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Hopi Mesas & Navajo Lands of Canyon de Chelly & Monument Valley

Program No. 1859160MEADV-1116-60
Gain a deeper understanding of Hopi and Navajo cultures as you visit their reservations to experience the landscapes, artifacts and traditions that have shaped their ancient story.

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Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2025
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Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2025
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At a Glance

Stay on both the Navajo and Hopi reservations and immerse yourself in these cultures with exposure to native speakers and artisans who share insights into their life ways. Visit one of the oldest Hopi villages atop a windswept mesa. At Canyon de Chelly, field trips visit both North and South rims and the inner Canyon. Experience Monument Valley’s iconic formations and sweeping vistas.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to one mile daily over varied terrain. Optional longer hike at Canyon de Chelly to Ancestral Puebloan ruins. Elevations up to 7,300 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Enjoy two Navajo-/Diné-led 4x4 adventures to see ruins, petroglyphs and natural beauty.
  • Enjoy a docent-led field trip to the Museum of Northern Arizona and learn about the region's past, present and future.
  • Visit Hubble Trading Post and hear from Navajo/Diné and Hopi speakers about their cultures and challenges.
Featured Expert
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Mike Masek
Mike Masek is a wilderness skills instructor, herbalist and ethnobotanist living in Flagstaff, Ariz. In addition to his current work with Road Scholar, he is adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University where he teaches traditional uses of native plants and outdoor survival skills. He also teaches programs at the National Parks and Coconino Community College. He has spent a lifetime exploring the canyons and deserts of the American Southwest and loves to share these treasures with others.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Mike Masek View biography
Mike Masek is a wilderness skills instructor, herbalist and ethnobotanist living in Flagstaff, Ariz. In addition to his current work with Road Scholar, he is adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University where he teaches traditional uses of native plants and outdoor survival skills. He also teaches programs at the National Parks and Coconino Community College. He has spent a lifetime exploring the canyons and deserts of the American Southwest and loves to share these treasures with others.
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Dorothy Ami is a well-respected Hopi potter. Her demonstrations detail the pottery making process — from gathering the clay to tempering, coiling a piece, making the paints from nature, painting with a yucca brush and firing.
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James Bilagody View biography
James Bilagody has been entertaining Road Scholar participants with his stories, wit, and music for many years. He has twice been nominated for the Native American Music Awards, as well as having received consideration for a Grammy Award. Skilled in both percussion and guitar, James is able to fuse traditional Navajo storytelling and culture into a modern perspective and sound.
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Eric Kee was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Tuba, City, Ariz. In addition to sharing his Navajo culture, Eric enjoys spending his spare time building Native American flutes, working with silver and enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping with his family. He met his wife in Florence, Italy during his three years teaching English and working Italian camps for kids. He, along with his wife and three children, currently reside in Tuba City, Arizona.
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Thomas Combrink was born in South Africa and, as a child, lived in Zambia and Zimbabwe where his father was a British government land surveyor. In the bush with his parents, he gained an appreciation and love for the natural world. Thomas earned degrees from Texas A&M (Park & Recreation Resource Management) and Michigan State University (Agricultural Economics). He retired from Northern Arizona University with research in applied economics and tourism. Living in Flagstaff for 32 years, he has explored much of the Colorado Plateau.
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Buck Sanford graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in natural resources and spent several years working in Costa Rica as a freelance tropical biologist and research station manager. After a Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, he held positions at Stanford, NC State, and Colorado State. He was a biology professor at Denver University for several decades. Following a stint as a program director at the National Science Foundation, Buck worked as a professor and an administrator at Northern Arizona University, retiring in 2021.
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
7 days
Program Begins
Flagstaff, AZ
Program Concludes
Flagstaff, AZ
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
17 | 6B | 5L | 6D |
Activity Level
Stay on both the Navajo and Hopi reservations and immerse yourself in these cultures with exposure to native speakers and artisans who share insights into their life ways. Visit one of the oldest Hopi villages atop a windswept mesa. At Canyon de Chelly, field trips visit both North and South rims and the inner Canyon. Experience Monument Valley’s iconic formations and sweeping vistas.)
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enjoy two Navajo-/Diné-led 4x4 adventures to see ruins, petroglyphs and natural beauty.
