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The Ethiopian trip for January 2013 is fast approaching. We have never had such an enthusiastic response for our annual trip retracing the steps of the Ark of the Covenant. If you have an interest we would like to personally talk with each one of you. You may reach us at BASE Institute at 719.488.4228 or email
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The cost will include: air-fare from Washington-Dulles airport, 4 domestic Ethiopian flights, meals, lodging, transportation to all sites, park fees, boat fees to Tana Kirkos Island, special entertainment (cultural dancing performance), nightly bible teaching and devotions as well as guide service by our expert Ethiopian Guides.
This is a once in a lifetime experience. The trip will be exciting, safe, inspirational and educational. There is limited space so please call immediately to reserve your spot!
The cost of the trip will be $3,968 per person (double occupancy). If you request single occupancy there will be a slightly higher fee of $4,333. If you are in need of a roommate we will do our best to assist you. There is a block of flights reserved so please call ASAP if you would like to lock in this special rate.
A deposit of $500 (non-refundable) is required to hold your seat at this time. Along with sending us your deposit, it is important that you supply us with your name and birth date as they appear on your passport. Please make the deposit out to BASE Institute and mail to our address below after speaking with us to reserve your space. Deposits will need to be received ASAP. You are required to book and purchase a flight from your home town to Dulles (and back) as well as hotel for the night of the 14th in Washington DC. Your domestic flight and hotel for the 14th is not included in the tour package. & nbsp;If you wish to use our travel agent to book your domestic flight and hotel in DC you may call Sandy Watkins at MTS Travel at 1.800.542.5577 x19308 or e-mail her at
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(after calling BASE and mailing in your deposit).
There are limited seats available on this tour so we appreciate your prompt response.
Follow HIS compass,
Robert Cornuke
BASE Institute
PO BOX 545
Monument, CO 80132
719.488.4228
Itinerary
Jan 14th Group arrives at Dulles International Airport
Overnight at a hotel near Dulles Airport (special group rate through Sandy at MTS Travel)
*(flight into Dulles International airport, meal, and hotel for night of 15th not included in tour price)
Jan 15th Flight from Dulles International to Addis
Departure from Dulles International approx. 11am
Jan 16th Arrival into Addis
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a representative and then transferred to the Jupiter Hotel.
Short rest and check in at the Jupiter Hotel 251 1155273333.
Around noon meet at bus to go to lunch and spend the afternoon shopping and visiting the museum if time permits.
Meet at bus around 6:30 pm to depart for dinner.
The name of the city, in Amharic, means “new flower”. Founded in 1886 by Menelik II, it is located at 2,500 meters above sea level in one of the highest parts of the Entoto Mountain range (3,000 meters above sea level). It enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25 Celsius. Addis Ababa is a pleasant city with wide avenues of jacaranda trees, interesting museums and one of the largest open air markets in Africa, known as the “Mercato”.
Jan 17th Arrival into Axum
Morning flight into Axum. We will be checking into the Yeha Hotel 251 347752377 &nb sp;
We will have a busy day site seeing and setting up the medical clinic. We will visit the church of Saint Mary of Zion, which contains the crowns of Ethiopian kings and other treasures. We will purchase sheep today and transport them to an orphanage named “White Rose”. Feel free to bring gifts to the children at this orphanage. We will also be visiting the guardian of the Ark of the Covenant today.
Bob will share a teaching on the Ark of the Covenant Journey to Ethiopia.
Jan 18th Second Day in Axum
Today we will visit the Steles and the Granite Monoliths dating from pre-Christian times which are decorated with symbolic engravings. We will also visit the site of the new “Robert Cornuke Elementary School”. Our doctors will be serving the medical clinic for a portion of this day with some assistance.
Later in the afternoon and evening we will attend the Eve of Timkat.
(You will have the option of site-seeing or staying at the medical clinic to assist this day. Assistance would include visiting and engaging with the locals and their families that will be seen as patients at the medical clinic. )
Jan 19th Third Day in Axum
Today we will attend the colorful ceremony of the Timkat celebration (celebrating the Ark of the Covenant). In the afternoon we will continue site seeing (shopping at the antique area) or you may have an afternoon of leisure. We will also be visiting the larger orphanage named St. Yarid.
Our doctors will be serving the medical clinic part of the day with some assistance.
Jan 20th Arrival into Lalibela
In the morning we will transfer to the airport to fly to Lalibela.
We will check into the Mountain View Hotel 251 333360804.
This day is dedicated to visiting the first group of churches and the city itself. In the evening you will attend a show featuring traditional dance.
Lalibela is located at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level. The city contains 11 monolithic churches that were built in the twelfth century and are carved out of pink granite rock. They have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Each church has a unique architectural style: all are superbly carved and most of them are decorated to the glory of God.
Jan 21st Arrival into Bahir Dar
In the morning we will transfer to the airport to fly into Gondor and then will be driven to Bahir Dar.
We will check into the Kuriftu five-star resort 251 582264868. This hotel is truly magnificent!
Today we will visit the Blue Nile Falls. You may want to carve out some time to relax and enjoy a complimentary message or pedicure. Please make sure to make these arrangements when we arrive at the hotel in the morning.
Bahir Dar is a pleasant city located at 1,800 meters above sea level on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. There are 37 islands on Lake Tana and 30 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest.
Jan 22nd Second Day in Bahir Dar
Today we will be transported by boat on Lake Tana to explore the island of Tana Kirkos and will be visiting the Monks there. Overnight at the Kuriftu Resort.
Jan 23rd Fly to Addis for our Departure
Today we fly back to Addis and will have time for a quick dinner before we are transported to the airport for departure.
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