Top Arizona Archaeology Tours

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this guided day trip from Flagstaff. Meet up your Navajo guide and begin to descend into the canyon, the rays of sunlight make for beautiful photos. Later, take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes and bends and twists. It's one of the most dramatic spans of the entire river. A picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam is included.

Travel from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon on a 3-day semi-independent tour in the American Southwest. Start with a road trip through the Sonoran Desert and Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. On day two, step aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a train journey to the Grand Canyon. Upon arrival, take a coach tour along the rim to absorb the majestic natural wonder and have free time on day three to see more, with options such as a helicopter tour available before returning to Phoenix.

This Grand Canyon day trip from Flagstaff or Sedona is limited to no more than 14 people, ensuring you enjoy a more personalized Grand Canyon experience. The tour blends ancient ruins, lava fields, majestic volcanoes, and amazing views throughout Grand Canyon National Park and the remarkable Painted Desert. Highlights include a drive along the South Rim and East Rim; visits to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument; and a Southwestern lunch at a historic Navajo reservation.

There's so much to see and do in Arizona it's impossible to do it all. But you can get pretty damn close with this full-day whirlwind tour of 5 National Monuments in and around Sedona. Enjoy the sights from the comfort of an air-conditioned chariot while learning about the areas natural and cultural history from an expert guide.

Improve your photography skills with this sunset and western culture photography workshop in Arizona's Apache Junction. This all-levels workshop is led by a professional photographer guide and aims to enhance the artistic nature of your photographs. Learn how to best capture authentic images of western frontier life and desert sunset scenes with saguaro cacti silhouetted in the photos.

We will check out the unique, historic town of Jerome, Arizona. On our way, we will explore the ancient Sinagua ruin, Tuzigoot National Monument. The name Tuzigoot means “crooked river”, as it sits above a bend of the Verde River. You will be fascinated, learning about these native people of the past. We will then head over to the unique town of Jerome, Arizona, where you will have time for lunch on your own. See a glimpse of what was once a wild west mining town, that is now a charming artist community. You will be surprised by the quirky, fun homes built right into the side of the Black Hills, and learn the folklore of this haunted town. You will visit relics of the old mining town and other interesting sites at both lower and upper Jerome. You will have time for shopping, the stores in Jerome have many unique items, and with the local artists who inhabit the town, you are sure to find artwork or crafts that you love. There will be time for lunch on your own while in Jerome.

Make the most of your time in Arizona on a guided day trip to the Grand Canyon from Sedona with a small group of 14 people or fewer. Learn about the history and culture surrounding the canyon as you take in iconic views from Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, and more. This tour includes an optional 30-minute helicopter ride upgrade for a seamless sightseeing experience.

Get off the tourist track at the Grand Canyon thanks to this adventurous trek along the South Rim trail with naturalist guide. Travel 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) into this grand natural wonder, enjoying fantastic views and an included snack at a scenic picnic site. Finish your successful hike with an included lunch at Maswik Lodge back at the top.

Visit the Grand Canyon on a full-day tour from Flagstaff. Stop at viewpoints along the South Rim drive including Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, Lipan Point, and Desert View Watchtower. On the return to Flagstaff, spend time at the Cameron Trading Post, which carries art work and handicrafts made by Native American artists. Includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Climb aboard comfortable, custom, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats with large panoramic windows Bi-Pass long lines at south entrance gate – we have had the back-road Forest permits since 1993! View elk, deer and rare bird species in their natural environment! Visit dramatic viewpoints such as Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, Duck on a Rock Overlook and witness a magnificent Sunset at Grandview Point during this unhurried excursion. Pick-up and drop-off at central location in Tusayan

Climb aboard custom, comfortable, safari vehicles with forward-facing bucket seats and large panoramic windows Take the 4x4 scenic route around exhausting traffic lines at south entrance gate – we have had the back-road Forest permits since 1993! View elk, deer and rare bird species in their natural environment! Visit dramatic Yavapai Point, El Tovar Hotel, Lookout Studio Viewpoint , Kolb Studio and Bright Angel Trailhead during this non-rushed excursion Pick-up and drop-off at central location in Tusayan