  • Enjoy a docent-led field trip to the Museum of Northern Arizona and learn about the region's past, present and future.
  • Visit Hubble Trading Post and hear from Navajo/Diné and Hopi speakers about their cultures and challenges.
Featured Expert
Profile Image
Mike Masek
Mike Masek is a wilderness skills instructor, herbalist and ethnobotanist living in Flagstaff, Ariz. In addition to his current work with Road Scholar, he is adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University where he teaches traditional uses of native plants and outdoor survival skills. He also teaches programs at the National Parks and Coconino Community College. He has spent a lifetime exploring the canyons and deserts of the American Southwest and loves to share these treasures with others.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Profile Image of Dorothy Ami
Dorothy Ami
Dorothy Ami is a well-respected Hopi potter. Her demonstrations detail the pottery making process — from gathering the clay to tempering, coiling a piece, making the paints from nature, painting with a yucca brush and firing.
Profile Image of James Bilagody
James Bilagody
James Bilagody has been entertaining Road Scholar participants with his stories, wit, and music for many years. He has twice been nominated for the Native American Music Awards, as well as having received consideration for a Grammy Award. Skilled in both percussion and guitar, James is able to fuse traditional Navajo storytelling and culture into a modern perspective and sound.
Profile Image of Eric Kee
Eric Kee
Eric Kee was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Tuba, City, Ariz. In addition to sharing his Navajo culture, Eric enjoys spending his spare time building Native American flutes, working with silver and enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping with his family. He met his wife in Florence, Italy during his three years teaching English and working Italian camps for kids. He, along with his wife and three children, currently reside in Tuba City, Arizona.
Profile Image of Thomas Combrink
Thomas Combrink
Thomas Combrink was born in South Africa and, as a child, lived in Zambia and Zimbabwe where his father was a British government land surveyor. In the bush with his parents, he gained an appreciation and love for the natural world. Thomas earned degrees from Texas A&M (Park & Recreation Resource Management) and Michigan State University (Agricultural Economics). He retired from Northern Arizona University with research in applied economics and tourism. Living in Flagstaff for 32 years, he has explored much of the Colorado Plateau.
Profile Image of Robert Sanford
Robert Sanford
Buck Sanford graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in natural resources and spent several years working in Costa Rica as a freelance tropical biologist and research station manager. After a Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, he held positions at Stanford, NC State, and Colorado State. He was a biology professor at Denver University for several decades. Following a stint as a program director at the National Science Foundation, Buck worked as a professor and an administrator at Northern Arizona University, retiring in 2021.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to one mile daily over varied terrain. Optional longer hike at Canyon de Chelly to Ancestral Puebloan ruins. Elevations up to 7,300 feet.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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Duration
7 days
6 nights
What's Included
17 meals | 6B | 5L | 6D |
6 expert-led lectures
7 expert-led field trips
An experienced Group Leader
6 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
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Activity Note
Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon:
Program Registration: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the hotel meeting room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, other important information, and to confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in. Orientation: 5:30 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. On the Road programs are journeys that take participants to multiple study sites in a region with a number of overnight stays. Lectures, talks, discussions, field trips, and on-board commentary amplify the program theme. Some journeys involve great distances and may take hours, others are much shorter. Long or short, On the Road journeys are learning experiences that make the most of our time together. Field trips will be conducted by our Group Leader, a seasoned and experienced naturalist who will also function as our Study Leader, unless noted otherwise. We will travel via comfortable passenger vans. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience more meaningful and memorable according to your preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner:
In the hotel restaurant.
Evening:
At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night's rest for the day ahead. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
Driving approximately 30 miles to Wutpatki National Monument. Walking less than 1 mile total; approximately 1.5 hours at Museum of Northern Arizona.
Breakfast:
at the hotel.
Morning:
To facilitate a better understanding of the pre-historic cultural development of the Southwest - we will enjoy an insightful and informative docent-led field trip at the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) after arriving by van. The MNA has evolved into a regional center of learning with collections, exhibits, educational programs, publications, and research projects. Museum of Northern Arizona is the premier museum dedicated to the cultural and natural history of the Colorado Plateau. Afterwards, we’ll take some time for independent exploration in the museum.
