Walk With The Ancients
Wisdom and Prophesy
Go Native America is included in  National Geographic Traveler's  "50 Tours of a Lifetime"
April 7-15/19 2012, AND October 26- Nov 3/8, 2012
Go Native America
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Pre Tour Information

Frequently Asked Questions about the Wisdom and Prophecy journey
Activity level?   Gentle hiking, but generally an easy level trip for most activity abilities.
Age restriction?Adults only – the information load is on the high side for kids under 15.

What kind of weather should I expect in Arizona? Hot? Because it’s desert there, right?
It’s hot as you like (or don’t like) in summer, but our trips are planned for optimum comfort and April and November should be cool to balmy.

Can I take photos?
In some places absolutely no problem, but on the Hopi Mesas there are very strict guidelines you will have to follow regarding taking pictures. Remember, the operative word is ‘taking’. But don’t worry because with Go Native America you are guided culturally as well as geographically, so our guides will keep you on the straight and narrow.

I heard the Hopi community is closed to outsiders and they are unfriendly to visitors.
Not true! Hopi people are some of the warmest, most welcoming people anywhere, it’s just that they are aware how other cultures have been abused and bastardized by outsiders and are determined to keep their own culture intact. This can only be done if there is a community consensus on what must be kept private within the tribe and the clans.

How far into Monument Valley and the Canyon De Chelly can we travel? I want to see it all.
Actually you can go as far as your guide will take you, as long as your guide is from a clan residing in that area. The Navajo Nation has strict ordinances about guides taking visitors to Navajolands. And we think that is great! So in places where your tour escort is not from a local clan, we have people wonderful friends who are, and you can pay them direct for their services – unlike most tour companies out there, Go Native America never takes a percentage from guides.

Transport…
We travel in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, ranging from 4-wheel drive vehicles (Range Rover/Jeep Sport Utility or similar) to 15 seat passenger vans. All modes of transport are spacious enough for our tour members to travel in comfort. However, luggage space is of a premium, therefore we urge you to read our 'Packing Checklist' - it is amazing how little you need to take.

Health and Vaccinations...
It is sensible that you have both a dental and medical check-up and we recommend that you ensure your Tetanus inoculations are up to date.

Baggage Allowance...
With limited room available in the vehicles it is important that everyone travel as light as possible.  Please bring a soft hold-all / sports bag, and not a hard suitcase. Hotels will have laundry facilities and these are generally big, fast and easy to use.

Accommodation/Lodging…
Wherever possible, we support tribally owned and/or operated properties. We stay in a wide range of good quality accommodations on our journeys. All rooms are en-suite as standard; many have swimming pools and often laundry facilities. We choose from established hotel chains, log cabins in National Parks or unique period properties.

Temperature/Weather...
Usually our trips are planned for optimum weather conditions, however this is the plains and deserts of Arizona!  Please take nothing for granted - things can change very quickly. You will need good sunscreen and sunglasses, a sunhat and a fleece jacket. Be prepared, and expect the unexpected. 
You’ll need broken in hiking/walking boots or shoes, and the best way to dress is to layer, layer, layer! A good daypack is useful. Overall the tour is very casual – no need to dress for dinner, et al.

Insurance…
Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that properly covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking.  We strongly advise you obtain travel insurance at your time of booking so that you are protected against cancellation and you must provide us with details of your insurance with your final payment. For your own safety and protection, we will not allow tour members to alight our vehicles unless we have copies of your travel insurance policy, or you have US health insurance in place.

How to Book…
Before you book, we recommend that you carefully read the enclosed information and itinerary. To book your place on this tour, please telephone or email with any questions you may have about the tour, then book the tour online on our secure site.  A deposit of $750 is due in order to hold your space on the tour or if you book less than twelve weeks prior to departure, full payment is due at the time of booking.
Go Native America is a member of / promoted by:
American Indian and Alaska Native Tourism Alliance        Montana Tribal Tourism Alliance
American Indian Crafts Assoc.      Wyoming Travel and Tourism     Rocky Mountain International RMI Real America          Black Hills Badlands Association

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