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Canyon de Chelly Tours

Chinle, AZ
928-674-5433
Ranked #1 of 5 tours in Chinle
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Canyon De Chelly Tours is an enterprise of Leon Skyhorse Thomas. Every guide is a professional, certified by the National Park Service by examination....... more » Owner description: Canyon De Chelly Tours is an enterprise of Leon Skyhorse Thomas. Every guide is a professional, certified by the National Park Service by examination. In addition to tours of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument, cultural consulting needs are addressed on a case by case basis for those who seek a more intimate insight onto the Navajo Way. Leon has assisted film-makers on location in Navajoland and is used to delivering high quality services to the people and organizations he serves.There are over 2700 archaeological sites within the many canyons of Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Only 13 of the 700 standing ruins have been stabilized, re-inforced, or protected from degradation. We are professional Navajo guides who can teach you the history of our canyons and about the Anasazi, Hopi and Navajo peoples. We pride ourselves in offering you more than just viewing our scenery - but we can do this too! « less
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San Diego
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

First an important Note: A number of the reviews here are NOT reviews of the company, "Canyon de Chelly Tours" owned by Leon Thomas, which is the company these reviews are supposed to be about. For example, if a company uses a truck, it's not this company. I urge you to check out the company's website which is excellent. At... More

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arizona
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW
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Canyon Jeep Tours run by Deswood Yazzie saved the day for us . Having set up a jeep tour with Leon Skyhorse Thomas many months ago and paying half down ...he nor his guide or jeep where anywhere to be found on trip day ! Needless to say we where not so happy ...Irene Becenti, Leons guide did show up... More

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West Lafayette, IN
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is my third canyon tour with Daniel, Dan, and Timothy! They give an outstanding, personalized tour through some of the most beautiful country/canyon on the planet. This year we stopped for a weaving demonstration, had a meal cooked especially for our group, spending the whole day in the canyon. This is their homeland and they provide an incredible experience.... More

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Wallkill
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

our tour was wonderful. Benjamin was our guide and he was interesting, helpful, and informative. He explained so much to me and my children. I felt as if we had gone back in time to when he was a child growing up in the canyon. i was very impressed and would recommnend it to all who visit. More

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metuchen
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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My nine year old daughter and I were travelling in the southwest and booked a last minute tour with Canyon de Chelly Tours and had an incredible time. We met Calvin, our guide, at the visitors center and hopped in his open jeep to begin our tour. My daughter was thrilled as we splashed through the wash into the valley.... More

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Payson, Utah
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Our guide Francine was very informative and fun to be with. She pointed out many points of interest and drove through the river with skill. She grew up in the canyon so was able to tell us about what life was like as a child in the canyon. I only wish we would have had time to visit Spider rock... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Today we had the pleasure of taking a private (family of 3) tour with Leone as our guide not only through the breathtakingly beautiful Canyon de Chelly, but also through the Navajo ways, both past and present. Starting with our first splash crossing of the "wash" with our SUV, and ending with a detailed description of Navajo/Spanish battles, we saw... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Canyon de Chelly is wonderful and viewing from the pull-offs along the road makes a good trip. But to really view and enjoy the canyon take a jeep tour into the canyon. We went with Leander of De Chelly Tours (928 674-3772 or dechellytours@frontier.net). The rate was reasonable and our guide was great. The look-outs and jeep tour are handicap... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We were three women traveling together and lucked out in getting Leone. Not only is she a fascinating, articulate, well-educated woman in her own right, her historical knowledge and personal memories of the Canyon de Chelley and its special places was amazing. Detailed, rich, professional, with humor and insight. We felt incredibly lucky to have gotten her. Can't recommend her... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
3
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Definitely take a canyon tour. Definitely go with the tours managed by Leon Skyhorse Thomas. We had an absolutely incredible time with no problems except being overwhelmed by all there was to see. Leone Thomas (Leon's sister) was our guide. Leone picked us up and the visitor center on time, dropped us off on time and gave us an incredible... More

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