Top Monument Valley Half-day Tours

Explore the magnificent formations of Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide. You’ll travel by open-air vehicle through this iconic landscape along backcountry routes and restricted areas. The excursion covers sites such as the Mitten Buttes, John Ford's Point, Yeibichai, Three Sisters Spires and Elephant Butte. Opt for a tour to visit a traditional hogan and listen to a Navajo musical performance.

See the sites of Lower Monument Valley that even tour guides can’t get enough of on this 3-hour sunrise or sunset excursion. Guides custom create itineraries that feature their favorite points in the valley in addition to must-see formations, transporting you in an all-terrain vehicle to sites far off the beaten path.

Explore the awe-inspiring vistas and larger-than-life landscapes of Monument Valley on this tour led by a Navajo guide. You'll travel through the tribal park to see red rock formations and other sights, such as John Ford's Point and the Ear of the Wind, and Artist's Point. Plus, learn a bit about Navajo culture as you visit the Big Hogan and watch your guide's musical demonstration.

Monument Valley draws nearly half a million visitors every year to its famous rock formations along the Utah and Arizona border. Hear the geologic history and ancient mythology behind these formations on a guided 1.5-hour tour of Valley Loop Drive, stopping at the Valley’s most famous landmarks and overlooks.

The only way to explore the inner workings of Monument Valley is with a Navajo guide—it also happens to be the best way. With this private tour, your born-and-raised guide will take you from fantastic buttes, spires, and mesas to natural arches, amphitheaters, and Anasazi petroglyphs. You’ll wander this sacred ground exploring its beauty, significance, history, and culture, walking away with a connection to the land that cannot be broken.

Explore Monument Valley with someone who knows the land best. In the company of a Navajo guide, you will see Monument Valley at its best: as the rising sun casts its warm glow over the valley's towering sandstone masterpieces. Afterward, dive into Indigenous culture through music, crafts and more.

See Monument Valley at its most spectacular: as it is lit up by the setting sun. This tour is led by a Navajo guide and takes you into the backcountry, to places that are normally off limits to visitors. As well as seeing the sights, you'll dive into Indigenous culture with a Navajo rug weaving demonstration and performances.

Enjoy an evening of Navajo culture and Monument Valley scenery on this tour led by a Navajo guide. First you'll take a 2.5-hour exploration of Monument Valley at sunset to admire its red rock formations. Then sit down to a traditional Navajo dinner at a location near Rain God Mesa, followed by a performance of Navajo dancing, music, and storytelling around a campfire.

Learn about Navajo culture and see the natural wonders of Monument Valley on this tour of lower Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Visit a hogan, a traditional Navajo dwelling, to watch a demonstration, and hear stories from a guide about this region. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Discover the natural wonders of Monument Valley on a tour led by a Navajo guide, who shows you the top sites such as Big Hogan and John Ford's Point as well as additional places not covered in shorter tours. As you travel 28 miles (45 km) through the tribal park, you'll learn a bit about Navajo culture and legends, see where movies have been filmed, and visit a traditional hogan (dwelling) to watch a rug-weaving demonstration.

Monument Valley is inside the Navajo Nation Reservation and has sections that are not always open to the public. On this small-group tour, explore Mystery Valley within Monument Valley with a Navajo guide who has intimate knowledge of the land. Visit ancient Anasazi ruins, petroglyph sites, natural arches, and short hiking trails, while learning about the Anasazi people and Navajo culture, history, and traditions.

Monument Valley is inside the Navajo Nation Reservation and has parts that are not open to the public. On this small-group tour, explore the valley with local valley guides with intimate knowledge of Navajo customs and traditions. Visit ancient Anasazi dwellings, petroglyph sites, natural arches, and panoramic viewpoints, while learning about the Anasazi people and Navajo culture, history, and traditions.

Accessible only on Navajo-led tours, Mystery Valley is less frequented than its counterpart of Monument Valley, but offers just as many rock formations and desert vistas. Discover the mysteries behind ancient Anasazi dwellings, petroglyphs, and all manner of buttes and arches on this 3.5-hour tour, fully narrated by your guide.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Monument Valley, a mesmerizing landscape of sandstone wonders and cinematic history. Join the legendary Don Mose, a charismatic 81-year-old Navajo guide, as he unveils the secrets of this sacred terrain, taking you beyond the ordinary tourist paths. This exclusive tour offers access to restricted corners of the valley, revealing sandstone arches and iconic monuments that starred in John Wayne's epic westerns. More than just breathtaking landscapes, this experience is a cultural immersion led by Don Mose. Enjoy the resonant melodies of Don's ceremonial songs as they echo through the canyon walls. Don't just witness the scenery; immerse yourself in Don's enthralling storytelling, unveiling the rich tapestry of Navajo history and culture from the perspective of a respected native elder. Don is more than a guide; he's a living embodiment of the Navajo spirit. His tales will linger in your heart long after the tour ends.

Our 3-hour Cultural tour comprises the Navajo history and cultural lifestyle. Included is the 17-mile loop and backcountry, there you will observe Navajo families' homes and be able to visit inside a traditional Hogan. Embrace mother nature's warmth walking inside a tradition hogan, while being narrated on how thousands of Navajos have grown up. Shown inside will be demonstrations of Navajo rug weaving, traditional style structure of the Hogan, and arts/crafts. Bonus share a musical "entertainment".

Explore the Navajo Tribal Park's hidden treasures! Booking in advance is strongly encouraged, as our tours frequently sell out!

Discover much of the southwest's famed Monument Valley on a sightseeing tour and explore hidden gems of the Navajo Tribal Park. Join a small group and visit several famous monuments including the East and West Mittens, Totem Pole, and Artist's Point. You also see backcountry spots including the Sun's Eye and Ear of the Wind as you ride around the loop of the valley.