Private Montezuma Castle – Tuzigoot National Mont.
Why we love it?
The Private Montezuma Castle – Tuzigoot National Monument tour offers a 3.5-hour exploration of two significant archaeological sites in Arizona, ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in Native American culture. Participants will visit Montezuma Castle, a well-preserved cliff dwelling, and Tuzigoot, an ancient pueblo ruin, providing insight into the lives of the Sinagua people. This tour is distinctive for its intimate, private setting, allowing for personalized attention and a deeper understanding of the historical context. Bottled water and snacks are included to enhance the experience as guests immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the region.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Exclusions
- Gratuties for your guide
Itinerary
Montezuma Castle
is situated about 90 feet (27 m) up a sheer limestone cliff, facing the adjacent Beaver Creek, which drains into the perennial Verde River just north of Camp Verde. It is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America, in part because of its ideal placement in a natural alcove that protects it from exposure to the elements. The precariousness of the dwelling's location and its immense scale - almost 4,000 square feet (370 m2) of floor space across five stories - suggest that the Sinagua were daring builders and skilled engineers. Access into the structure was most likely permitted by a series of portable ladders, which made it difficult for enemy tribes to penetrate the natural defense of the vertical barrier.
Step 2
Tuzigoot National Monument (Yavapai: ʼHaktlakva, Western Apache: Tú Digiz) preserves a 2- to 3-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge just east of Clarkdale, Arizona, 120 feet (36 m) above the Verde River floodplain. The Tuzigoot Site is an elongated complex of stone masonry rooms that were built along the spine of a natural outcrop in the Verde Valley. The central rooms stand higher than the others and they appear to have served public functions. The pueblo has 110 rooms. The National Park Service currently administers 58 acres (23 ha), within an authorized boundary of 834 acres (338 ha).
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Passports are not needed.
- We pick up and return to your hotel in the Sedona, Arizona area. 2 person minimum.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
