Tours are conducted in the historical Bears Ears National Monument and on the San Juan River in Utah.
Amongst picturesque landscapes full of Indigenous history and culture is where we provide unique guided adventures.
Within the Bear's Ears National Monument, along the mystical waters of the San Juan River and amongst the redlands of Monument Valley is where Ancient Wayves adventures with guests. Activities we do are river rafting, hiking, backpacking & photography tours.
We are 100% Indigenous owned (Dine), with a team of guides and staff from different Indigenous backgrounds. We roam the lands where the Hopi, Ute, Paiute, Zuni, Dine (Navajo) and many other Pueblo nations once thrived and sang songs. Our team is honored and privileged to lead tours in our ancestral homelands.
This majestic corner of Utah draws visitors from all over the world with its spectacular remnants of ancient civilizations (ancestral sites & petroglyphs).
Along with vast history of the people, there are exquisite geologic formations that are in the area which emit awe and wonder. Every tour is a scenic adventure.
For an indigenous tour in this indigenous landscape with adventurous indigenous guides, contact us today.
Trek the majestic landscapes of Utah's canyon country with Ancient Wayves!
ANCIENT WAYVES RIVER AND HIKING ADVENTURES
INDIGENOUS TOURS IN SOUTHEAST UTAH
https://www.tourancientwayves.com
This unique outfit in Southeast Utah provides guided tours in some of the most scenic locations in the Four Corners region. Ancient Wayves is 100% Navajo-owned and operated.
Activities offered:
* River Rafting
* Inflatable Kayaking
* Multiple-day Backpacking
* Day-Hiking
* Photography tours
Adventure with our Indigenous guides
The Bears Ears National Monument is a vast region of ancient history and natural beauty. Join us for a fun adventure on the trails within this awesome landscape. We also lead hiking and backpack trips in the mystical lands of Recapture Creek. Additional information about our hiking and backpack tours can be found below.
General times for hiking tours
Full-day hiking tour:
* Start time: 8am
* Meeting location: Blanding or Bluff
* Duration of tour: ~8 hours
Half-day hiking tour:
* Start time: 8am or 1pm
* Meeting location: Blanding or Bluff
* Duration: ~4 hours
Explore the magnificence of the San Juan River with Ancient Wayves!
The mystical waters of the San Juan River carve through ancient rock layers creating a colorful landscape of immeasurable beauty. Float by spectacular geological wonders such as the Mexican Hat and Goosenecks that are best seen from the river. This river radiates Indigenous heritage! Remnants of ancient villages are scattered along this river dating back thousands of years. This river has provided life to this desert region since time immemorial. Its powerful flow carries ancient stories of the Indigenous people and native wildlife. What better way to explore this river than with guides who are connected to the region through ancestral heritage and are knowledgeable and fun!
We provide guided river trips on sections extending from Montezuma Creek to Clay Hills, Utah.
*Upper Canyon section: Sand Island to Mexican Hat
*Lower Canyon stretch: Mexican Hat to Clay Hills
Maximum number of guests: 25
