Canyon de Chelly: Explore Ancient Navajo Sites

Embark on a captivating Chinle Canyon Tour and explore the rich Navajo archaeological sites in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Discover ancient ruins, petroglyphs, and pictographs while immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the canyon.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Canyon de Chelly National Monument - While traveling along the route, visitors might encounter sites such as:
    Kokopelli Cave, which showcases various pictographs.
    Newspaper Rock, displaying multiple petroglyph panels.
    Petroglyph Rock, featuring a variety of petroglyph panels.
    First Ruin, presenting a prehistoric Puebloan ruin.
    Junction Ruin,…
What's Included
  • Sanitation fee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Government fees
Additional Information

Canyon de Chelly National Monument boasts over 2,700 archaeological sites nestled in the heart of the Navajo Nation. Visitors can explore prehistoric ruins and admire rock art, including petroglyphs and pictographs. The stunning rock formations, along with the diverse flora and fauna, create an ideal setting for your tour.
At each location, guests will…

Location
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jessica
Jan 6, 2026
Stunning tour of scenery and history - Endless gratitude to Jason our guide for all his knowledge and generosity with his time and personal history. We are extremely inquisitive and he welcomed every question with good humor. It was surreal to be in the canyon all alone for hours without seeing a single other tour - truly a magical time to be here in the quiet season with such beautiful, chilly, sunny weather. Jason's deep family ties to the canyon and his wealth of wisdom about the archaeology, as well as Diné language and culture, made our visit incredibly special. I've dreamed of coming to the region for my whole life and seeing it through his eyes was a true privilege.
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Tikitom1
Dec 12, 2025
THIS IS A DON’T MISS TOUR! - This is a truly unforgettable tour. All the other 5 star ratings are spot on. Our guide Percy grew up around the canyon and some close relatives lived in the Canyon. He brought the canyon to life with his family stories and history. He knew every inch of the canyon. Things you could easily miss, he brought to our attention, usually with a closeup using our camera. Some of the roads are rather rough at times, so I would go easy on breakfast!
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D2177fvandrewm
Dec 9, 2025
off season visit - In December the canyon was almost empty, allowing photgraphy without waiting for the masses to dissipate. Our guide, Jason, was really knowledgeable, taught us a lot, and was patient with our dumb questions. This canyon is sacred to the Navajo, and you can feel and see why. Oh, and we saw a heard of wild horses up close
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804lynnen
Nov 2, 2025
Excellent Private Tour - Misty was our tour guide for the private tour in Canyon De Chelly. The stories she told of the Dine' people from their perspective was enlightening and fascinating. The tour included the stone architectural ruins of brilliant engineers and craftsmen from the canyon floor. We particularly appreciate Misty sharing the history of the Dine' people and Kit Carson from 1864 and pointing out actual cannon ball and Gatling gun scars on the canyon walls. The numerous rock art images she showed us were spectacular! From our perspective, it was a glimpse back in time. This was the first private tour we participated in, and we could not have been more pleased. We felt like this private tour was much more personal than the common group tour. We highly recommend Canyon De Chelly Tours and Misty was a wonderful guide. It is well worth both your time and your money! Lynne and Brian
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Marytg122mw
Nov 1, 2025
Well worth the money - We had a marvelous experience exploring the canyons with our guide Richard. Saw petroglyphs and ancient Native American cliff dwellings we never would have seen without a guide. We learned so much about the history and culture of the canyon. A spectacular morning adventure!
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Marytg122mw
Oct 31, 2025
Outstanding tour well worth the money - Outstanding tour that gave us deep insight into the history of the canyons and Navajo culture. Richard was an excellent driver and guide and showed us parts of the canyon we never would have seen. The cliff dwellings and petroglyphs were fascinating. Jeep was extremely comfortable. We would highly recommend doing this tour.
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Wanderer01408749063
Oct 30, 2025
Unique, a must, beautiful - Experiencing Canyon de Chelly is worth every bit of effort required to get there. There’s an aura and energy to the Canyon that is very unique. I had a private tour with Francelia and she was absolutely wonderful. As she enthusiastically answered my questions and explained the history, traditions, and everyday life of today’s residents I felt enveloped in the culture. This tour was a little pricey but worth it. I highly recommend Canyon de Chelly Tours.
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I3601vlsharonr
Oct 22, 2025
Navajo - Driver was wonderful and very knowledgeable. She also was a very good driver. We would recommend this tour. Getting into the canyon is a must experience.
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Chaybone
Oct 20, 2025
Great Experience With Irene - We had a truly spectacular experience with Irene. She was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and at the same time very modest about the knowledge she shared. This was a wonderful opportunity to see nature while exchanging thoughts, ideas, and beliefs, with a special person. I would recommend this tour company and Irene as highly as possible.
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Dibs
Oct 14, 2025
Irene with Canyon de... - Irene with Canyon de Chelly Tours is the best guide!!!!! Very informative of culture, language and history
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).