Canyon de Chelly Antelope House 4x4 Tour
Explore canyon landscapes through Dineh storytelling and ancestral traditions
Duration
6–8 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 7 people
Includes
4x4 tour, Navajo storytelling
Highlights
Explore Canyon de Chelly with Dineh cultural storytelling passed down through elders' oral traditions. Discover how sandstone, erosion, ancient homes, and cultural traditions connect across the landscape.
- Listen to Navajo oral traditions shared through storytelling
- Discover messages in sandstone and the story of erosion
- Learn about the masonry styles of ancient homes
- Bring lunch, snacks, water, binoculars, and a charged camera
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for sand
- Use solar restroom stops along the route
Itinerary
Tour starts with stops at Kokopelli's cave, Petroglyphs Rock, First ruins, Junction House ruins, Ledge ruins, Running Antelope house ruins, Fortress Rock, Standing cow ruins, Standing rock, Blue Bull cave, Mummy cave ruins, and the White House ruins and Spider Rock upon request if the road conditions are safe
Important details
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Pets are not allowed, except service animals
- Non-Navajo visitors must pay a $15 per-person cash-only backcountry permit fee; it is not included in the listed price
- Plan for Navajo Nation Mountain Daylight Time, which is one hour ahead of Arizona time from spring through fall
Cancellation Policy
No refunds. You may reschedule for a later date.
FAQs
Keep your belongings secure during the tour. Antelope House Tours is not responsible for lost or stolen items.