This is a fully narrated tour of the Sedona and surrounding area. In fact after you have taken our tour, you will know more about Sedona in two hours than people who have lived in Sedona their whole lives! You will hear why millions of people come to Sedona every year. The history that started when the red rocks were formed over 350,000.000 years ago. Hear about the early settlers, J.J Thomson and Carl and Sedona Schnebly, plus the many Native American tribes that have called this unique area home. We will head up Oak Creek Canyon, one of the most famous scenic highways in this country. Our trip up the canyon, will take us pass Steam Boat Rock and Medley Bridge and by the Rainbow Trout Farm and Indian Gardens. We will stop up in the canyon and visit the Navajo and Hopis where they make and sell their jewelry and crafts. We will visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Plus this is the only city tour that includes a vortex! What are the vortexes? What will the do for you?

Your adventure begins the moment you board our comfortable passenger transport. Our well-known Tour Guide is locally cultivated; He grew up exploring the wonders of Northwest Arizona from its History, Desert Terrain to Wildlife. His ancestral roots date back to the 1800’s and his families vintage collections have been featured in Mohave Museum of History & Arts exhibitions.

The Route 66 Museum is truly unique in that it is a museum of history, housed in a historical building that lighted the way for the earliest Route 66 travelers. The building, built between 1907 & 1911, powered early Kingman and area mines starting in July, 1909. It also supplied power for the construction of Hoover Dam, until the Dam began producing cheaper hydroelectric power in the late 1930’s. The Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum, the first of it’s kind anywhere. This Museum includes twenty-nine (and counting) vehicles on loan from the Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation, with members world-wide. The tour begins with an elevator ride down 21 stories (210 feet) to the Chapel of the Ages cavern, the scene of numerous weddings throughout the years and large enough to hold two football fields. Your guide will tell you about the history of these awesome Caverns. Our adventure finishes at our local winery where grapes thrive in our area due to the high aquifer.

Are you ready to experience anomalies in the night sky above Sedona's famous mesas? This tour is truly unique from any other! See UFO's (unidentified object) powering up in the sky, move in random and unusual formations, landing on far-off mountains. You will be educated as to what you will see in the starry sky. Utilizing 3rd generation, custom military night goggles you have 1 hour of viewing time. Witness millions of stars and many constellations as well as occasional sightings of Andromeda. IMPORTANT: When traveling to Sedona please book your UFO tour on the first couple of nights during your stay as sometimes we can have clouds come in that will impinge upon us being able to offer the tour. We operate with 50% or clearer skies. If a cancellation due to weather happens we need to be able to reschedule your tour for the following night. We offer up to 3 years for use of your tour should it be cancelled. You will need your own vehicle to follow the guide to the viewing location.

Northern Arizona is littered with ancient vestiges, from millennia-old dwelling to petroglyphs, though it’s hard to interpret them meaningfully without a little help. On this tour, travel by Jeep from Sedona for a 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) hike in an uncrowded area scattered with archaeological remains, and learn about the lives of earlier inhabitants as you go.

Each tour is lead by an experienced Navajo guide, who is certified by the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Dept. and National Park Service. Each and everyone of our guides was born and raised in this Canyon De Chelly area, allowing them to gain a vast knowledge of its history to share with all our guests who visit this place we call home. As well as learning about the canyon's rich history, rock art sites and other archeological sites, you will hear stories and tales of life in the canyon and get a chance to visit our guide's families who still weave, farm, ranch, and continue to live a traditional Navajo lifestyle in this rural part of the southwest. We invite you to join one of our guides on a truly unique and one of a kind tour, and to support this 100% NAVAJO OWNED and OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS!! Ahéhee' (thank you) * Private tours can be customized, please call for more information or include in notes section when booking online

Each tour is lead by an experienced Navajo guide, who is certified by the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Dept. and National Park Service. Each and everyone of our guides was born and raised in this Canyon De Chelly area, allowing them to gain a vast knowledge of its history to share with all our guests who visit this place we call home. As well as learning about the canyon's rich history, rock art sites and other archeological sites, you will hear stories and tales of life in the canyon and get a chance to visit our guide's families who still weave, farm, ranch, and continue to live a traditional Navajo lifestyle in this rural part of the southwest. We invite you to join one of our guides on a truly unique and one of a kind tour, and to support this 100% NAVAJO OWNED and OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS!! Ahéhee' (thank you) * This private tour can be customized, please call for more information or include details for customizing in booking notes.

