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Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a guide
Enjoy photo ops of the mesas, buttes, arches, and other red rock formations
Gain insight into tribal culture from a Navajo guide
A guided tour is the only way to fully access the tribal park

What's Included

Certified Navajo Guide
Pick-up & Drop-off at the View Hotel(Outside in front down the stairs)
Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)

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

Meeting and Pickup

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Start time

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

GROUP TOURS ONLY. Private tours can be arranged.
All children must be accompanied by an adult
We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Daylight savings time is observed.
Groups must dress appropriate to weather conditions.
Group Tours may be CANCELLED due to untolerable weather conditions. Rescheduling tours and full refunds will be offered.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers over 5 months
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

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Our tour guide, Larry,...

Francee_D, May 2024

Our tour guide, Larry, was amazing. His explanations of native culture made things so much more meaningful. They scenery was beautiful.

An amazing must see tour

DOROTHY_B, Apr 2024

Jameson was a great tour guide! He gave us good insight into the Navajo culture and the ways the Navajo people live in the desert environment. Not only is he an amazing storyteller, he is a musician too. Take this tour to hear him play the flute and sing in Navajo.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello, We are so happy to hear that you had a terrific time with Jameson as your guide. We are glad you were able to learn about the Navajo tribe and their history. We are glad you enjoyed all aspects of the tour and had an excellent experience. We hope it was unforgettable and an astounding excursion. Have a wonderful evening and have a great weekend.

Outstanding knowledge on history

Rodney_W, Apr 2024

Larry our guide added great local knowledge. His tribal knowledge added greatly to trip. Enclosed van on cold morning was big plus.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Rodney, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this great review. We always strive to make sure our guests are comfortable and happy on tour. Thank you for your five-star rating and we hope it was an unforgettable experience.

Fantastic

Beth_H, Mar 2024

Our guide, Larry, was fantastic. He always allowed for questions and answered them. He gave oral history of the typography a d the history of the Navajo tribe. We REALLY enjoyed his informative approach.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Beth, Thank you so much for leaving us this fantastic review about your time with Larry. The history is amazing and most history in the Navajo culture is passed down through storytelling. We are so thrilled to hear about your experience and that you thoroughly enjoyed it. Have a great rest of your day and take care.

Great tour guide

Louis_K, Mar 2024

Larry was a great tour guide. He shared alot of history and views! He even took our picture for us. Thanks Larry!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Louis, Thank you so much for leaving this great review about your guide Larry. We highly appreciate you also giving us a five-star rating. We hope it was an unforgettable experience and to see you again soon. Take care and safe travels

Great experience.

Daniel_L, Mar 2024

The stories Larry told about the history. He also is a good photographer and took a few photos for us.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Daniel, Good afternoon, Larry is an amazing guide who we appreciate so much. So glad to hear you were able to snap some amazing photos. Thank you so much for leaving us this awesome review, have a great rest of your day.

Monument valley Tour

Ronald_A, Mar 2024

scenery and guide (Larry) very knowledgible and professional during the tour. was thorough and pointed out areas of interest and a great photographer.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Ronald, Monument Valley is full of stunning views and a rich history of the Navajo people. We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time with Larry as your guide. We will be sure to let him know he’s doing wonderful. Thank you for leaving this great review and please let us know what we can do to improve your rating to five-stars.

Great your ~ Great guide

JUDy_H, Mar 2024

Our guide Larry was terrific. His knowledge in the back country and his folklore tales and Navajo history and legends added so much to the experience. It was terribly bumpy in the back of the van. Sometimes it was hard to hear him. Great tour and we would recommend it.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

hello, The Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour is an excellent way to experience Monument valley in a majestic and informative way. We will be sure to let Larry know he’s doing a great job. The roads are very rough and hard to navigate; which is why we always recommend to take a tour while visiting. We hope to see you again soon have a great rest of your trip!