Lunch:
We’ll enjoy a plated lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
After lunch, we’ll board our vans and begin our transfer from Flagstaff to Navajolands with a stop at Wutpatki National Monument. Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture. For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors. Then, we will make our way to Tuba City, Arizona, Tuba City is the largest community in the Navajo Nation, offering many culturally significant attractions to explore.
Dinner:
At the Hogan Restaurant.
Evening:
Gathering after dinner, we’ll enjoy a local Navajo presenter that will share culture and music.
Activity Note
Walking about 1/2 mile total throughout the day; unpaved, uneven ground with a few steps. Driving approximately 15 miles one way; about 1/2 hour each way.
Breakfast:
At the Hogan restaurant.
Morning:
The Explore Navajo Interactive Museum approximates the journey Navajos take through life. At over 7,000 sq. feet, the museum features a traditional Navajo Hogan (home) and Navajo stories of creation.
Lunch:
at the Hogan Restaurant.
Afternoon:
We’ll take a field trip to Tutuveni, Newspaper Rock. Recognized as a sacred site by the Hopi people, the Hopi "Tutuveni" petroglyph area contains 5,000 petroglyphs of Hopi clan symbols and is the largest known collection of clan symbols in the American Southwest.
Dinner:
at Hogan Restaurant.
Evening:
At our dinner location, we’ll have a Q&A on Hopi preparation. Then, be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
Walking about 1/2 mile total throughout the day; unpaved, uneven ground with a few steps. Driving approximately 15 miles one way; about 1/2 hour each way.
Breakfast:
at the Hogan Restaurant.
Morning:
After checking out and loading our luggage, we’ll make our way to the Hopi Reservation. The Hopi trace their history in the Southwest to long before the Spanish arrived in 1540 and many villages have been occupied since the 1100s C.E. With a Hopi expert we will explore either Oraibi or Walpi village, depending on local circumstances and conditions. Each is one of the oldest continuously inhabited villages in the country. Oraibi, also referred to as Old Oraibi, is on Third Mesa on the Hopi Reservation and has been a place of habitation since c. 1100 C.E. The way of life here has changed little over the centuries. Orabi is not typically open to tourists. Walpi dates from c. 900 C.E. It also has changed little since moving to its present location higher up on the mesa in 1680. The community embodies traditional lifestyles and preserves Hopi architecture, history, and rituals. In spite of some structural “improvements” in the 1970s, Walpi offers an excellent sense of what life was like here centuries ago evidenced by its lack of electricity and running water. Also as it has been for centuries, the Hopi are organized into matrilineal clans, and home ownership passes from mother to daughter. Visiting a Hopi community is a privilege. As anywhere else, we will be polite and sensitive to the surroundings, the people, and their beliefs. Photography is not permitted. Upon arrival at the Cultural Center, we’ll enjoy a fascinating native arts demonstration (pottery making, Kachina carving, or other) presented by a Hopi tribal member and artisan. We’ll then enjoy some time exploring the exhibits and photographs in the Hopi Tribal Museum independently, as well as checking out the native arts and jewelry.
Lunch:
at the Hopi Cultural Center.
Afternoon:
After lunch at the Hopi Cultural Center, we’ll enjoy a fascinating native arts demonstration (pottery making, Kachina carving, or other) presented by a Hopi tribal member and artisan. We’ll then head to Chinle, stopping at Hubbell Trading Post. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is considered a meeting ground of two cultures between the Navajo and the settlers who came to the area to trade.
Dinner:
In the hotel restaurant.
Evening:
The evening is at your leisure as you rest from the busy day!
Activity Note
Driving approximately 40 miles total for the day; about 7 hours altogether. Driving approximately 30 miles on rim exploration; about 3.5 hours, with frequent stops for short walks to rim viewpoints. Getting into/out of four-wheel drive vehicles; driving about 10 miles; approximately 3.5 hours; bumpy terrain. Walking less than 1 mile total throughout the day. The National Park Service may limit access into the canyon in case if hazardous conditions or for resource protection.
Breakfast:
in the hotel restaurant.
