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3 hour Private Canyon Tour

329 Reviews 4.98 out of 5 stars Based on 329 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Chinle, USA
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On average, this is booked 28 (15.83) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Sanitation fee
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We do not pick up at the Thunderbird Lodge or at the Welcome Center.

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0.5 Mile SW of CDC Welcome Center
Chinle, AZ 86503, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Canyon de Chelly National Monument

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 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3 hour Private Canyon Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Sanitation fee
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Backcountry permit fee paid in Cash to the Navajo Parks and Rec.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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