Each tour is lead by an experienced Navajo guide, who is certified by the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Dept. and National Park Service. Each and everyone of our guides was born and raised in this Canyon De Chelly area, allowing them to gain a vast knowledge of its history to share with all our guests who visit this place we call home. As well as learning about the canyon's rich history, rock art sites and other archeological sites, you will hear stories and tales of life in the canyon and get a chance to visit our guide's families who still weave, farm, ranch, and continue to live a traditional Navajo lifestyle in this rural part of the southwest. We invite you to join one of our guides on a truly unique and one of a kind tour, and to support this 100% NAVAJO OWNED and OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS!! Ahéhee' (thank you) * This private tour can be customized, please call for more information or include details for customizing in booking notes.

Each tour is lead by an experienced Navajo guide, who is certified by the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Dept. and National Park Service. Each and everyone of our guides was born and raised in this Canyon De Chelly area, allowing them to gain a vast knowledge of its history to share with all our guests who visit this place we call home. As well as learning about the canyon's rich history, rock art sites and other archeological sites, you will hear stories and tales of life in the canyon and get a chance to visit our guide's families who still weave, farm, ranch, and continue to live a traditional Navajo lifestyle in this rural part of the southwest.

Each tour is lead by an experienced Navajo guide, who is certified by the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Dept. and National Park Service. Each and everyone of our guides was born and raised in this Canyon De Chelly area, allowing them to gain a vast knowledge of its history to share with all our guests who visit this place we call home. As well as learning about the canyon's rich history, rock art sites and other archeological sites, you will hear stories and tales of life in the canyon and get a chance to visit our guide's families who still weave, farm, ranch, and continue to live a traditional Navajo lifestyle in this rural part of the southwest. We invite you to join one of our guides on a truly unique and one of a kind tour, and to support this 100% NAVAJO OWNED and OPERATED SMALL BUSINESS!! Ahéhee' (thank you)

There are as many metaphors to describe what locals call 'down in the Buckskin' as there are people who have been there. I choose the word 'in' because you are literally inside the walls of the world's longest slot canyon. According to the Bureau of Land Management ('BLM') website, Buckskin Gulch is 16 miles long (around 26 km) from the Buckskin Trailhead to the Paria Canyon and over 500 feet (around 150m) deep at its confluence with the Paria River. There are places in the Buckskin where you are able to touch both canyon walls at the same time. Buckskin Gulch is a photographer's and hiker's Mecca. Every corner you turn is changing continuously; the cliffs are water-and-wind-sculpted patterns of colors, light and shadows. You may also marvel and puzzle at the meanings of the rock writings (petroglyphs) from the early Archaic period (some are as old as 9,000 years). It was voted one the top 10 hikes in the world by National Geographic Adventure Magazine a few years back.

Our most diverse Grand Canyon tour, the Explorer, blends remarkable ancient ruins of the ancient Sinaguas, and dramatic lava fields from the explosive activity in the region 6 million years ago. In the morning you will experience Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments. After a unique lunch on the Navajo Nation (with authentic Navajo meal choices or American food choices) and time for souvenir shopping at the historic Cameron Trading Post, you will then travel up to Grand Canyon National Park. You will start with amazing views beginning at the Desert Watchtower. You will be in awe from the beginning to the end, from the East and South Rims of the Grand Canyon and still have time and flexibility to explore on your own in the afternoon.

This fascinating journey will take you into the heart of Hopi country. Visit the oldest continuously occupied villages in the United States on our fascinating, in-depth tour into the heart of Hopi lands. Tour departs from Sedona and Flagstaff.