Please NOTE that we observe Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) March through November, which puts us in the same time zone as UT, CO, and NM. We will be 1-hour ahead of Phoenix, Flagstaff, Winslow, Page, and Tucson

Please call us if you will be running late.

   Tour Manager: 
   Delvonnia Yazzie
   602-596-3324

Pick Up Locations:

Driving in on the day for your tour?
We will pick you up at the Best Western, at the concrete Canyon De Chelly Inn sign in the parking lot. If you’re in an RV or trailer the Holiday Inn offers over-sized parking. Unfortunately, Chinle does not have public parking.

At the conclusion of your tour, we will return you to your pick-up location.

We pick up at the following locations:
-Best Western (at the concrete Canyon De Chelly Inn sign)
-Holiday Inn
-Tseyi Heritage picnic parking lot (see picture/map )
-Spider Rock Campground

We do not pick up at:
-Thunderbird Lodge
-Welcome/Visitor’s Center
Both entities do not allow tour companies to pick up at their location.

Guests of the Thunderbird Lodge:
We will pick you up at the Tseyi Heritage picnic parking lot (refer to picture/map), located across the street from the Thunderbird Lodge (East of the Cottonwood Campground entrance).

• Best Western Motel, 100 Main Street, Chinle, AZ. Your guide will meet you at the concrete Canyon De Chelly Inn sign in the parking lot.

• Holiday Inn, Garcia Trading Post, BIA Route 7, Chinle, AZ 86503. Your guide will meet you outside the front lobby.

• Tseyi Heritage picnic parking lot, 0.5 Mile SW of the Welcome Center, Chinle, AZ 86503.

• Spider Rock Campground, Navajo Hwy. 7, Chinle, AZ 86503

We are NOT affiliated with Best Western nor the Holiday Inn, please direct questions and concerns to Canyon de Chelly Tours only. Please lock up your vehicle and stow away your belongings as Canyon de Chelly Tours, the Best Western, the Holiday Inn, and the Navajo Parks and Rec are not responsible for damages, theft or break-ins.

What to Bring

Backcountry Permit Fee
All passengers must bring $8 per person in cash to pay the Navajo Parks and Rec, debit and credit cards are not accepted. All Backcountry Permits must be signed by the visitor and your authorized guide prior to entering the canyon. There is no entrance fee to the Monument, but a backcountry permit is required.

Gratuity
Gratuity is at your discretion. Guides accept tips in cash.

Water
For your trip into the canyon, bring an ample supply of water — 1-liter per person per hour is not unreasonable in hot weather.

Snacks / Food
Bring your favorites. Area restaurants can prepare sack lunches upon request. A small cooler or lunch bag is recommended to keep your food fresh.

Sunblock / Insect Repellant
Three hours in an open vehicle can burn almost everyone. Most people find it necessary to get the highest rated sunblock they can find, then re-apply the lotion at least once for overall protection.

Brimmed Hat / Umbrella
Even with good sunscreen, visitors often get sunburned. If you are susceptible to sunburn, a brimmed hat or umbrella can help. Sunglasses can help minimize the glare off the white bottom sands. During the summer, we recommend a cooling towel. During cooler temps, bring a warm hat.

Binoculars
General purpose binoculars from small 6x30's to 12x50's will enhance your canyon experience by zooming in on the details on distant walls and ruins. Just remember, the more powerful the magnification, “shaking” will be amplified as well. Small roof prism binoculars are available from Walmart at reasonable prices. 8x30 or 7x35 are good general purpose instruments.

Camera & Film
Digital cameras require mega-pixel imaging to produce photographs with adequate detail. A zoom lens can help.

Light Jacket / Sweater / Rain Coat
During the monsoon, we recommend raincoats. During cooler temps, we recommend dressing in layers and/or bringing a lap blanket.

Cash
You may have the opportunity to purchase jewelry and crafts from Diné artisans in the canyon. NOTE: If you linger longer than recommended browsing artisans, it will detract from your tour time and guides will have to skip sites to stay on time.

For Our Smaller Guests...
Parents of small children and infants need to provide their own infant or child car seats that can be secured with a seat belt. Also, please bring your own container for soiled diapers (zip-lock bags are recommended); which you may dispose of at the conclusion of your tour.

Restroom facilities
Restroom facilities are located in the canyon. Please pack toilet paper/napkins in case supplies are low and hand sanitizing wipes as there are no handwashing stations.

**NO PETS ALLOWED on canyon tours (per Navajo Parks and Recreation policy). However, we do observe ADA guidelines regarding service dogs, which are allowed on 4x4/SUV tours only. Be sure to pack doggie bags for their waste. Please call or email us so that we can plan accordingly. Your service dog will have to be declared when obtaining your Backcountry Permit with the Navajo Parks and Rec prior to entering the canyon.