MainTour Travel Reservation Hotline
1-888-254-0637
Promo Code: 4963
Search MainTour
Special Features
Grand Canyon NP
Petrified Forest NP
Sedona
Phoenix
Tucson
Yuma
Flagstaff
Related Links
Home
What's New
Hotsheet
Vacation Resorts
AirFare
Car Rental
Golf Packages
Contact Us
-------------------
..
.
.

Tour Canyon de Chelly National Monument

MainTour Eastern Arizona Vacation Guide


[ Overview / Events / North Rim / South Rim / Ganado / Window Rock / Four Corners / Hotels / Travel Services ]

Free Arizona Vacation - Join the Coastal Vacation Club and get a free vacation to Arizona and many other locations worldwide. Includes special savings on Cruises, Golf, Camping, Amusement Parks, Ski, Airfares, Car Rental and more.

MainTour Arizona Hotel Room Search -
Online Reservation Center access to over 300 quality hotels in Arizona including many in the White Mountains / Grand Canyon area.

.

Wirelesstouch INC. - Wireless Communication, Sales of all kind Pagers, phones, PCS, Motorola, Best Air Time deal for California residence only !


Topic Overview

Although nowhere near as massive or famous as the Grand Canyon - many of those who have visited Canyon de Chelly (canyon de SHAY) have commented that in many ways it is more spectacular. For more than two thousand years these canyons were the home of various native american tribes.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument consists of two major canyons - Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto (Spanish for Rock Canyon and Canyon of the Dead respectively) as well as several small canyons. These extend over 100 miles into the surrounding mesa.

Of particular note are the many pueblo cliff dwellings and the awesome beauty and color of the rock canyon walls. These contract brightly against the green corn fields and cottonwoods along the canyon floor. (See also Arizona Indian Cultures.)

When visiting this region we recommend making your first stop at the visitors center.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument (520) 674-5500;
P.O. Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503; Open Daily 8AM-5PM; Free Admission;

Many organized off-road vehicle and horseback tour groups operate in the canyons and probably provide the best way to see the canyons. For listing and brochures of major operators see InfoHub.com - Special Listing - Arizona Desert Expeditions.

You can also hire your own Navajo Guide to guide you in your own four-wheel vehicle or own horse-back for about $10/hour with a three hour minimum. The visitors center has listing of recommended guides.

There are two major tour routes, each is about 20 miles but with stops can easily take 3 hours to tour:

Southwest Inn at Sedona -
Combination B & B/Small luxury Hotel. Beautiful southwest architecture and decor - totally non-smoking, AAA Four Diamond rated - see our website for special internet rates and honeymoon/romance packages.

MountainZone Marketplace
MountainZone.Com
- Lots of Outdoor Adventure Gear


Local Calendar of Events


Order Free Travel Guides

Special Listing - Arizona Desert Expeditions


North Rim Drive - Canyon del Muerto Overlook


South Rim Drive - Canyon de Chelly Overlook

Binoculars.com
Binoculars.com


Ganado / Fort Defiance Region

Click Here For the Best Cruise Value Packages
Cruise Value Packages


Window Rock

Window Rock is capitol of the Navajo nation and seat of the tribal government. Also site of the U.S. governments regional Bureau of Indian Affairs office. Navajo Nation Fair - annual event in second week of September.

Click Here For the Best Cruise Value Packages
Cruise Value Packages

Grand Canyon Tours - Millions of Las Vegas visitors go sightseeing to the Grand Canyon National Park, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. We provide the best values on the finest airplane, helicopter, bus, and boat tours. Monthly specials and group discounts available.

InformedTravel.com - Discount rental cars, hotel rooms and airline tickets. Compare all the online booking companies on our website! Info on all your travel needs. destinations. Get a stack of travel brochures, guides, maps, etc. on your chosen destination for $4.95! Ask for the Arizona Package.


Jeremy's Microbatch Ice Cream and Other Gourmet Food Gifts

MainTour Eastern Arizona Vacation Guide:
[ Home / Non-Frames / World Index / Hotsheet / What's New / Travel Services / Bookstore / FAQ / Affiliates ]
Profiles of great area attractions, resorts, special events, sports and recreation.
MainTour is your ticket to explore the real world! Explorer's Wanted!