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3.0 Hours of Monument Valley's Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour

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3 Hour Monument Valley Sunrise or Sunset Tour

From $85.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Tour custom created by guides to showcase their favorite parts of Lower Monument Valley
Hear stories and legends from guides with extensive knowledge about the area
Visit must-see landmarks like John Ford’s Point in addition to your guide’s selected features
Private transportation in all-terrain vehicle included

What's Included

Bottled water
Local professional guide
Transport by open-air Safari vehicle/ enclosed SUV
Hand sanitizers available upon request.
Local taxes
Pet friendly

NO Entrance fees to Monument Valley Tribal Park. Visit www.navajonationparks.org for fee details.
Gratuities
NO Horse Tours

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What To Expect

Meet your guide in the lobby of the View Hotel 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time for a sunrise or sunset tour. Climb aboard a comfortable all-terrain vehicle that can access parts of Lower Monument Valley inaccessible by other cars for a 3-hour tour featuring your guide’s favorite attractions.

Although each guide has a unique itinerary customized to highlight their favorite parts of Monument Valley, you will likely pass popular rock formations such as John Ford’s Point, the Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, and Tei Bi Cheii Monuments. Only at sunrise and sunset can you see the valley light up in vibrant hues ideal for photos and sightseeing.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share the history and legends behind each monument and let you know why it made the cut for this trip.

Conclude your tour at the View Hotel.

Dineh Bekeyah Tours

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

John Ford Point

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We do observe Daylight Savings time. We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Be advised that there is a one hour time difference between Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone (Mid-March to October).
Uneven walking surfaces
COVID19 protocols exercised and in place.
Please call Charlene Johnson (owner) 24 hrs. to reassure tour attendance and meeting location @ (928)409-0088
If you are feeling any symptoms of COVID19 or have been around a person who tested positive for COVID19, please advise us immediately for a cancellation.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Exceptional

Coralie_R, May 2024

What a wonder to see the sunrise in such a unique setting. Our guide Harry Nez was so kind and knew all the great spots and techniques to take the best photos. A one of a kind experience !

Best for Family with Little Kids

Shinichi_O, Apr 2024

Great experience with friendly and kind atmosphere. Beautiful sunrise and thought provoking story telling

Go elsewhere!

Jamie_K, Apr 2024

Was not very impressed with Comi. She did not offer information like we overheard other tour guides sharing. As a result we followed some of them around when we could for information. Also, we paid to take another tour with another company because we got so little from this one. I would not recommend your company to others or use again upon our return in the future. Your tour guides sell your business and she just doesn't have it.

Sunset Tour - highly recommended!

Mike_B, Apr 2024

We took the Sunset tour. The inside knowledge of our guide was amazing, as were the tips she gave for the best photo locations. She had a great sense of humour. A very well-organized tour. We'd recommend the tour to anyone

Wonderful way to see Monument Valley

Marie_H, Apr 2024

We had a beautiful evening for our tour. Our guide Lee gave us a lot of info about the Navajo tribe. We had plenty of time to take tons of pictures. This is definitely a “must do” tour. Highly recommend.

Wonderful experience.

Terry_W, Apr 2024

Yvonne, the guide, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We visited corners that we didn’t know existed and Yvonne told us some very interesting stories.

5 - Stars for our guide "Lee" !!!

Mark_R, Apr 2024

"Lee" was our guide and he shared interesting stories about the Navaho Nation's history. We did a 3hr sunrise tour and the sights were spectacular!

Amazing scenery and tour guide!

John_H, Apr 2024

Our tour guide, Roz, was patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and provide great explanations about the area and the Navaho culture. I would highly recommend this tour group and Roz as your tour guide.

Monument Valley behind-the-scene tour.

