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How this site is funded, in plain language.

In short: if you book a tour or a hotel through a link on this site, we may earn a commission. You pay exactly the same price. Nobody pays us for a good review, and nothing on this site is a paid placement.

Who we work with

GetYourGuide. Tours on ErtaAle.com are booked through GetYourGuide, and we are a registered affiliate partner. When you book after clicking one of our links, GetYourGuide pays us a share of its commission. Your price is unchanged.

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What this does and does not change

  • It does not change your price. Commission comes out of the platform’s margin, not your booking.
  • It does not buy a ranking. No operator or hotel can pay to appear on this site or to be ranked higher.
  • It does not stop us being critical. We say when a trip is rushed, when conditions are uncertain and when a cheaper option is better.
  • It does fund the site. Research and hosting are paid for entirely by these commissions. There is no advertising.

How we choose what to recommend

Tours are ranked on route and time at the crater, organisation, value for money and what reviewers say afterwards. Ratings and review counts are taken from GetYourGuide and re-checked regularly. Hotels are chosen for location and practicality relative to where Danakil tours start and end.

Prices and accuracy

All prices shown are indicative starting prices and can change at any time. The price on the booking platform at the moment of purchase is the one that applies.

Questions

If anything about this arrangement is unclear, ask us at [email protected].

Plan your expedition

Stand on the rim of Erta Ale

A night walk across the lava field, the glow of the crater at midnight and sunrise over the Danakil. Compare licensed tours with Afar escorts, camping and meals included, and book in a couple of taps.