Private Tour
3 hour Private Tour in Chinle
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
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 Tour in Chinle
Pickup included
Reviews
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
THIS IS A DON’T MISS TOUR!
TikiTom1,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
off season visit
D2177FVandrewm,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In 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
Excellent Private Tour
804lynnen,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Misty 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
Well worth the money
marytG122MW,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Outstanding tour well worth the money
marytG122MW,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding 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.
Unique, a must, beautiful
Wanderer01408749063,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experiencing 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.
Navajo
I3601VLsharonr,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver 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.
Great Experience With Irene
Chaybone,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Irene with Canyon de...
Dibs,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Irene with Canyon de Chelly Tours is the best guide!!!!! Very informative of culture, language and history
The Best Tour of Canyon de Chelly
Roam287009,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a wonderful experience using Canyon de Chelly Tours out of Chinle, AZ. The tour guide, Jason Begay, was extremely knowledgeable in the native American history of the Canyon and he knew all the most scenic spots to stop. One of the best tour guides ever! If you haven't been to Canyon de Chelly, I highly recommend the private tours given by this company.
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