7 Native American Tours That Still Read Well a Year On

1.Lower Antelope Canyon Entry and Navajo Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,801 reviews · 1 hour · from $78Our pick

Walk Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide for about an hour, seeing water-carved sandstone, changing light, and famous rock shapes. Guides such as Ben, Jerry, Troy, and Ala help with photos and explain Navajo culture and canyon formation. Expect a 10-minute approach walk, steep stairs, no bags, and groups of up to about 15 people.

“The lower antelope is very impressive! I loved it. Our guide was really nice.”

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2.Lower Antelope Canyon Tour with Trained Navajo Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,552 reviews · 1h 5m · from $75Best value

Walk through Lower Antelope Canyon with an English-speaking Navajo guide in a group of up to 10. Expect colorful sandstone, changing sunlight, short ladders, cultural stories, and practical phone photography tips. Guides such as Lamar, Joanne, Janelle, and Nolan have helped visitors find good angles and take group photos. The 65-minute hike begins and ends at Ken’s Tours.

“I loved the experience, the place is absolutely stunning and the guide was really nice, he told us all the tricks to take amazing pictures and he also took photos of us. He explained a lot of things about the canyon and about the navajo culture!”

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3.Monument Valley: Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,794 reviews · 2h 30m · from $80

Join Monument Valley Tribal Tours for a 150-minute Jeep ride through Monument Valley’s public and restricted areas. A Navajo guide such as Travis, Carole, Larry, or Comasheena leads you to arches, petroglyphs, buttes, and sacred sites, then shares cultural stories and traditional music. Expect rough roads, small groups, and either an open-air vehicle or enclosed SUV.

“Everything was great: the tour, the tour guide, the stories, and the views! We had some trouble with our navigation system and arrived late, but when we called the organisation, they were so kind and understanding. Since we weren’t too late, they arranged for another car to take us to the jeep so we could still join. All in all, it was an amazing experience with a very well-organised, friendly and also funny team!”

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4.Monument Valley: Sunset Tour with Navajo Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Ride through Monument Valley with a Navajo guide such as Travis, Jamison, Carol, or Tesla, stopping at the Mitten Buttes, John Ford Point, Totem Pole, and other famous formations. You’ll enter restricted backcountry, visit a traditional Hogan, hear Navajo stories and music, and catch the valley in evening light. Expect dust, bumps, and excellent photo chances.

“Donna did a great guide job, but she didn’t get us back to The View for sunset.”

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5.Lower Antelope Canyon Walking Tour with Navajo Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,289 reviews · from $76

Walk 1.7 km through Lower Antelope Canyon with an English-speaking Navajo guide. You’ll descend five flights of stairs, pass through narrow sandstone corridors, and learn how rain and wind shaped the canyon. Guides such as Carson, Kylie, Ben, and Keaneu are praised for canyon stories, Navajo culture, safety help, and excellent phone photos.

“VERY NICE AND INTERESTING WALKING TOUR INSIDE THE LOWER PART OF ANTELOPE CANYON. THE GUIDE WAS VERY HELPFUL AND GAVE US MANY USEFUL TIPS AND INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE CANYON. SHE POINTED OUT THE AREAS TO BE CAREFULL WHILE WALKING INSIDE THE CANYON, EXPLAINED THE SAFETY FEATURES MANY TIMES AND EVEN TOOK PICTURES OF US AT QUITE NICE SPOTS OF THE CANYON. I HAVE TO POINT OUT THAT THE ANTELOPE CANYON IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE VENUES I HAVE EVER VISITED, THE FORMATION OF THE CANYON AND THE COLOURS INSIDE ARE REALLY MAGICAL. ANTELOPE CANYON IS A "MUST SEE" IF YOU VISIT THIS AREA OF USA.Read more”

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6.Upper Antelope Canyon Prime Time Entry & Navajo Guide.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 619 reviews · 1h 30m · from $95

Spend about 90 minutes visiting Upper Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and a group of no more than 10. You will ride by shuttle to the canyon, walk for roughly 75 minutes, hear stories about Navajo culture and rock formation, and get help finding strong photo angles. Guides such as Lillian, Mario, Leland, Ro, and Amar have earned special praise.

“Our guide was very alert as yo the group very helpful and informative. He took time with sharing info and went at the groups pace as a whole. I am 72 and did not feel overwhelmed at any point and the yougersters were not disappointed with the timing either. Lots of pics were taken!!”

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7.Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Spend about 11 hours touring Sedona from Phoenix or Scottsdale in a custom van limited to 13 people. Your guide takes you to Montezuma Castle, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, then gives you 2 to 3 hours in Uptown Sedona for lunch, galleries, shops, and a little wandering.

“Tour guide was very informative, had a nice sense of humor, drived safely. We were given enough time to explore sites. Unfortunately Viator didnt notify me of change in pick up time. I received an email notification of time change fours hours AFTER the modified time change. Fortunately, Mark Lane of Detours called to say he was waiting! Viator also listed the wrong hotel for my pick up location. My voucher listed the hotel next door instead of the hotel I gave them when I made the reservation. Detours and the guide were great! Viator needs to improve its administrative functions!”

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