ModerateWildlife & NatureAdventure & Extreme
Wenchi Crater Lake Day Trip
Tour Overview
A scenic highland escape 155km west of Addis Ababa: hike or ride horses down into an extinct volcanic caldera, take a wooden boat to an island monastery, and enjoy natural hot springs.
Tour Highlights
Wenchi Crater Lake: 3,000m high extinct volcanic caldera with alpine scenery
Guided trail hike or horseback ride down the caldera slope
Wooden boat crossing to the 15th-century Cherkos island monastery
Natural bubbling mineral hot springs along the lake shore
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Early morning drive from Addis Ababa through Ambo to Wenchi Crater Lake (3,000m). Hike or ride horses down the lush crater wall through farmland and waterfalls. Board a traditional wooden boat to visit Cherkos island church. Enjoy a picnic lunch near natural hot springs before returning to Addis.
Scenic drive via AmboCaldera horseback ride / hikeWooden boat crossing to Cherkos islandNatural mineral hot springs
Stay: Hotel drop-off in Addis AbabaMeals: Picnic Lunch
Tour Photo Gallery
Captured moments & landscape highlights from this expedition (9 photos)
What's Included
Included
- Private 4WD transport, English-speaking guide, horse rental, boat crossing, community fees, picnic lunch
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Starting from
$155
per person based on 2 travelers
Duration1 Day (10 Hours)
Group Size1–10 travelers people
DifficultyModerate
RegionCentral Ethiopia
🔒 No booking fees · Free consultation · 24-hour response
Operated by Find Ethiopia Tours
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