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Ethiopia Tour Itineraries

Ethiopia Tour
Itineraries

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8-Day Luxury Ethiopian Coffee Tour

Indulge in Ethiopia’s finest coffee, explore its origins, and experience luxury in the land where coffee was born.

Day 1

Arrival in Addis Ababa – The Coffee Capital

  • Arrive at Bole International Airport and receive a VIP welcome.
  • Private transfer to Sheraton Addis – A Luxury Collection Hotel.
  • Coffee ceremony and tasting session at Tomoca Coffee (Ethiopia’s oldest coffee shop).
  • Explore Addis Ababa:
  • Visit the National Museum (home of Lucy).
  • Experience Mount Entoto, the city’s highest peak.
  • Fine dining at The Orchids Restaurant with Ethiopian fusion cuisine.
  • Overnight at Sheraton Addis.

8-Day Luxury Ethiopian Coffee Tour

Indulge in Ethiopia’s finest coffee, explore its origins, and experience luxury in the land where coffee was born.

day 1

Arrival in Addis Ababa – The Coffee Capital

  • Arrive at Bole International Airport and receive a VIP welcome.
  • Private transfer to Sheraton Addis – A Luxury Collection Hotel.
  • Coffee ceremony and tasting session at Tomoca Coffee (Ethiopia’s oldest coffee shop).
  • Explore Addis Ababa:
  • Visit the National Museum (home of Lucy).
  • Experience Mount Entoto, the city’s highest peak.
  • Fine dining at The Orchids Restaurant with Ethiopian fusion cuisine.
  • Overnight at Sheraton Addis.

Day 2

Flight to Jimma – Exploring Coffee History

  • Morning flight to Jimma, the heart of Ethiopia’s coffee belt.
  • Check-in at Honeyland Hotel, Jimma.
  • Visit the Jimma Coffee Research Center, where modern coffee science meets tradition.
  • Explore Aba Jifar Palace, home to the last king of Jimma.
  • Exclusive Ethiopian coffee tasting session with local coffee experts.
  • Overnight at Honeyland Hotel, Jimma.

day 2

Flight to Jimma – Exploring Coffee History

  • Morning flight to Jimma, the heart of Ethiopia’s coffee belt.
  • Check-in at Honeyland Hotel, Jimma.
  • Visit the Jimma Coffee Research Center, where modern coffee science meets tradition.
  • Explore Aba Jifar Palace, home to the last king of Jimma.
  • Exclusive Ethiopian coffee tasting session with local coffee experts.
  • Overnight at Honeyland Hotel, Jimma.

Day 3

Drive to Bonga – Birthplace of Arabica Coffee

  • Scenic drive to Bonga, believed to be the birthplace of Arabica coffee.
  • Check-in at Luxe Lodge Bonga, a boutique eco-lodge surrounded by coffee forests.
  • Visit the Baleh River Waterfall and Coffee Forest Reserve.
  • Meet local coffee farmers and participate in a traditional coffee harvesting session.
  • Evening bonfire with fresh wild coffee brew.
  • Overnight at Luxe Lodge Bonga.

day 3

Drive to Bonga – Birthplace of Arabica Coffee

  • Scenic drive to Bonga, believed to be the birthplace of Arabica coffee.
  • Check-in at Luxe Lodge Bonga, a boutique eco-lodge surrounded by coffee forests.
  • Visit the Baleh River Waterfall and Coffee Forest Reserve.
  • Meet local coffee farmers and participate in a traditional coffee harvesting session.
  • Evening bonfire with fresh wild coffee brew.
  • Overnight at Luxe Lodge Bonga.

Day 4

Bonga Coffee Forest & Farm Visit

  • Morning hike through Kaffa Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed site.
  • Guided tour of a local specialty coffee farm and organic processing station.
  • Hands-on experience with traditional and modern coffee processing.
  • Exclusive cupping session with specialty coffee experts.
  • Gourmet dinner with coffee-infused dishes.
  • Overnight at Luxe Lodge Bonga.

day 4

Bonga Coffee Forest & Farm Visit

  • Morning hike through Kaffa Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed site.
  • Guided tour of a local specialty coffee farm and organic processing station.
  • Hands-on experience with traditional and modern coffee processing.
  • Exclusive cupping session with specialty coffee experts.
  • Gourmet dinner with coffee-infused dishes.
  • Overnight at Luxe Lodge Bonga.

Day 5

Drive to Yirgacheffe – Home of the World’s Finest Coffee

  • Scenic drive to Bonga, believed to be the birthplace of Arabica coffee.
  • Check-in at Luxe Lodge Bonga, a boutique eco-lodge surrounded by coffee forests.
  • Visit the Baleh River Waterfall and Coffee Forest Reserve.
  • Meet local coffee farmers and participate in a traditional coffee harvesting session.
  • Evening bonfire with fresh wild coffee brew.
  • Overnight at Luxe Lodge Bonga.

day 5

Drive to Yirgacheffe – Home of the World’s Finest Coffee

  • Scenic drive to Bonga, believed to be the birthplace of Arabica coffee.
  • Check-in at Luxe Lodge Bonga, a boutique eco-lodge surrounded by coffee forests.
  • Visit the Baleh River Waterfall and Coffee Forest Reserve.
  • Meet local coffee farmers and participate in a traditional coffee harvesting session.
  • Evening bonfire with fresh wild coffee brew.
  • Overnight at Luxe Lodge Bonga.

