HIGHLIGHTS

• Join experts from Navajo Tours USA to see the splendor of landscape and culture

• Blend walking and photography with guided walks into the Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Navajo Wilderness and Shiprock Peak

• Visit historical Indigenous sites at the UNESCO site Chaco Culture National Historical Park

• Immerse yourself in three cultural programs featuring live presentations and/or demonstrations

• Visit a Diné family farm and agricultural cooperative where they produce traditional Indigenous baby food

• Feast on traditional and ancestral Indigenous foods

Check-in details

1. Pick-up and drop-off from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) by Navajo Tours USA

2. Lodging hosted by Casa Blanca Inn & Suites, 505 E La Plata St, Farmington, NM 87401

What to bring

• sturdy shoes

• UV-protective clothing

• layers for warmth and rain

• wide brim hat

PROVIDED BY NAVAJO TOURS USA

• water

• SPF 30+ sunscreen

• snacks

• all breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners, snacks

• umbrella

• trekking poles

• flashlight and headlamps

Restrictions

This tour is not suitable for everyone, including pregnant women entering their third trimester (weeks 27-40), or those dependent on assistance for movement.

Disclaimers

Weather conditions may vary. There is spotty cellular phone coverage throughout the area. You will be walking at an elevation of approximately 1,760 meters (5,771 feet), with an elevation gain of 20 meters (65 feet) over gradual slopes. You must leave rock engravings, historical sites, and historical items where they were found. Let's practice Leave-No-Trace hiking, and pack out what we pack in.

What's Included?

• Pick-up and drop-off from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) by Navajo Tours USA

• 4 nights accommodation (hotel), 1 bedroom suite, in-room kitchen, full-size refrigerator at Casa Blanca Inn & Suites 505 E La Plata St, Farmington, NM 87401

• All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners, and snacks

• Tour leader throughout

• Transportation provided for all activities

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request for hotel only)
• Visas and vaccinations

• Airport pickups from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) will be available at various times throughout the day, with hotel check-in beginning at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
• Join us for a Meet & Greet, followed by an optional group dinner at The Chile Pod, a local restaurant specializing in New Mexico cuisine. Known for its flavorful dishes featuring red and green chile, the menu includes items like enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and other Southwestern favorites. The restaurant is a popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy authentic New Mexican flavors.
• After dinner, include a leisurely stroll through downtown Farmington, where historic architecture blends seamlessly with modern amenities, offering a unique vintage charm.
• Back at the hotel, take a free evening to relax and unwind from your travels.

• We set out on an 2-hr drive for an interpretive tour of Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will explore its most significant sites. Highlights include Pueblo Bonito, the park’s largest ancestral Puebloan structure, and Casa Rinconada, the most prominent Great Kiva.
• Along the way, we will also view petroglyphs and pictographs before pausing for lunch under a shaded pergola, surrounded by the breathtaking landscape.
• Afterward, take some time to rest before experiencing a 40-minute cultural demonstration, followed by a dinner showcasing indigenous local cuisine.

• Today, we set out on a 1.5-hr drive to one of the most iconic landmarks of the Navajo Nation: Shiprock Peak. This majestic volcanic formation in northwest New Mexico is celebrated for its dramatic silhouette and deep cultural significance. We will have the opportunity to either walk to an overlook or capture stunning photographs from a mid-terraced platform.
• To fully appreciate Shiprock’s grandeur, we will view it from both the east and west sides before enjoying lunch with breathtaking panoramic views. Be sure to bring your camera—fully charged!
• Our journey continues with a visit to a Diné family farm, an agricultural cooperative dedicated to producing traditional Indigenous baby food. Here, participants will have the option to engage in a hands-on farming activity, contributing to their meaningful work.
• Afterward, we return to rest before a 40-minute cultural demonstration, followed by a dinner showcasing indigenous local cuisine.

• Today, we embark on a 1-hour drive to one of the region's most surreal landscapes—the Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Navajo Wilderness. This otherworldly terrain, sculpted from sandstone, shale, coal, and silt, features remarkable rock formations such as the Alien Throne, Giant Mushroom, Sentinel, and more! Located in the San Juan Basin, Bisti is renowned for its vast expanse of dramatic hoodoos, pinnacles, and spires. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the breathtaking scenery!

• Lunch is back in Farmington at a former mercantile drug store downtown called Three Rivers Eatery & Brewhouse. A local establishment, offering a variety of American-style comfort foods, including sirloin, prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. This eatery is also known for its craft beers, brewed on-site, making it a favorite spot for both dining and enjoying quality beer.

• Afterward, take some time to rest before attending a 40-minute cultural demonstration, followed by a dinner featuring indigenous local cuisine.

• Our Wonders of New Mexico adventure comes to an end after breakfast.
• Departures to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) will take place throughout the day.