Archaeology Tour - Exclusive!
Led by El Portal Guides
$99.00
2.5 to 3 hrs.
Walk in the footsteps of the ancient tribes as you journey back centuries to explore extensive Native American ruins, including 36 pit houses and petroglyphs. We are honored to offer this to the public for the first time,.
Only available through El Portal. Some moderate hiking required.

The tour is on private land and the Indian village site has never been excavated!
This is an amazing site seen by few people and because these are sacred indian ruins and burial grounds, no pets are allowed on these trips.

Remember that El Portal is your hiking headquarters. We offer morning drop off and pick up to selected trailheads and custom guided adventures.

Sedona Visitors Reveal 7 Reasons Why They Chose El Portal

Sedona, AZ: Visitors looking for a real Southwest adventure, yet with luxury accommodations and proximity to shopping, galleries and dining, chose to stay with El Portal, an architecturally distinctive adobe hacienda in the heart of Sedona, Arizona. In addition to the lodging experience as a whole, visitors identified seven reasons for El Portal's special appeal:

1. "Best Hotel" Recognition: This luxury boutique hotel was picked as one of the eight best hotels in America by Harper’s Hideaway Report (www.andrewharper.com), Frommer’s and the New York Times. El Portal just received the 4 Diamond Award by AAA.

2. Ideal Location: El Portal is situated in Sedona’s art district, adjacent to the world famous  Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village (www.tlaq.com). The inn is also within walking distance of uptown Sedona, but away from all its noise and traffic.

3. Hiking and Biking: Walking paths connect El Portal’s guests to over 16 miles of paved bike and walking paths, and miles of hiking trails.

4. Jeep Tours On-Site: El Portal is the only hotel in Sedona to offer on-site jeep tours with permits for off-road travel in the back country.

5. Experienced Guides: El Portal is the only hotel with full time guides on staff to help guests plan their outdoor activities, pick out hiking trails and explore the Grand Canyon or Indian Country.

6. Architectural Distinction: El Portal was selected as an architectural masterpiece by "Keep Sedona Beautiful" and is Sedona’s only Arts & Crafts adobe hotel.

7. Pet Friendly: El Portal is a pet friendly hotel inn. Several rooms have outdoor enclosed pet patios.