Day 6

Yirgacheffe Coffee Tour & Traditional Experience

  • Private tour of an award-winning specialty coffee farm.
  • Barista workshop on brewing the perfect Ethiopian coffee.
  • Traditional Ethiopian lunch at a coffee farmer’s house.
  • Optional spa treatment and relaxation at the lodge.
  • Overnight at Arba Minch Paradise Lodge.

day 6

Yirgacheffe Coffee Tour & Traditional Experience

  • Private tour of an award-winning specialty coffee farm.
  • Barista workshop on brewing the perfect Ethiopian coffee.
  • Traditional Ethiopian lunch at a coffee farmer’s house.
  • Optional spa treatment and relaxation at the lodge.
  • Overnight at Arba Minch Paradise Lodge.

Day 7

Return to Addis Ababa – Coffee Shopping & Cultural Night

  • Morning flight back to Addis Ababa.
  • VIP shopping experience at Sidamo Coffee & To.Mo.Ca.
  • Visit Sabahar, an ethical textile company selling handwoven Ethiopian scarves.
  • Farewell Ethiopian cultural dinner with live music and dance at Yod Abyssinia.
  • Overnight at Sheraton Addis.

day 7

Return to Addis Ababa – Coffee Shopping & Cultural Night

  • Morning flight back to Addis Ababa.
  • VIP shopping experience at Sidamo Coffee & To.Mo.Ca.
  • Visit Sabahar, an ethical textile company selling handwoven Ethiopian scarves.
  • Farewell Ethiopian cultural dinner with live music and dance at Yod Abyssinia.
  • Overnight at Sheraton Addis.
Accommodation: Mugie Governors’ Camp, Laikipia

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 8

Departure from Addis Ababa

  • Morning leisure time at the hotel spa or a private city tour.
  • Private transfer to Bole International Airport for departure.

day 8

Departure from Addis Ababa

  • Morning leisure time at the hotel spa or a private city tour.
  • Private transfer to Bole International Airport for departure.

Tour Highlights

Stay in handpicked luxury hotels and lodges.

Exclusive access to private coffee farms and cooperatives.

Specialty coffee cupping sessions with expert baristas.

Experience the authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony.

Gourmet meals with coffee-inspired flavors.

Private transport and VIP experiences throughout

Tour Highlights

Stay in handpicked luxury hotels and lodges.

Exclusive access to private coffee farms and cooperatives.

Specialty coffee cupping sessions with expert baristas.

Experience the authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony.

Gourmet meals with coffee-inspired flavors.

Private transport and VIP experiences throughout

Included

  • VIP airports meet-and-greet and private transfers throughout the tour
  • Domestic flights: Addis Ababa ⇄ Jimma, Arba Minch ⇄ Addis Ababa
  • 7 nights in luxury accommodations:
  • Sheraton Addis (Days 1 & 7)
  • Honeyland Hotel, Jimma (Day 2)
  • Luxe Lodge Bonga (Days 3 & 4)
  • Arba Minch Paradise Lodge (Days 5 & 6)
  • All meals, including gourmet dinners and traditional Ethiopian lunches
  • Daily bottled water, tea, and coffee
  • All guided tours, entrance fees, and cultural activities
  • Expert local and coffee guides throughout the trip
  • Coffee experiences:
  • Private cupping sessions
  • Barista workshop
  • Coffee harvesting and processing experience
  • Visits to research centres, farms, and cooperatives
  • Coffee ceremony experiences
  • Traditional Ethiopian cultural dinner with live music
  • Boat ride on Lake Chamo
  • All taxes and service charges

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Ethiopia
  • Ethiopian visa fees (can be arranged on arrival or online)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory for this tour)
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (customary but not mandatory)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, or souvenirs
  • Optional spa treatments not listed in the itinerary

Included

  • VIP airports meet-and-greet and private transfers throughout the tour
  • Domestic flights: Addis Ababa ⇄ Jimma, Arba Minch ⇄ Addis Ababa
  • 7 nights in luxury accommodations:
  • Sheraton Addis (Days 1 & 7)
  • Honeyland Hotel, Jimma (Day 2)
  • Luxe Lodge Bonga (Days 3 & 4)
  • Arba Minch Paradise Lodge (Days 5 & 6)
  • All meals, including gourmet dinners and traditional Ethiopian lunches
  • Daily bottled water, tea, and coffee
  • All guided tours, entrance fees, and cultural activities
  • Expert local and coffee guides throughout the trip
  • Coffee experiences:
  • Private cupping sessions
  • Barista workshop
  • Coffee harvesting and processing experience
  • Visits to research centres, farms, and cooperatives
  • Coffee ceremony experiences
  • Traditional Ethiopian cultural dinner with live music
  • Boat ride on Lake Chamo
  • All taxes and service charges

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Ethiopia
  • Ethiopian visa fees (can be arranged on arrival or online)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory for this tour)
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (customary but not mandatory)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, or souvenirs
  • Optional spa treatments not listed in the itinerary
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