3-hour Private Tour

Overview

Each tour is lead by an experienced Navajo guide, who is certified by the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Dept. and National Park Service. Each and everyone of our guides was born and raised in this Canyon De Chelly area, allowing them to gain a vast knowledge of its history to share with all our guests who visit this place we call home. As well as learning about the canyon's rich history, rock art sites and other archeological sites, you will hear stories and tales of life in the canyon and get a chance to visit our guide's families who still weave, farm, ranch, and continue to live a traditional Navajo lifestyle in this rural part of the southwest. We invite you to join one of our guides on a truly unique and one of a kind tour, and to support this 100% NAVAJO OWNED and OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS!! Ahéhee' (thank you)
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This private tour can be customized, please call for more information or include details for customizing in booking notes.

City: Chinle

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $242.00

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $242.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

In-person driver guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Our guided 4x4 tours into Canyon De Chelly National Monument will be lead by experienced and seasoned guides. On your trip, you will visit many archeological sites that include cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo, rock art panels (both pictograph and petroglyphs) from all past and present inhabitants of Canyon De Chelly, and other historical sites. There will also be many stops for photographic opportunities, restroom stop, and a chance to purchase artwork from local Native artists. Possible stops include visiting a working farm and/or weaving demonstration, only if resident is at their canyon home.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (98)

leticiaa982

Nov 2021

Ben was a fabulous guide! We spent three ours with him learning all about Canyon de Chelly. He is Navaho and grew up in the canyon. His aunt still lives there so he was able to share very personal stories about growing up there. The history of the various tribes was fascinating. Highly recommend.

V4681EBgarys

Oct 2021

The experience was fantastic. Benjamin was our drive. So much knowledge of the canyon because he grew up in the canyon. Very impressed with his stories about being a child growing up there. The other drivers have some very big shoes to fill as a tour guide of Canyon de Chelly. Thank you Benjamin 😊

olafsa2015

Oct 2021

We had a three-hour tour with TJ Hunter as our guide. It was an amazing experience. TJ told us about Navajo culture and traditions, as well as his own family and upbringing. He had spent much of his childhood in the canyon; a time when there was water in the streams year-round. Now, the dried-out stream beds are the "roads" into the canyon, and it takes skill to drive them. He explained the meaning of Beauty Way, living in a holistic environment of Beauty, Balance, Harmony, and Well-Being. Note there are four elements, which is a recurring theme in Navajo culture/tradition, which he also explained to us. He showed us how to throw an arrow using an atlatl, he was within a foot of his intended target some 100 yards away, and how he made arrow heads of obsidian. In addition to the ruins, he took us to meet a weaver who lived in the canyon. She showed us the process of carting, hand spinning, and weaving. She also told us about her life. On the way back, he told us about skinwalkers and Navajo history. How rumors about gold in the canyon caused the US cavalry to forcibly remove the Navajo and force them to walk to Bosque Redondo, the Long March where more than 200 perished. The Navajo were allowed to return after four years, when no gold had been discovered. Altogether a memorable experience.