Morning:
Setting out from the hotel via our regular vehicle, we’ll drive to the starkly beautiful South Rim of Canyon de Chelly, making stops at multiple viewpoints, taking some short walks, and enjoying vistas at Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Before returning, we will offer some time to explore the Canyon de Chelly National Monument Visitor Center independently.
Lunch:
We'll enjoy a traditional lunch in a local Navajo home.
Afternoon:
At the hotel, we’ll board four-wheel-drive vehicles for a field trip into Canyon de Chelly with certified local Navajo/Diné experts. During our adventure, we’ll see stunning scenery with sandstone cliffs, canyons, petroglyphs, and ruins. Compared to the millions of years it took for natural forces to create the landscapes we see today, humans have lived here only a relatively short 4,000 years. There are people today who continue to make a living as the “Ancient Ones” did by planting crops within the national monument’s 84,000 acres. The National Park Service works in conjunction with the Navajo Nation to manage Canyon de Chelly. Of the more than 2,700 archaeological sites, some 700 are standing ruins and only about a dozen of these have been protected. At the end of our adventure, we’ll get dropped off back at the hotel in time for dinner.
Dinner:
Hotel plated meal.
Evening:
In the hotel meeting room, we'll settle in for an expert-led presentation on one or more fascinating aspects of Dine' (Navajo) history and culture, such as the special connection between the people and Canyon de Chelly, or a demonstration by a native artisan accompanied by a discussion of inspiration and technique.
Activity Note
Driving approximately 212 miles total to Cameron, Arizona; about 3.5 hours, with a stop in Monument Valley for our field trip. Getting into/out of four-wheel drive vehicles; ride is approximately 10 miles; about 3 hours, with frequent stops for short walks to viewpoints in Monument Valley. Walking less than 1 mile total throughout the day.
Breakfast:
at Hotel.
Morning:
After checking out, we’ll load our luggage and set out for Cameron via Goulding’s Lodge and Trading Post in Monument Valley. In 1938, Harry Goulding got movie director John Ford to visit here by showing him evocative photographs of Monument Valley. It started a lifelong friendship and Monument Valley served as the iconic backdrop for Ford's western movies. While here, we’ll also have a look around the Trading Post Museum independently.
Lunch:
At historic Goulding's Lodge and Trading Post with magnificent views of Monument Valley's red rock splendor.
Afternoon:
We’ll then get picked up for a field trip aboard four-wheel drive vehicles with Navajo/Diné experts, during which we’ll see famous monuments including The Mittens — red sandstone buttes seen in countless movies and TV shows. We’ll also have a special visit to the Monument’s restricted area. This area contains many rock windows and arches of unique shapes and sizes, which make for unparalleled photo opportunities in one of the American West’s most photographed destinations. Carrying on, our journey will move through a scenic section of the Navajo Reservation past Comb Ridge, Tsegi Canyon, Black Mesa, the Elephant Feet, Tuba City, the Little Colorado River Canyon, the northern end of the Painted Desert, and wide open sweeping vistas. Upon arrival at historic Cameron Trading Post, we’ll check in to our hotel with time to freshen up and relax before dinner.
Dinner:
In the Cameron Trading Post restaurant. Alcohol is prohibited on the Navajo Reservation. The restaurant is decorated with beautiful Navajo rugs, baskets, pottery, antique cabinets, and stained glass — all topped with a pressed tin ceiling.
Evening:
We’ll then have a final wrap-up session for reflections on our adventures. Share some of your favorite experiences from the program with new Road Scholar friends. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure. Be sure prepare for check-out and departures in the morning.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a commercial bus or vans driving about 60 miles, 1 hour riding time. 8:30 a.m. lodge check-out and departure; expected arrival at Flagstaff approximately 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
After checking out of the hotel, we’ll load our luggage and depart for Flagstaff.
Afternoon:
The program concludes with drop-offs at at the starting hotel, Flagstaff airport, or the Flagstaff Amtrak visitor center if taking Groome Transportation. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Happy Trails!