Jennifer_B, Apr 2024

Having been to Monument Valley several times over the years and doing the usual rim drive, I wanted to experience some of the off- the-beaten path vistas. I booked through Viatour, and the tour operator was a local Navajo run company. Our driver, was Harry Nez. I can’t say enough good things about him!!!! He picked us up at The View Hotel exactly at the appointed time (5:15 am for the 5:30 sunrise tour). He was a bit reserved a first, but quickly warmed up to us, giving us a lot of back stories on the scenery, and taking us to locations accessible only to guided tours. I had requested a tour focused on photography as I am a nature photographer, and, boy, did I hit the jackpot with Harry!!!! Turns out that he is an extremely talented and accomplished photographer, and knows every spot for the perfect shots. I am so grateful for his expertise, and the fact that he was willing to share so much of his knowledge with me! Also, the fact that he is also a Nikon person, he expertly navigated the settings on my camera and taught me some things I didn’t even know my camera and also my I phone were capable of! I would very highly recommend going out with Harry to anyone considering this tour!!! Thanks again, Harry!

What a riot! Better commentary/views than our own tour would have had.

srmcm, Apr 2024

What a riot driving & jostling (sometimes fishtailing on the off-road dune trails) through the valley!! Harry skillfully maneuvered to many great viewing spots, ensuring we got to the right area for sunset photos. Also glad we didn't subject our rental vehicle to the official route.

Great 3 Hours

Leif_K, Apr 2024

It was a good mix of action(Little Bit offroad) , cultural& Movie Information, and the whole time a Great view. Great 3 Hours

Harry is the BEST!!!

valleyvu, Apr 2024

AMAZING AWESOME Sunrise tour with Harry. What else can I say other than if you're in Monument Valley you MUST book this tour. Aim for the earlier one because Harry will show you some places to get some Milky Way astrophotography. Pack a tripod, but if you forget Harry usually carries one you can borrow, he is after all an amazing photographer!

Must see, take the time!

Frances_D, Mar 2024

Our tour guide was friendly, fun and very knowledgeable about the history and sites. We did not go on the Sunrise tour as I had a blood sugar low (hypoglycemia) episode at 4 am and was not ready to go on tour for 6 am.

Excellent tour for great photos

Hiroyuki_O, Mar 2024

I attended both Sunset and Sunrise tours. The guide, Harry Nez was an excellent guide who knows about photography. He kindly took us to the best photo spots at the right time and gave us the advice for the angles. I would like to come back with my photography friends.

An amazing time! Harry was Excellent!

Caroline_H, Feb 2024

We cannot express our thanks and gratitude to Harry Nez enough. He was knowledable, kind, thoughtful and such a great guide. The weather changed to snow during our tour but Harry was a great driver - he stopped to show us so many neat places, took great pictures of us. He shared many stories about himself, his culture and him growing up. We are very tahnkful he was our guide and would thoroughly recommend him and this tour company to anyone.

Wonderful sunrise tour

Sarah_F, Dec 2023

The new moon just rising with Venus beyond East Mitten in the first faint glow of dawn! Each guide has their own specialty and their own "take" on the tour. Our guide happened to be an expert photographer, and devoted a lot of time to giving each of us tips on how to take fabulous photos of whatever we were looking at. As it turns out, I found that very interesting and useful, because I DID want to take fabulous photos. I learned some useful technical skills in addition to the history of the area. I overheard some of the other guides giving entirely different tours--focused on, say, the plants growing in each place, or the traditional stories associated with each place. I don't think that you can pick your tour, per se, but there is a lot to be said about being open to whatever focus you get.

Best views with no hassle

Aneta_M, Dec 2023

Had a great time driving around Monument Valley with Harry, definitely recommend this experience! He took us into the backcountry where we wouldn't be bale to get to otherwise and provided information about what we were seeing.

Great tour!

Cate_P, Nov 2023

John was an incredible tour guide. He made sure the tour was lively and informative. We heard stories about the Navajo culture throughout the tour. He was also an amazing photographer and helped everyone get a good photo at all the right spots. I can’t imagine visiting Monument Valley without this tour!

We had a very good time...

Kyoko_U, Nov 2023

We had a very good time with our guide Lee. The scenery was spectacular and beautiful. I the tour started at 6am, still dark and very cold, but it’s worth the

Amazing tour!

Kevin_X, Nov 2023

Our guide is Elvis - very knowledgeable and took us to the back country areas where the views are spectacular! He plays flute and clearly a photograph expert- took us to spots that is superb for pictures. Highly recommended.

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