Canyon De Chelly Tour: Navajo Guide Experience

Immerse yourself in Navajo history on a private tour of Canyon De Chelly. Explore rock art sites, archaeological sites, and learn about the traditional Navajo lifestyle.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Canyon de Chelly National Monument - Our guided 4x4 tours into Canyon De Chelly National Monument will be lead by experienced and seasoned guides. On your trip, you will visit many archeological sites that include cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo, rock art panels (both pictograph and petroglyphs) from all past and present inhabitants of…
What's Included
  • In-person driver guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Navajo Nation Backcountry Permit Fee $8.00/person cash only
Additional Information

All our tours are conducted by proficient Navajo guides, accredited by both the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Department and the National Park Service. Each of our guides has been born and grown up in this Canyon De Chelly region, enabling them to acquire extensive knowledge of its history and passionately share it with our guests who visit this…

Location
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Highway 191,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Luke
Oct 5, 2025
Best tour company in Arizona!!! - I was in Chinle for work at remote sites for 3 weeks. Our guides, Leander, Daniel, Ari, Autumn, and Arica went above and beyond to maintain and improve miles of roads during our work. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the entire experience. It was an absolute pleasure having their company and getting to know them. They also took us for a tour of the canyon, which was an incredible experience. Every guide at Beauty Way has a home in the canyon, making their tours AUTHENTIC and PERSONAL. I could not recommend them enough. I would give 6 stars if I could!
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Sharla
Oct 4, 2025
Legendary Trip - Lyle was an absolutely excellent guide. Part story teller, part educator, and part historian, he gave us a beautiful insight into this part of the world. We feel very enriched. We had a wonderful trip and we couldn’t recommend him more highly.
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Tourist62228438764
Oct 2, 2025
Wonderful private tour - This tour was very special in that you are in a place that very few get to see. But with a Navajo guide, you get to hear the history and culture of the canyon. The ruins and wall etchings are wonderful.
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Z765tvjeffreyl
Sep 29, 2025
Beautiful trip - Our 4 hour private tour guide was a lady who was born and raised in the canyon. She told us the history of her family from The Long Walk to today. It put a personal touch to the tour of the beautiful canyon. Looking from above does not give you the same perspective as a tour of the canyon. She told us stories of the Anasazi, the local residents, the upcoming ultra marathon she is running in the canyon, and the clan system. I especially enjoyed Animal House with its history and atmosphere. The fried bread at the Animal House was a great treat while exploring the ruins and paintings on the canyon walls. I would recommend everyone to take this tour. It was a beautiful experience.
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Jim
Sep 28, 2025
Unbelievable tour! - Unbelievable tour! I thought rain would be a detriment to our trip, but it actually made the trip that much more exciting. Our guide Arianna Yazzie plowed through the creek beds and used the creek as a road. She stopped at key points and went over the culturally significant of the canyon. Also very accommodating to stop for pictures or turn the Jeep around to get pics of the wild horses. We had a great time and would highly recommend Arianna.
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Thomas_b
Sep 27, 2025
Jarvin was the Best - Excellent tour. Our guide, Jarvin made the trip along with the spectacular scenery. He was very informative and was careful with the bumps which was greatly appreciated by two seniors. i would recommend this tour for anyone except people with back issues.
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J8890gkkimr
Sep 27, 2025
Best Tour company for Canyon de Chelly - This is the BEST tour company for Canyon de Chelly. Our tour guide Leander was very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. His family owned company is locally run and he puts great care and effort into ensuring guests have a memorable experience. Leander shared his culture's stories and history. A highlight was being able to meet a weaver who lived in Canyon de Chelly and gave us a demonstration of her ancient craft. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our tour and we were blessed to have the best tour guide in Chinle.
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Casey_o
Sep 23, 2025
The best - Was the best tour ever. Arica Charley was very courteous interesting and informative. Beauty only seen from the bottom of the canyon
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N2805ocjans
Sep 23, 2025
Awesome - We had an amazing time with Lee, our guide, at Beauty Way Jeep tours. His knowledge of archeology, geology and the Navajo way of life was over the top. The scenery was amazing, but Lee brought this experience to life! We can now appreciate why he came so highly recommended.
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Karenwx3834yl
Sep 22, 2025
History at its finest - This was an excursion planned for our Pilgrimage group as part of our travels through NM and AZ. From the time we met the tour team, we were treated like family and welcomed wholeheartedly into their canyon. Arianna Y. was our tour driver, who has lived her whole life in the canyon, and had a lot of knowledge and fun facts about the canyon and the Navajo. She had the utmost concern for our comfort and safety, and did not try to do crazy off-roading on us. I could hear in her voice how much she loves her heritage and loves to share it with others. The sky was so clear that the tops of the rock formations looked like they would have been cutouts against a blue background. There was nothing stuffy about this tour, and everyone we visited was awesome! One of the hightlights besides seeing the beautiful ruins and drawings was stopping by K.'s hogan and watching her weave the traditional Navajo way. I'm so impressed with how well preserved are the traditions and craftsmanship. Arianna, Ben and Leander were very professional while still having fun and sharing their worlds with us. I know that I will be going back to have a longer stay and see even more of the canyon with my new friends, especially our very own GOAT! thanks for a wonderful and educational time!
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From $242 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).