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Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley
Monument Valley, USA
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Guided tour of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide
- Early morning tour: See Monument Valley at sunrise
- Learn about Navajo culture from your guide
- Hassle-free pickup from select hotels included
What's Included
- Experienced Navajo Guides
- Pick-up & Drop-off at View Hotel(We meet OUTSIDE in front of the hotel at the guided loading area)
- Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)
- KOA pick-up is for KOA customers only
- Tribal Park Admission Fee Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The View HotelIndian Rte 42, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536, USA
We meet OUTSIDE in front of the view hotel lobby at the guided tour loading area; Please arrive 15 minutes before your departing tour. (Please be advised we are one hour ahead of Arizona, we are MST Mountain Standard Time)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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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Featured review
Karen_B
Our guide Sandrea, got us to the perfect place for our sunrise viewing and the rest of the tour was stops at other interesting places. She shared Navajo stories and songs and it was very interesting and a beautiful area to explore.
Reviews
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167 reviews
Victor_S, Apr 2024
We went off the main road to see a wonderful sunrise, and unique arches and formations. Our guide explained the importance of the sacred beliefs of the Navajo people. He also gave interesting insights to his peoples’ lives. As much as those were important and revealing, we felt that he dwelled on some points excessively which created a feeling of “stretching” to fill time. Otherwise, it would have been 5 stars. Consider this a 4.5+ review. I was also glad we rode in their van rather than our car. The road, and especially the side roads, really require an off road, 4 wheel drive. We got tossed around quite a bit in their van. Yet, overall, a very interesting, enlightening, and enjoyable experience.
Patricia_B, Apr 2024
Gracious guide, beautiful sunrise, once in a lifetime experience but dress warm and it will be a bumpy fun ride.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Patricia,
The Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley is the perfect opportunity to experience the gorgeous landscape in such beautiful lighting. It can be chilly in the mornings so it's always important to check the weather and temperatures to dress for the occasion. Thank you for joining us and have a great day.
Adrian_P, Mar 2024
Such a unique and wonderful experience bought to life by our guide Cheryl. You get to visits some of the best parts of the valley which are only accessible to tours, and this really makes the tour really unique. Learning so much about Navajo traditions and the importance of the tribal park made it really the best way to discover Monument valley. The sunrise was the icing on the cake!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Adrian,
We highly appreciate you leaving us a five-star rating. We are so very glad you had a delightful time in your sunrise tour. The sun along with the monuments makes an absolutely stunning view. Cheryl is awesome and we will be sure to let her know she’s doing a great job. Have a great rest of your evening and safe travels!
JoseL_G, Nov 2023
The sunrise and the monuments. Our Navajo guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and knew the attraction of each stop and directed us where to go to enjoy the unique character and sight of each location.
Greg_J, Oct 2023
Our guide Margery was wonderful. She took time to tell us of her personal native history and the people that live in the Valley. I would highly recommend asking for her. There were so many wonderful experiences but 2 that stick out were experiencing the sudden explosion of the sunrise into the Valley. The second was experiencing the viewing of the petroglyphs and the arches.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello Greg,
Thank you so much for joining us on the Sunrise tour. The tour is a great way to be able to see the spectacular views of the valley. We are so glad you had a wonderful time with our guide Marjory. We will be sure to let her know that she is doing an amazing job. We are so glad that you were able to leave the tour with more knowledge about the Navajo tribe and take some beautiful photos of the landscape. We appreciate this great five-star recommendation and hope to see you again soon.
Linda_C, Jul 2023
Sandrea was an awesome guide. Her personal stories mixed with Navaho Nation history plus the breath taking rock formations and sunrise made it an unforgettable experience. Visitors should bring a jacket even in summer due to wind from the open trucks.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Linda,
We are always so happy to hear that our guest had a great time on tour. Thank you for letting us know how our guide Sandrea is doing, we will be sure to let her know she’s doing a fantastic job! The Sunrise Tour is an amazing experience that is filled with adventure and stories. Thank you so much for joining us, we hope to see you again soon.
Lisa_W, Jul 2023
Enjoyed this tour. Bring water and snacks. Dress warm (layers) because it gets cold in the moving truck at lower elevations surrounded by the rocks. (If I did it again I’d wear a winter hat for my head/ears.) The meeting point is not clear in the voucher instructions — the truck is parked in a designated tour loading area opposite the guest parking lot near the front entrance. You have to walk down a flight of steps to get to the truck. At 4:45 am it’s dark so there’s no way to see that’s where you’re supposed to go. Margorie was a fantastic guide and helped us get some great photos.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Lisa,
Hello we are glad to hear that you had a good time. It can be chilly as the sun is setting so it is a good idea to bundle up a little bit. We will let Marjory know that she did a great job on tour for you guys. Thank you for leaving this great review and giving us a 5-star rating. Have a great day and we hope to see you again soon.
John_C, Jul 2023
Great tour by Marjory - early start! Sunset tours all booked. Got up at 3am for 5am an hour away. I checked for time differences as I saw that some had misinterpreted the time. There was no time difference between bluff Utah and Monument Vally Arizona. Has to be seen to be believed - photos I have seen do not do it justice. Marjory was a happy guide and we went on rods not assessible to non tour travelers. Lots of information given, Well worth the early start.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
John,
Yes, our Sunset Tours start early in order to experience that magical moment of the sun shining onto the valley. Here at Monument Valley Tribal Tours, we acknowledge the daylight savings time! Which is why we follow the same time zone as Utah. It is truly a breathtaking view and a scene straight out of a movie. We are glad you had a great time with Marjory, our guide. We hope to see you again soon, have a great rest of your day.
Kevin_P, Jun 2023
One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Beautiful sunrise and unforgetable sunsets.
My favorite is the Sunrise Tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Kevin,
Monument Valley is one of the most beautiful and unique places full of history and interesting Navajo culture. The Sunset Tour is a great way to be able to see the valley in all its glory. We are happy to hear that you had a great time on tour with us. Have a great rest of your day, and safe travels.
Mary_H, May 2023
It was early, but it was worth it. Our guide was wonderful. She even provided us with blanket
Come the morning cold. Will not regret going.
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