  • English Speaking Road guide
  • English speaking local guides for the attractions
  • Unlimited mineral water provision
  • Applicable gov’t tax
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

Please note:

Child fare will be below 2 yrs. free of charge


5 to12 yrs. 50% of adult fare


Single Room Supplement: 376.00 USD

Other language speaking guide 376.00 USD

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Highlights
Tour Name Biking on Ethiopia Highlands ETHTH09
Sales Validity Start 02 January 2026
Sales Validity End 30 June 2026
Duration 8 day(s)
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 USD 1592
2 USD 1217
3 to 4
USD 1029
5 to 6
USD 936
7 to 8
USD 878
9 to 10
USD 843
11 to 14
USD 820
15 to 20
USD 796