Eritrea Tour Packages
Choose from guided Eritrea tours that run from a 7-hour Asmara day tour to an 11-day small-group adventure. Every tour is run by our local team in Asmara. Your guide and driver, transport, accommodation with breakfast, all necessary travel permits, airport pick-up and drop-off, and 24/7 support are included in the price.
Quick facts
| Best time to go | October to March, when the highlands are cool and clear and the coast is comfortable |
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| Tour lengths | From 7 hours to 11 days |
| Included | Guide and driver, transport, accommodation with breakfast, all necessary permits, airport pick-up and drop-off, 24/7 support |
| Permits | Any place outside Asmara needs one. We arrange them for you when you book a tour |
| Visa | $170 in total ($100 online processing + $70 non-refundable at Asmara airport), about 6 business days, no tour needed. Visa guide |
| Payment | The tour fee is paid in cash. The visa processing fee is paid online |
Find the right tour
- Asmara and city culture: start with the guided Asmara tour, or explore Asmara, Keren and Massawa on the 3 major cities tour.
- Red Sea and the Dahlak Islands: the 4-day weekend tour (snorkelling and island camping) or the 7-day tour with a sea excursion. Diving is available at $80 per dive.
- History and archaeology: the 5-day archaeological tour, including Qohaito and the ancient port of Adulis.
- Festivals: Timket and Independence Day tours. Independence Day is 24 May; Timket dates are confirmed when you apply (they change each year).
- Longer journeys and small groups: the 9-day natural wonders tour, the 11-day small-group adventure and the cycling tour.
What is included in every tour
- Your guide and driver
- Transport throughout the tour
- Accommodation with breakfast
- All necessary travel permits
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 24/7 support
Not included: flights, the visa, lunch and dinner, drinks and tips.
How booking works
- Choose a tour, or tell us what you want and we will suggest one.
- Contact us by email at info@dahlaktours.com, or on WhatsApp (recommended): +291 745 6964 (Asmara) or +254 728 053 447 (Kenya).
- We confirm your dates, permits and visa. The visa processing fee is paid online, and the tour fee is paid in cash.
- We meet you at the airport with a sign, and your tour begins.
What our guests say
Dahlak Travel & Tours — 5.0 on Google. Read our Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Eritrea tour cost?
Day tours start from $250 and multi-day tours from $1,100. Each tour page shows its starting price.
What is included in the price?
Your guide and driver, transport, accommodation with breakfast, all necessary travel permits, airport pick-up and drop-off, and 24/7 support.
Do I need a visa?
Almost everyone does. We arrange it for $170 in total ($100 online processing + $70 non-refundable at Asmara airport), about 6 business days, and you do not need to book a tour with us.
Do I need a travel permit?
Any place outside Asmara needs one. When you book a tour with us, we arrange every permit and it is included in the price.
When is the best time to visit?
October to March is the most comfortable time for most trips. The coast can reach 40°C or more from June to September.
Can I customise a tour?
Yes. Contact us on WhatsApp or by email, and we will build it around you.
Are tours private or in groups?
Every tour is private, unless you book and come as a group.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel at any time.
Plan your trip
WhatsApp or call +291 745 6964, or write to info@dahlaktours.com. Our office is on Fenkil St, Asmara, and we are open all week.
