Dave D.
TripHobo tour of Monument Valley
Our TripHobo tour of Monument Valley was great. Arrangements were easy to make, and the tour guide met us exactly when and where we were told. But of course, the tour itself is the important thing. We were so glad we did not settle for driving our own car around. First of all, we got to meet a great Navajo guide: she was knowledgable and had/has a great sense of humor. We got to go into back areas, ride in an open air truck (sun, a little dusty- but that was great, its Monument Valley, you want to feel like you been somewhere off the beaten track!). We got out and walked a little, saw things (rock shelters, petroglyphs, etc.) we would passed by on our own (and never gotten in that far, the tours take you off the beaten path in places). We even saw some ancient pottery and lithic tools in one place, and were VERY pleased the guide immediately (and nicely) made it clear they were not to be picked up. Before visiting we very much understood the ethics of collecting (actually -not collecting!), but didn't say anything but politely listened, and were glad to see the guides were educating visitors about preservation, not just pointing out the sights. I highly recommend this tour- you will meet the people who actually live in the area, smell the air, feel the sun, maybe taste a little dust- the experience made the whole thing much more memorable, we would spend the money again if ever in the area.