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MEALS
17 Meals
6 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
6 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
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1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Tuba City
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Tuba City
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Tuba City
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Tuba City
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Tuba City
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
1 night
Location: Flagstaff
Courtyard Flagstaff, convenient to the airport, I-17 and I-40, walking distance to Northern Arizona University, and moments from Arizona Snowbowl. We’re one of the most convenient pet-friendly hotels in Flagstaff! Our thoughtful amenities deliver everything you need for business or pleasure: well-appointed rooms – some with private balconies and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks – that promise free WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workspaces. Maintain your active lifestyle at our hotel near downtown Flagstaff, AZ: Our fitness center is open 24/7 and our heated indoor pool beckons.
2 nights
Location: Second Mesa
Located in Northern Arizona, the Hopi Reservations encompasses approximately 1.5 million acres. Hopi land rises up 7,200 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding low-altitude desert. You'll find amazing history, culture, art, and food when you visit here... First Mesa Consolidated Villages offers organized tours in their jurisdiction. Visitors may travel freely along primary highways; off-road travel, including jeeps, motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles, is prohibited without a guide. Your consideration is truly appreciated!
2 nights
Location: Chinle
Located on the high desert of the Colorado Plateau, the Holiday Inn Chinle stands at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The canyon is the second largest in the USA. In huge hollows at the base of the canyon's vertical walls, ancient cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people stand well preserved since their construction more than 10 centuries ago. Petroglyphs both in and near the ruins clearly depict events of the canyon's early inhabitants. The remote location deep within the Navajo Nation removes it from the impact of the modern world and retains the canyon's sense of timelessness.
1 night
Location: Cameron
Adjacent to the Cameron Trading Post, the Inn is in the hub of activity for the western Navajo Reservation. It features an operating trading post with Native American arts and crafts. Cameron Trading Post gives you central access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
Participant Reviews
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Kerry – Class of 2017 | Flagstaff, AZ
I've lived in the Southwest for 12 years, so I thought I knew what to expect from this program... but it was much more! The opportunity for deep cultural immersion was unparalled, with tours of places like Canyon de Chelly and the Hopi pueblo that are unknown to most non-Native people in this region. I was very impressed with the knowledge of our guides, Buck and Fil, and our guest lecturers. I learned a lot about the Hopi and Navajo cultures--knowledge that I will carry with me for the rest of my life!
— Review left October 23, 2024
John – Class of 2023 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM
For anyone who is not Native and who is interested in gaining a better understanding of Native cultures, histories, and lands, specifically those of the Hopi and Navajo peoples, this program is a great way to begin or continue that learning. The program leaders (one Navajo and the other Hopi), and the other presenters and guides, are very informative, and happy to share information about their cultures and histories, and to answer questions. The sites included in the program provide a good variety of places to learn. And the landscapes are beautiful. Highly recommended!
— Review left October 22, 2024
Yvonne – Class of 2019 | Portland, OR
This was an absolutely stellar trip! Our guides were immensely knowledgeable, along with being kind, competent, and always available for our questions. I would mark this as one of the best trips of my life, despite the fact I was sick and had to miss two days. I saw the spectacular views I had wanted to see, and learned much more about Native American culture, which I also had wanted. I think you should give a bonus to our guides. One thing I would change is building in more down time for us old people to catch our breath.
— Review left April 26, 2024
Ian – Class of 2019 | Santa Cruz, CA
Stewart and Fil are great leaders and together brought a much more complete understanding of the Hopi and Navajo history and ways of life. And the trips through Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley are amazing and can only be seen on tours like this. You will regret not going on this trip!
— Review left April 22, 2024
Marcia – Class of 2024 | Des Moines, IA
The Hopi Mesas & Navajo Lands of the Canyon de Chelley & Monument Valley program is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Navajo and Hopi history and cultures and how it shaped the Southwest. Plus the beauty of the Mesas's Canyons and Desserts are breath taking.
— Review left April 11, 2024
Myra | Portland, OR
This whirlwind tour of Hopi and Navajo was informative and inspiring. The trip was a mixture of places I had been before (Hopi) and entirely new locations - Hubble Trading Post, Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley. The group was good humored and adventurous and the guest artists and guides were stellar sharers of cultural knowledge. A delight from beginning to end!
— Review left April 2, 2024
Edmund – Class of 2018 | Sheboygan, WI
A great program to hear the Native American experience from the actual local people who live it.
— Review left March 23, 2024
Pam | Culver City, CA
This program provides the best of historical information, cultural insights and majestic landscapes!
