WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A HOPI CULTURAL TOUR?

A very basic “step on” Hopi cultural tour venue is being offered to visitors. A Hopi Permitted Cultural Tour Guide will be available to take you and your family to visit the First, Second and Third Mesa villages. Stops will include Points of Interest (PI), Favorite Food Stops (FAV), Unique Arts & Crafts Artists (BLING), must stops (!!) and a look-see of a few Hopi villages.

Due to the pandemic, the Hopi Villages are slowly opening up to visitors so walking around inside the village proper is still not allowed. However, a drive-thru on the main roadways is available to see most of the villages.

The tour start time(s) are 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (MST) Arizona Time. Hopi is not on Daylight Savings Time.

You will meet your tour guide at White Bear Hopi Art, State Route 264, milepost 372.5, Kykotsmovi, AZ.

The duration of the tour is approximately 3 hours round trip back to White Bear Hopi Art shop. The drive is approximately 55 miles roundtrip.

WHO ARE THE CULTURAL TOUR GUIDES?

A Hopi Cultural Tour Guide is permitted by the Hopi Tribe and is experienced in guiding visitors on the Hopi Reservation. Hopi Footprints and Desert Landscapes Hopi Land are two sisters who are reputable and honest with information and viewpoints. You will have a great time!

ITINERARY:

!!  –            Kykotsmovi C-Store/Gas Station (Bathrooms, snacks, gas)

PI –             Hopi Veteran’s Memorial

PI –            Hopi Little Bear’s Ears

BLING  –   Hopi Cultural Center – Corn Maiden Gallery

                   Rising Sun Gallery

FAV  –         Hopi Grounds Coffee  –  Buy your “Don’t Worry, Be Hopi” T-Shirt HERE!

PI  –            Drive thru Shungopavi Village

PI  –             Shungopavy Spring and Landscape Views

PI  –            Second Mesa Day School

!!  –            Honanie Ice Cream Store

PI  –            Hopi Health Care Center

PI  –             First Mesa Elementary School

PI  –            First Mesa Villages Landscape views and drive thru three mesa top villages –

Tewa, Sichomovi, Walpi

PI  –             Drive thru Mishongnovi and Sipaulovi Villages

!!  –             Landscape view of Old Orayvi – Register of Historic Places site

PI  –             Drive thru Bacavi Village

PI  –            Drive thru Hotevilla Village

BLING  –    Monongye Gallery (time permitting)

Return to White Bear Hopi Art at 12 p.m or 4 p.m.

You will learn about the history of the Hopi Villages, social systems and current issues that we face today.

The Cultural Tour Guide is limited in providing information about the ceremonies and religion of the Hopi Villages. The privacy of the living Hopi Villages will be respected.

WHAT IS A “STEP ON” TOUR?  The Hopi Cultural Tour Guide will be invited by you to join your group or family in your own vehicle or tour bus to provide the tour. This is important so that you are protected by your vehicle insurance and your personal belongings are with you at all times.

WHAT IS THE CULTURAL TOUR FEE?

Adults            $75/person

Children under 12  Free

Tour fees are accepted in CASH (Preferable), ZEllE.

hopifootprints@gmail.com or paaqaviinc@gmail.com

Advisory – Do not use Third Party Apps or Booking sites to make lodging reservations at the Hopi Cultural Center. Call the hotel directly for specific details and instructions for your visit, 928-734-2401.