Fantastic

Kathie_S, Jan 2024

Our back country tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Larry, gave us a history of the area along with our tour, and stopped at so many areas for great photos! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Kathie, Thank you so much for giving us your recommendation. We highly appreciate you leaving us this five-star rating. Larry is an awesome storyteller and is a great part of our team. Thank you for giving us a visit here in Monument Valley, hope to see you again soon.

This guided tour was...

Simone_Z, Nov 2023

This guided tour was amazing. Highly recommended! Views are stunning and we learned a lot about the history and culture of the place

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Simone, We appreciate you giving us your recommendation. We are glad you enjoyed the stunning views and landscape. Thank you for visiting and choosing us as your tour guide. Have a great evening and we hope to see you again soon.

Beautiful Valley

Lawrence_F, Nov 2023

We had a very good guide, Larry, who is Native American and really knew the valley. He had good stories and really helped us appreciate the history of the Valley. Highly recommend this trip.

Worth the extra for the back country

Erin_O, Oct 2023

Lots of good stories, history, and great sites the regular public cannot get to. She took the time to answer questions. Fun riding.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Erin, We highly appreciate you taking the time to leave us this 5 star rating. We love hearing about our guest’s experience on tour. We are so glad you enjoyed your time on the Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour.

We really enjoyed this...

Julie_H, Oct 2023

We really enjoyed this tour. Sandrea was an excellent guide. Very informative regarding the different monuments and the general area.

Less is more

Robert_M, Oct 2023

The valley is best viewed from afar rather than close up. I suspect that the guide has been doing this for too long

Mid Week Monument Valley

Philip_N, Sep 2023

Larry was great. Knowledgeable and engaging. Each stop was interesting and fun. The backcountry was the best part.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful time with our guide Larry. We will be sure to convey your feedback to Larry and let him know that he is doing an excellent job. The Extended Backcountry tour is an incredible opportunity to witness the breathtaking landscape. We hope to see you again soon, safe travels.

Awesome place

William_S, Sep 2023

This was my 5th time to visit here and I always enjoy it. Our guide Vera was great. The tour is a treat and she made it even more interesting and enjoyable. The only downside were the very rough roads. The roads need to be paved so we wouldn’t bounce around.

Awesome experience

Timothy_C, Aug 2023

Every turn and hill revealed another breathtaking vista. Our Guide, Cheryl, was excellent. Friendly, very helpful and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Timothy, Thank you for letting us know that Cheryl did a marvelous job on tour. The journey through the Valley is so beautiful with the unique and picturesque landscape. We are so thrilled to hear that you had a lovely experience. Thank you for this great review, safe travels!

An extraordinary guide and experience.

Gary_C, Jun 2023

OF course, the magnificent scenery but most important our guide was amazing!!!!!!! She made our visit truly unforgettable and her narrative not only about the landscape but the history and culture of her people made it extraordinary. My wife, sister and myself found this experience verging on spiritual they way she shared.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Gary, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the scenery as well as your time with your guide. Our guides are exceptional and try to make every moment magical. The history and culture of the Navajo tribe is different and so special its a great opportunity to learn new things. We are so glad that you and your family all had a great time and really connected with the whole experience. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your experience, take care and safe travels.

Memorable Tour

Robert_K, Jun 2023

Larry Team is a fantastic guide. He shared his Navajo beliefs taught by his grandfather, he sang a Navajo love song for us at one of the stops, he showed us all of the sights and places of interest with his Navajo interpretation of them. He made our experience a memory for a lifetime. And he furthered our respect and understanding and appreciation of the Navajo people.

Definitely Worth the Time and Money

Alex_B, May 2023

The tour was absolutely worth it. You get access to areas you normally would not be able to go to. Being in the vehicle surprisingly doesn’t take away from the experience. Larry Team, our guide, was amazing at what he did. He knew a lot of interesting facts and set the mood in the places we stopped at. You’d be lucky to have him show you around.