Canyon de Chelly National Monument 3-Hour Private Canyon Tour
by Canyon de Chelly Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$250Overview
This 3-hour private tour takes place inside Canyon de Chelly National Monument near Chinle. A Navajo guide leads the group through the canyon, visiting several archaeological sites and rock art panels. Stops include Kokopelli Cave with its pictographs, Newspaper Rock and Petroglyph Rock featuring petroglyph panels, and prehistoric Puebloan ruins such as First Ruin and Junction Ruin. The tour also visits White House Ruin and Ledge Ruin in Canyon del Muerto, both known for their ruins and rock art. At each site, the guide explains the meaning of the rock art, dates of occupation, archaeological details, and the history of the canyon’s inhabitants, including oral traditions. The natural rock formations, plants, and wildlife along the route provide the setting for the tour. Time spent at each location may vary depending on conditions and guest interest, but the guide manages the schedule to cover as many sites as possible within the three hours. If guests spend extra time browsing local arts and crafts vendors or at stops, some sites may be skipped to maintain the schedule. Extended tours can be arranged for an additional fee by contacting the operator. The tour includes a sanitation fee. Lunch, bottled water, gratuities, and government fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
The tour visits several sites within the canyon, including Kokopelli Cave with various pictographs; Newspaper Rock and Petroglyph Rock, both featuring petroglyph panels; and Puebloan ruins such as First Ruin and Junction Ruin. White House Ruin, a well-known site, is included, along with Ledge Ruin in Canyon del Muerto, which has Puebloan ruins and rock art. The guide manages the schedule to fit the three-hour tour duration, but if guests spend longer than recommended at each stop or browse local arts and crafts vendors, some sites might be skipped to maintain timing. Extended tours are available for an extra fee upon request.
180 min
Meeting point
Meet at the picnic parking lot, which is a two-minute walk across from the Thunderbird Lodge, on the North side.
End point
Meet at the picnic parking lot, which is a two-minute walk across from the Thunderbird Lodge, on the North side.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Canyon de Chelly National Monument 3-Hour Private Canyon Tour
by Canyon de Chelly Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$250Overview
This 3-hour private tour takes place inside Canyon de Chelly National Monument near Chinle. A Navajo guide leads the group through the canyon, visiting several archaeological sites and rock art panels. Stops include Kokopelli Cave with its pictographs, Newspaper Rock and Petroglyph Rock featuring petroglyph panels, and prehistoric Puebloan ruins such as First Ruin and Junction Ruin. The tour also visits White House Ruin and Ledge Ruin in Canyon del Muerto, both known for their ruins and rock art. At each site, the guide explains the meaning of the rock art, dates of occupation, archaeological details, and the history of the canyon’s inhabitants, including oral traditions. The natural rock formations, plants, and wildlife along the route provide the setting for the tour. Time spent at each location may vary depending on conditions and guest interest, but the guide manages the schedule to cover as many sites as possible within the three hours. If guests spend extra time browsing local arts and crafts vendors or at stops, some sites may be skipped to maintain the schedule. Extended tours can be arranged for an additional fee by contacting the operator. The tour includes a sanitation fee. Lunch, bottled water, gratuities, and government fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
The tour visits several sites within the canyon, including Kokopelli Cave with various pictographs; Newspaper Rock and Petroglyph Rock, both featuring petroglyph panels; and Puebloan ruins such as First Ruin and Junction Ruin. White House Ruin, a well-known site, is included, along with Ledge Ruin in Canyon del Muerto, which has Puebloan ruins and rock art. The guide manages the schedule to fit the three-hour tour duration, but if guests spend longer than recommended at each stop or browse local arts and crafts vendors, some sites might be skipped to maintain timing. Extended tours are available for an extra fee upon request.
180 min
Meeting point
Meet at the picnic parking lot, which is a two-minute walk across from the Thunderbird Lodge, on the North side.
End point
Meet at the picnic parking lot, which is a two-minute walk across from the Thunderbird Lodge, on the North side.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.