点评:We booked a private tour with Three Sisters Navajo Guided Tours in Monument Valley because they are the only tour company in the area that allows dogs—and only on private tours. While it was pricey (about $600 for two people), it was absolutely worth it for us because we didn’t want to leave our dog, Charlie, behind. Being able to share the experience with him was priceless.
The tour itself had some great highlights. We rode in an open-air, safari-style vehicle, which was a fun and unexpected touch. The private tour took us beyond the standard public areas of the park into restricted zones, offering a deeper look at formations and sacred sites you wouldn’t see otherwise. One of our favorite parts was visiting a traditional Navajo hut where we learned about yarn spinning and local crafts—we even purchased some beautiful handmade jewelry.
However, the experience wasn’t perfect. While our guide was friendly and accommodating, we couldn’t help but notice that he was far less engaging than other guides we observed leading group tours from other companies. Many of those guides shared rich stories about Navajo culture, history, and the land, even playing traditional music. In contrast, our guide mostly pointed out landmarks, gave names, and let us wander briefly without much background or storytelling. We felt like we missed out on the cultural depth Monument Valley is known for.
That said, being able to have Charlie with us made a huge difference. It’s hard to overstate how meaningful that was for our family. If you’re traveling with a dog and want a quality experience, Three Sisters is the way to go. Just temper expectations about the guide interaction and consider asking ahead about what cultural aspects will be included.
翻译:我们预订了纪念碑谷三姐妹纳瓦霍导游公司的私人导览游,因为他们是该地区唯一一家允许携带宠物狗的旅行社,而且只允许私人导览。虽然价格不菲(两人约600美元),但对我们来说绝对物有所值,因为我们不想把我们的爱犬查理丢下。能够与它分享这段经历真是无价之宝。
这次旅行本身有很多精彩亮点。我们乘坐的是敞篷游猎风格的车辆,这既有趣又出乎意料。私人导览带我们走出了公园的标准公共区域,进入了禁区,让我们更深入地了解了平时看不到的地貌和圣地。我们最喜欢的部分之一是参观传统的纳瓦霍小屋,在那里我们学习了纺纱和当地手工艺——我们还买了一些漂亮的手工首饰。
然而,这次体验并不完美。虽然我们的导游很友好,也很随和,但我们不得不注意到,他远不如我们观察到的其他公司带团导游的导游那么热情友好。许多导游分享了关于纳瓦霍文化、历史和土地的丰富故事,甚至演奏了传统音乐。相比之下,我们的导游大多只是指点地标,讲解地名,然后让我们简单地游览一番,没有太多的背景知识或故事。我们感觉错过了纪念碑谷闻名遐迩的文化深度。
话虽如此,能有查理陪伴我们真的意义非凡。这对我们一家人来说意义非凡,怎么说都不为过。如果你带着狗狗旅行,并且想要获得高质量的体验,三姐妹国家公园是不错的选择。不过,对导游互动的期望要低一些,可以考虑提前询问一下会包含哪些文化方面的内容。