NAVAJO HORSE TRAILS 1/2 day, 1 day, overnight or multi-day
options. [Arizona, Utah]
Unforgettable, off the beaten track Navajo-guided HORSE
RIDING in your choice of the following locations in
the north-west of the Navajo Nation: Monument Valley;
Mystery Valley; Wetherill Mesa; Copper Canyon, Monitor
Mesa & Painted Desert; Black Mesa; Canyon de Chelly.
Fully supported overnight camp outs on multi-day trips.
Serenity and spectacular scenery.
GUIDED HIKES IN NAVAJOLAND 1/2 day, 1 day, overnight or multi-day
options. [Arizona, Utah]
HIKE along challenging yet rewarding back country
trails through the magnificent and enchanting landscapes
of Navajoland, that few have ever experienced. Walk
forgotten paths of ancient people, gain insight on
Navajo culture from knowledgeable native guides. Routes
can include your choice from the following: Monument
Valley, Mystery Valley, Narrow Canyon, Black Mesa,
Hunt's Mesa, Tsegi Canyon, Rainbow Bridge, Navajo
Mountain, Canyon de Chelly, the Grand Canyon. Overnight
camp outs, optional support vehicles.
HUALAPAI GRAND CANYON RAFTING 1 day or overnight options. [Arizona]
The only 1 day RIVER RAFTING trip in the Grand Canyon
is operated by Hualapai Indian River Guides. This
trip has exciting yet moderate rapids, a HIKE to picturesque
Travertine Falls, and a unique cultural history lesson
from the native guides. Options to stay at Hualapai
Lodge, and to visit Eagle Point, home of the Hualapai
tribe's glass Skywalk with amazing views from out
over the Grand Canyon.
THE HAVASUPAI OF THE GRAND
CANYON: "People of the Blue-Green Water" From 3 to 5 day options. [Arizona]
The breathtaking waterfalls, lagoons and lush scenery
of Havasu in the Grand Canyon are likened to Hawaii.
It is also home to the Havasupai Indians, the most
remote tribe in the US. Enjoy HIKING, HORSE RIDING
and SWIMMING. Cultural options to learn about the
beliefs and culture of the Havasupai; experience a
blessing ceremony, sweat lodge, native dances and
songs, and a traditional meal. Hike in and out of
the Grand Canyon with packhorses, or choose helicopter
transfers; trips designed to suit your interests and
fitness.
NAVAJO ADVENTURE TRAILS From 1 day to 12 day options. [Arizona, New Mexico, Utah,
Colorado]
Your choice from the following options: HORSE RIDING
excursions; TREKKING and HIKING; RAFTING the Colorado
and San Juan rivers; BIRD WATCHING; WILDERNESS CAMPING
on or adjacent to the Navajo Reservation; the teaching
of OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS. Cultural options include
teachings from elders and sweatlodges. Navajo camp,
hogan or motel accommodation. Options for visiting
and participating in an exciting community project
at the Navajo home base camp.
CULTURAL JOURNEYS: NAVAJO,
HOPI, ZUNI & THE NEW MEXICAN PUEBLOS From 1 day to 10 day options. [Arizona, New Mexico, Utah,
Colorado]
Authentic, respectful, fully personalised experiences
of some of the most traditional cultures in North
American. Visit villages, pueblos and homes, enjoy
traditional food, seasonal activities, hear the stories,
share special circles, see art demonstrations and
dances. Also visits, stays, hikes and river trips
in stunning natural sites and sacred landscapes. Personalised
retreats.
UTAH TIPI & HOGAN VILLAGE 1 day, overnight and multi-day
options. [Utah]
Located near Zion NP, Bryce Canyon NP and the Grand
Canyon; suitable for all the family. Archery, nightly
campfire programmes & native American shows, educational
seminars, WALKING tours, HORSE RIDING, 600 acre buffalo
preserve. Paiute and Navajo culture.
MONUMENT VALLEY HOGAN B&B
Overnight. [Utah/Arizona border]
Spend the night in a traditional Navajo hogan, after
a guided sunset tour of Monument Valley, and a traditional
dinner. Your Navajo hosts will share their culture
and traditions, and tell stories round the campfire.
TRIBES OF THE NORTHERN USA:
JOURNEY INTO THE LAND OF THE
NEZ PERCE 8 days. [Idaho]
For all ages from 5+ Includes 4 1/2 days RIVER RAFTING
(easy to intermediate) on the Salmon, Snake & Clearwater
rivers in Idaho, and 1/2 day HORSE RIDING; learn from
Nez Perce guides about their history and culture, and
visit their wolf and Appaloosa horse projects. River
lodges and camping on white sand beaches. Special children's
host.
CHEYENNE TIPI CAMP 4 or 6 day camps for adults; children's
activities at 3 day weekend camp for all ages. [Montana]
Learn about the Cheyenne culture and visit historic
sites (including the Little Bighorn battle site),
whilst staying in tipis on a Cheyenne horse ranch.
Spend evenings by the campfire listening to traditional
stories. Enjoy HORSE RIDING and NATURE HIKES learning
about the wildlife and medicinal plants on the reservation.
Children's activities include raising a small tipi
(they can sleep in it too!), fishing, horse riding
and helping look after the horses.
LAKOTA TIPI CAMPS Overnight and multi-day options. [South Dakota]
A choice of two tipi camps: one on a Lakota family
farm on the Pine Ridge Reservation, the other a key
element of a community project located on the Cheyenne
River Reservation. Both camps are in beautiful remote
locations, and offer Lakota hospitality and the HORSE
RIDING so beloved of the Lakota. Both tipi camps have
been set up by inspiring Lakota people working hard
to achieve sustainable living, community renewal and
cultural preservation, through projects combining
ancient traditions and modern innovations and technology.
Your memorable stay will support these exciting initiatives.
LAKOTA B&B'S ON THE PINE
RIDGE RESERVATION Overnight and multi-day options. [South Dakota]
Comfortable farmstead accommodation. Tours of the
reservation and HORSE RIDING with Lakota guides can
be arranged during your stay. One of the B&Bs also
has two tipis; another offers traditional meals and
craftwork demonstrations.
LAKOTA CULTURAL JOURNEYS Multi-day options. [South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska]
Choose from the following: Lakota
History Tours: (6 days) visiting either the
Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations, or the Cheyenne
River Reservation (with optional tipi stay). Lakota
guides. Crazy Horse Tour:
(3 days) visiting Bear Butte, Devil's Tower, Fort
Robinson, Pine Ridge Reservation, Wounded Knee & the
Badlands with a Lakota guide. Prairie
and Badlands Tour: customised tour with Lakota
guide who is a senior wildlife biologist. Visit and
learn about the ecosystem of the prairie and Badlands,
and the wildlife and medicinal plants. Learn about
traditional Lakota wisdom and respect for nature.
Visit Wounded Knee, Pine Ridge and the Stronghold.
