Private Tour
3 hour Private Canyon Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Sanitation fee
Lunch
Bottled water
Gratuities
Backcountry permit fee paid in Cash to the Navajo Parks and Rec.
Pickup points
Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn
100 Main St, Chinle United States
Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly by IHG
Bia Route 7-Garcia Trading Post Chinle United States
Options
3 hour Private Canyon Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
295 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simply Amazing
joshr199,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing company and professionally run. Highly recommend.
Wonderful tour
E6924ORjennyw,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chantz was a delight to be with. He shared his knowledge of the area with us and it was lovely. His intimate knowledge made the experience so personal and deep. He is enthusiastic and could not have been nicer.
Amazing canyon and history
Anthony O,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was amazing. Celia, our guide, was able to share the history of the canyon, her family's connection to the area, religious significance, and more. She was amazing, and I'll request her when we come back. Simply observing the canyon from the rim is not good enough; one really has to get into the canyon and hear the history to appreciate a place like Canyon de Chelly.
Irene did a wonderful job...
Ed M,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Irene did a wonderful job pointing out the rock art and the history of 5he canyon along with how the people lived and survive
Great tour
ellensV8744ON,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Canyon de Chelly is a magical place and our guide Francillia’s knowledge and warmth made it even better.
Canyon de Chelly is a spiritual place and we learned so much
Carol F,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Celia, charmed us with stories about her family and others who live in the canyon. We learned of it's healing powers, as well as how the plants are used. The petroglyphs were explained and very meaningful. The explanation of the black lines on the rock was meaningful. The tragedy that the Navajo have suffered has made them very strong. Celia did a great job giving us a true appreciation of the canyon.
Hiking tour
jeffreyeM1625MF,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with my guide, Misty. She led me from the North Rim down a challenging route into Canyon del Muerto. We then hiked up the canyon floor viewing several archaeological sites and returned by same route. Enjoyed informative conversation about the history of the sites and area and some Navajo oral histories. Very rewarding experience. Thanks, Misty!
Wonderful 3 hour tour...
Anne W,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful 3 hour tour with our very knowledgeable and very kind guide, Chantz. The canyon is magnificent and we learned a great deal in the three hours we were out exploring. The canyon was not overly crowded, so we really felt a sense the history and magic of the environment. Highly recommend.
Chinle 3 hr personal canyon tour
Carlos M,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Canyon is amazing and the jeep floor tour shows the details like Petroglyphs and bullet holes you’d miss if you only tour the rim.
The Canyon up close
Libby T,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Percy, took us to see many sites in this beautiful canyon. Without a guide, none of this is accessible.
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