— Review left October 16, 2023
Clark | Culver City, CA
What a wonderful way to see and learn new things. There were so many special encounters with indigenous people and their cultures. I would highly recommend this trip.
— Review left October 16, 2023
Linda – Class of 2023 | Lynnwood, WA
I had visited both Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley on previous trips. This time around, having Road Scholar's tour guides added significantly to the experience.
— Review left September 30, 2023
Roderick – Class of 2020 | State College, PA
Just back from "Hopi Mesas & Navajo Lands" all of which was excellent and some of which helped me gain a better and necessary understanding of the challenges and tragedies that have been faced by indigenous peoples.
— Review left September 30, 2023
Victor – Class of 2019 | Plymouth Meeting, PA
This course exceeded my expectations. The group leaders, Eric and Fil, made this program exceptional. I would highly recommend this program.
— Review left April 13, 2023
Jeanne – Class of 2023 | Lancaster, CA
Breathtaking scenery combined with in depth education about the Hopi and Navajo cultures made this trip a memorable experience. I gained a new perspective on the Southwest that would not have been possible had I been traveling on my own.
— Review left March 30, 2023
Stephen – Class of 2018 | Chicago, IL
Our guides, two of whom were Navajo and Hopi respectively, welcomed us into the community, and introduced us to people there, took us to amazing sites, and showed us the awe-inspiring natural wonders. Two amazing speakers from the community demonstrated their arts and crafts, and like our group leaders, they were so open in telling us about themselves, their lives and their work. The trip was such a rewarding experience!
— Review left March 26, 2023
Joan – Class of 2013 | Oak Park, IL
This trip awakened me so fully to another culture, the Native American culture,, in my own country! It was an amazing adventure and learning experience. Joan Meister
— Review left March 24, 2020
Sandra – Class of 2017 | North East, PA
Some of the places visited are only accessible by Native American guides, we were so lucky to have a Navaho and a Hopi tribe member as guides. Their personal experiences and insights to their daily lives were a priceless gift that they shared.
— Review left March 16, 2020
Susan – Class of 2017 | Silver Spring, MD
Being fortunate enough to have both of our guides Native Americans made this an unforgettable experience.
— Review left October 23, 2019
Don – Class of 2019 | South Ogden, UT
excellent program. everyone we met [docents, presenters, and Native Americans were friendly and welcoming. Wonderful experience.
— Review left September 23, 2019
Darwin – Class of 1994 | Springfield, VA
The trip has two segments in my mind. I will discuss the spiritual first. Both the Hopi and Navajo have an earth based spiritual outlook toward life. We had several lectures and activities which brought their outlook forward for us to observe. Their spiritual life is simple and easy to understand as it does not involve the political and social issues that most other worldly religions contend with. If you listen carefully, you can get a deep meaning of their spiritual life which is also available to you. I walked away from this week with a deeper understanding of the moral and ethical life I attempt to lead. As an example, we were exposed to the concept that in planting a corn kernel in mother earth and watching it grow. The seed grows from mother earth, with the assistance of the sun in father sky and is born as a corn stalk. Later it reaches maturity and gives back and the cycle of life continues. So simple yet so meaningful. We humans do the same, plant the seed, it is born in the form of a child and grows to maturity and gives back. Secondly, to get out of the philosophical arena, the visual aspects of the trip are an exposure to our wonderful planet. Being able to see Hopi life on First and Second Mesa was interesting. Then we transitioned to Navajo land and saw different lands but the same spiritual experience. Canyon de Chelly was beautiful as was Monument Valley. I highly recommend the experience for both the spiritual and visual.
— Review left September 22, 2019
Christina – Class of 2006 | Riverside, CA
Our program instructors were local Hopi and Navajo Indians and taught us about their culture . Staying on the Hopi reservation was a highlight of this RS program . Another highlight for me was the time we spent at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly where our Navajo leader told us about the Navajo Long Walk. I read the book recently and this was one of the reasons why I chose this program. The 4-wheel drive into the Canyon was absolutely wonderful , what a beautiful and awe-inspiring place . i hope to return to this area soon and learn more about the local population and visit the beautiful countryside .
— Review left April 28, 2019





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