Additional trekking day/night versus the Challenge
Journeys
Ras Dashen Expedition seven days.
7 Days / 6 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → Chenek corridor → Gondar · Challenging
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Route
- Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → Chenek corridor → Gondar
Overview
Ras Dashen Expedition (7 Days)
A slower Ras Dashen summit product versus the 5–6 day Challenge, designed around acclimatisation, deliberate pacing, extra mountain time and weather flexibility. The additional day/night supports better recovery before or after the summit attempt and allows contingency for high-altitude conditions. Suitable for fit travellers who prefer not to rush the Ambiko approach.
Highlights
Highlights
Extra time for acclimatisation and flexible pacing
Full mountain support throughout the extended itinerary
Classic corridor plus summit attempt with contingency buffer
Itinerary
Itinerary
Summit success and exact daily distances depend on weather and group condition; the guide may adjust pacing within this framework.
Included
Included
- Gondar–Simien transportation; transportation to/from agreed trekking route
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide; park entrance fees; required permits; park scout/ranger
- Camping throughout; trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining/cooking equipment
- Professional cook; camping support crew; mule support; mule handlers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Ras Dashen summit attempt; route guidance and mountain interpretation
- Pre-trek briefing; packing guidance; Gondar coordination
- Additional trekking day/night; additional camping night; additional trekking meals
- Full mountain support throughout the extended itinerary
- Additional time for acclimatisation and flexible pacing where appropriate
- Mule and camp support for the additional trekking period
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance; high-altitude medical/evacuation insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless stated; personal trekking equipment
- Alcohol; personal snacks/extra drinks; laundry; communications; tips; personal purchases
- Medical treatment; emergency evacuation; optional activities
Preparation
Before you travel
- Share walking comfort, prior altitude experience and any medical needs during planning.
- Pack layers for cold nights, sun protection for open ridges and broken-in footwear.
- Summit success and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed — programmes adapt to conditions.
- A written proposal from the operating company confirms inclusions for your dates.
Destinations
