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| Native American Culture | Code: | 1111 |
| Who else knows more inside information about beautiful Monument Valley than the people that are born and raised there, the |
| people that call it their Motherland? The family's Great great-grandfather, Mr. Grey Whiskers, has left a legacy to his children, |
| who to this day still live in Monument Valley. His knowledge and understanding has been respectfully shared from |
| generation to generation, making it possible for different nationalities from all over the world who visit this wonderful and |
| beautiful ‘eighth Wonder of the World’, to experience Monument Valley in the purest way. As children, they played |
| hide-and-seek among these huge rocks, explored, uncovered many amazing things and learned what beauty is me as the |
| eyes beheld the inspiring views. These were moments in which they realized the presence of the omnipotent forces of |
| Nature among them. Now they gladly invite you to come share their great-great grandfather’s legacy with them. |
| After a guided tour of Monument Valley you will spend the night in a traditional Navajo hogan near Monument Valley. What is |
| a Hogan? The structure and materials of the Hogan are made out of natural resources such as desert juniper trees, juniper |
| barks (for insulation), and dirt (red desert earth) plastered over the dome-shape structure (much like the igloo-shape of the |
| Eskimos) made out of juniper logs. The Hogan has a studio empty setting, it was used primarily for ceremonial propose not |
| for living quarter. The Hogan is a perfect dwelling for the Navajos. It’s cool in the heat of the summer and warm in the winter. |
| Your host will share and let you experiences the original Navajo culture, traditions and their precious heritage. |
| Tour description: A complete package of 30+ miles secluded off-roads lets you discover the restricted area in the |
| backcountry of Monument Valley. This land is a notable sacred site for the Dineh - the Navajos who are the Keepers of |
| Monument Valley - a sacred unforgettable homeland and motherland to them. The special character of the area is further |
| strengthened by the history of the Anasazis, the "Ancient Ones", and well known for their imaginative ability, by way of |
| concealed or secret illustration, such as, petroglyphs, pictographs and ruins known as cliff dwellings. The "Off the Beaten |
| Track" tour solicits the delicate, breathtaking arches that withstand the contrasting, massive buttes. You will also visit the |
| famous places in Monument Valley that once served as real-life backdrops for numerous movies, especially Westerns. For |
| example, Stagecoach, The Searchers, How The West Was Won, Back To The Future-part 3, Thelma and Louise and much, |
| much more. The tour starts at approx. 5:00pm (17:00), but time is subject to change depending on the time of sunset. Famous |
| photographers all over the world have chosen the time of sunset as their favorite time of the day to capture the landscape |
| of Monument Valley. Spectacular long shades and brilliant red, flaming orange, soft purple and rich gold paint the skies, giving |
| the buttes, spires and mesas of Monument Valley that unique, mythical beauty you will not find anywhere else on Earth. |
| Classification: | Native American Culture |
| Season: | Year around |
| Arrival Day: | Any |
| Occupancy: | 1-4 |
| Guest Capacity: |
| Included In Rate: | Stay in Navajo Traditional Hogan * 2.5 hour sunset jeep tour of |
| Monument Valley * Dinner of a Navajo Taco dish * Presentation of |
| the Navajo history * Entertainment of Navajo Singing and Dancing of |
| the old ways * Camp fire folk tale stories * Sleeping gear |
| Not Included: | Entrance fee to Monument Valley * Gratuity |
| Child's Program: | None |
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| Minimum Age: | years: |
| Remarks: | Minimum Pax : 2. Alcohol is prohibited on the reservation - do not |
| bring your own. Bathroom facilities: chemical toilets, wash pan, |
| soap, towels provided, but no showers. Sleeping bag provided. |
| Note: if picture of a Navajo is taken they expect a fee. |
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