Canyon de Chelly National Monument has over 2,700 archaeologcal sites located in the heart of the Navajo Nation. Guests will see prehistoric ruins, rock art such as petroglyphs and pictographs. Rock formations, fauna and floral provides a perfect backdrop to your tour.
At each site you will hear the symbolic interpretations of petroglyphs and rock art, occupation dates, archaeology and associated prehistoric and historic events of the canyon and its inhabitants including associated oral histories.
All guides are Navajo and have strong ties to the canyon and will provide you with an experience that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sanitation fee
Lunch
Bottled water
Gratuities
Backcountry permit fee paid in Cash to the Navajo Parks and Rec.
Meeting Points
Departure
Tséyi' Diné Heritage Area - Cottonwood Campground at Canyon De Chelly
Meet at the picnic parking lot, which is a two-minute walk across from the Thunderbird Lodge, on the North side.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Along the route, you may see such sites as:
Kokopelli Cave featuring varous pictographs.
Newspaper Rock featuring various petroglyph panels.
Petroglyph Rock featuring various petroglyph panels.
First Ruin featuring a prehistoric Puebloan ruin.
Junction Ruin featuring a prehistoric Puebloan ruin.
*White House Ruin featuring the iconic ruin.
*Ledge Ruin in Canyon del Muerto featuring Puebloan ruins and rock art.
*Tour time largely depends on canyon conditions. If guests linger longer than recommended at each site along the tour route, including browsing arts and crafts with vendors in the canyon, the guide will have to skip sites to stay on time.
**NOTE: extended tour times may be available for an additional fee. Contact for pricing and availability.
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3 hour Private Canyon Tour
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument has over 2,700 archaeologcal sites located in the heart of the Navajo Nation. Guests will see prehistoric ruins, rock art such as petroglyphs and pictographs. Rock formations, fauna and floral provides a perfect backdrop to your tour.
At each site you will hear the symbolic interpretations of petroglyphs and rock art, occupation dates, archaeology and associated prehistoric and historic events of the canyon and its inhabitants including associated oral histories.
All guides are Navajo and have strong ties to the canyon and will provide you with an experience that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sanitation fee
Lunch
Bottled water
Gratuities
Backcountry permit fee paid in Cash to the Navajo Parks and Rec.
Meeting Points
Departure
Tséyi' Diné Heritage Area - Cottonwood Campground at Canyon De Chelly
Meet at the picnic parking lot, which is a two-minute walk across from the Thunderbird Lodge, on the North side.
