Eggshell Arch day tour from Flagstaff: Truck ride to hidden arch

A Navajo guide walks you through the arch's history and the traditions behind the landscape.

A two-hour truck tour from Flagstaff to Eggshell Arch, located on the Naat'tsis'aan (Navajo Mountain) Scenic Road. You ride in a rugged truck through scenic routes, stop at two viewpoints for photos, spend 30 minutes at the arch itself, and hear the cultural and historical significance of the area from a Navajo guide. The tour includes water and sanitation fees. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Eggshell Arch Daytime Truck Tour

• Check in and safety briefing
• Meet your tour guide
• Drive 7 miles north
• Venture 4-mile scenic dirt road
• Stop at two canyon viewpoints
• Arrive at Eggshell Arch
• Learn Navajo history and culture
• Spend 30 minutes at the arch
• Return to the office

The experience

You arrive 15 minutes early for a safety briefing with the tour manager, who introduces your guide before the drive begins. From there, the route covers 7 miles north on paved road, then turns onto a 4-mile dirt road that winds through the landscape. The truck stops twice along the way at viewpoints where you can photograph the canyon vistas and get your bearings before reaching the arch itself.

At Eggshell Arch, you have 30 minutes to walk around and take photos while your guide explains the area's history. The guide shares insights into nearby Inscription House and Navajo traditions tied to the land, grounding the landscape in the people who have lived there. The commentary is in English, delivered by someone from the community rather than an outside narrator, which changes what you hear about the place.

The return journey follows the same route back to the office, completing the loop in roughly two hours total. Bring sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes for the dirt road and the time on foot at the arch. Bottled water is provided, and the sanitation fee is included in your booking.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• sanitation fee.
• all taxes and fees.
• Navajo guide in English throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Eggshell Tours LLC

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and is Navajo, so the cultural context comes from someone rooted in the place rather than an outside perspective. Book this if you want the history told by the community itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Eggshell Arch from the starting point?

The drive covers 7 miles north on paved road, then 4 miles on a dirt road through scenic terrain before you reach the arch.

What can I expect to see and do at the arch itself?

You spend 30 minutes at Eggshell Arch, where you can walk around, photograph the formation, and listen to your guide explain the cultural and historical significance of the site and nearby landmarks like Inscription House.

What's included in the price?

Bottled water, sanitation fees, and all taxes are included. You do not need to arrange anything beyond showing up for the safety briefing.

How much time does the whole tour take?

The tour runs two hours total, including the safety briefing at the start, the drive out, time at the arch, and the return to the office.