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Monument Valley Backcountry Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This guided tour of Monument Valley promises a more rounded experience than most typical sightseeing tours. With a Navajo guide, you'll explore in the company of someone with deep knowledge of the land and culture. As well as seeing the famed landscapes, you'll experience a rug weaving demonstration, performances and a side to the valley that is usually off limits to most visitors.

Guided tour of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide
Enjoy a cultural experience as well as sightseeing
Learn about the land and Navajo culture from your guide
Hassle-free pickup from select hotels

What's Included

Certified Navajo Guide
Pick-up & Drop-off at The View Hotel Lobby(outside in front of lobby down the stairs)
Pick-up & Drop-off for KOA campground guest (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)

KOA pick-up is for KOA customers ONLY
Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)

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What To Expect

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

1 day • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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.

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Reviews

5.0

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Good tour of Monument valley

Youn_K, Sep 2023

Our tour guide,, Cheryl, is very knowledgeable and caring. We learned a lot about Navaho history, culture, and regional geology. Good job, Cheryl!!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Good morning, Thank you so much for leaving us this five-star rating. We truly appreciate you taking the time to support us by writing us this review. We will let Cheryl know that she is doing a terrific job. The Navajo culture is so unique and full of exciting history that we are so happy to share. Thank you once again for this great review, have a good day!

Monument Valley tour

Riley_F, Aug 2023

This had to be one of the best tours I’ve been on. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and shared a lot of history of the area and the Native American culture. 5 stars

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Riley, The Monument Valley Backcountry Tour is an unforgettable experience. its full of stunning views and lots of informational facts about the history, the Navajo people, and the landscape itself. We highly appreciate you taking the time to leave us this great review and 5-star rating. Thank you again and take care!

Unique Experience

George_H, Aug 2023

Being thankful we had seatbelts! On a more serious note, the sharing experience with Native Navajo singing and drum playing in the boot cave was unique. I also liked the elderly Native woman sharing the crafts that she did.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

George, so glad you liked our Monument Valley Backcountry tour and our wonderful performance held by our tour guide.

Dena share their heart with the world

Christie_W, Jun 2023

Visiting the Big Hogun and having our tour guide/driver play and sing was magical! Thank you for sharing your story with the world.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Christien, Thank you so much for leaving us this great review! We also highly appreciate you taking the time to give us a 5-star rating. We love to hear what our guests loved most about the tour. We hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.

Great! The tribal tour...

Rebecca_B, Jun 2023

Great! The tribal tour was excellent! Our guide Sherrill went over and beyond! The KOA RV site was perfect.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Rebecca, Thank you for giving us this 5-star rating. We are so thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on tour with Cheryl. We hope to see you again soon, have a great rest of your evening.

Not worth it.

Manu_N, May 2022

While we were able to access parts of the valley that are not accessible by a FWD car, there was no live narration of the tour as we went on the truck. We did see the speakers on other companies’ trucks.

Great day in the winter

Anthony_B, Feb 2022

We had a wonderful host. She provided her Indian name and I can not remember her name. Her brother was named Tony and he was on another tour which lead to some fun. I mention her brother to provide identification for her because she was great. She knew all about the park but also was great in sharing her culture. She shared stories from three generations and neighbors she had known all her life. It was fascinating to see people living within this culture and tradition in 2022. You will see all the shapes that have been identified and will encourage you to find images that she does not see. Great person and great guide. Beautiful park. I highly recommend the tour and wish I had her name again. She can not accuse me of being sexist since she told me the Navaho people were a matriarchal society

Great experience

Nikul_S, Oct 2021

Great experience.. the guide was very nice... Knowledgeable... Great service.. plenty of guiding to the visitors

Beauty Above Me, Beauty Below Me, Culture Surrounds Me

Rhonda_J, Oct 2021

I loved Marjorie as our guide with Navajo Tours. She taught us so much about the land and the culture. We were fortunate enough to see how Navajo rugs are woven...omg, so much work, spinning and making the thread from the sheep hair. Of course, the monuments themselves are breathtaking, and the open shuttle tour made us feel part of it all. Thank you to the Navajos, but not 'good-bye'....go on the tour, you'll get it.

Best tour ever!!

Jane_B, Oct 2021

We had THE BEST tour guide, Larry Team!! He was phenomenal. So knowledgeable, kind and friendly! He made us feel like friends not visitors. Worth twice the price!!

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you had a good time with Larry!

Ask for Larry Team

Patti_B, Oct 2021

Our guide Larry Team, was so knowledgeable of the valley and it’s monuments. His sharing of Navajo stories and song was exceptional! Take this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you for leaving us a review! We are glad you had a good time with Larry, we enjoy having him as a guide!

A must see!

Liz_R, Aug 2021

This place is gorgeous. Our guide Larry Team was amazing. He shared so much knowledge and history. I am humbled by the beauty of the land, the kindness of the people and the culture. Not only did the tour take us through the natural monuments but also the life of the people. Effie showed us how she crafts inspriring loomed tapestries. There is handmade crafts and lovely jewelry for purchase throughout. We almost missed this part of our traveling due to Covid and am so thankful the land opened up to tourists again in July so we could have this experience.

Monument Valley Tour

radar4401, Nov 2019

Went on a group tour of Monument Valley. The group leader was born in the Valley and provided a very informative tour, giving us a history of the valley and answering all our questions. He even brought us to an amptheater like grotto where he played an indian flute. with the valley a a background, you could almost feel the presence of their ancestors.

Roz was the best!!!

Mildred_S, Sep 2019

The tour was excellent and would not have been the same without Roz. She was patient with two old people like us, and the tour was thorough Thank you, Roz.

Response from Host, Sep 2019

We are glad you had a good time and Roz did great as well. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!