Desert Wonders – Exploring the American Southwest

• Drive to Chinle AZ (2 hrs drive)
• 10:00 AM – Canyon de Chelly guided tour (4 hrs tour)
  • We will pick you up at the Best Western, at the concrete Canyon De Chelly Inn sign in the parking lot. Your Canyon De Chelly tour is booked for 10:00 AM. Your guide will bring you to the meeting point: Tseyi Heritage Picnic Parking lot. Booking #341196425
• Lunch
• Overnight Farmington

What to Bring

Backcountry Permit Fee
All passengers must bring $15 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 6×30’s to 12×50’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. 8×30 or 7×35 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.