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Canyon de Chelly National Monument


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 15 attractions in Chinle
Traveler Description: The beautiful red rock canyons can be viewed from numerous overlooks along the rim. However, what makes Canyon de Chelly National Monument special is... more »
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Canyon, Cavern/cave, Geological formation, Historic site, Monument, National park
Activities: Hiking, Camping, Driving, Four-wheeling, Horseback riding
Address: Chinle, AZ 86503
Tel: 928-674-5500
Fax: 928-674-5507

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4 of 5 stars
EJwhatever   2 contributions
London
Oct 15, 2009

Visited en route to Monument Valley. Very cool. Started with the visitors centre although as we were coming in from New Mexico realised that we could have driven via routes 12 then 64 and seen the north rim that way, then taken the 25 min drive south rim drive. As it was, only fitted in the south drive but it... more

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4 of 5 stars
gklongworth   1 contribution
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oct 9, 2009

We booked a special tour with Justin in advance of our visit in July 2009. Rather than taking a round-trip ride, we scheduled a ride for our group of seven to ride down into the canyon at White House Ruins, then ride up the canyon to Spider Rock, and then back up to the rim at Spider Rock--a four-hour ride.... more

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5 of 5 stars
PoupouneLeighonSea   7 contributions
Leigh on Sea
Sep 22, 2009

I must agree with the previous reviewer, Adam Teller was a fabulous guide who informed and entertained in equal measure. I was impressed and would certainly recommend a personal tour with his company. more

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4 of 5 stars
David-IrvineCA   15 contributions
Irvine, California USA
Sep 19, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Canyon de Chelly (pronounced 'shay') is well worth the effort for those with an interest in Native American culture and who enjoy good canyon scenery. The Grand Canyon is more dramatic. Mesa Verde has better and more accessible ruins. So if I could only pick one, this may not be the place I would choose. But what it does have... more

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5 of 5 stars
mkz07   15 contributions
PA
Sep 18, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

What an experience. We went with Adam on a tour of Canyon de Chelly m Sept. 2008. This was one of the most informative tours we have ever been on. Never boring, Adam has a way with sharing his personal stories and heritage in a way you will not forget. We learned so much. You come away wanting to know... more

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5 of 5 stars
LePope   28 contributions
Liege, Belgium
Aug 27, 2009

Canyon de Chelly is less frequented that Grand Canyon or Monument Valley. It is however a hidden gem that beautiful and quiet landscape lovers absolutely have to visit. We drove the south rim with our car and took the short hike down the canyon to white house ruins. Didn't seem interesting to take the jeep tours. Last but not least:... more

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5 of 5 stars
gakkygreeneyes   18 contributions
Pennsylvania
Jul 14, 2009

Take the south rim tour. Rock formations and cliff dwellings can be seen at all of the viewing pull-outs. Free entrance fee. Worth the trip, but there is not much to do in the town of Chinle, AZ. more

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5 of 5 stars
travlingal51   77 contributions
Lake City, Florida
Jul 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I am so glad my neighbor told us about this, it isn't advertised anywhere and we wouldn't have known about it. This canyon is on Navajo land and you can only go into the canyon with a Navajo guide. We took the guided tour through the Thunderbird Lodge and were very pleased. Just be aware that if you spend the... more

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5 of 5 stars
FamilyTraveler034   2 contributions
Rockville, Maryland
Jul 2, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Our family of five (kids ages 9, 11, and 15) took a four-hour ride from Totsonii Ranch to Spider Rock in June, 2009. It was a highlight of our Arizona vacation. The horses were young and agile, but extremely well trained and even the three kids, who had never been on horseback before, had no problems. Our Navajo guide, Cedric... more

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5 of 5 stars
netnob   1 contribution
Minnesota
Jun 16, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

When my family visited Canyon de Chelly two years ago we went on a jeep tour with Oscar Bia, owner of Canyon de Chelly Spider Rock Jeep Tour. We were enthralled with the vast knowledge of Canyon de Chelly that Oscar shared with us. A few weeks ago my son and I visited the canyon again and were excited to... more

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Canyon de Chelly National Monument Address

Chinle, AZ 86503
Tel: 928-674-5500 Fax: 928-674-5507