Monument Valley Backcountry Tour: Exclusive Navajo Guided Exploration

Embark on an exclusive Navajo-guided exploration of Monument Valley’s hidden stories and breathtaking landscapes. Discover off-limits areas, enjoy live performances, and learn about Navajo culture.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View

Scenic Stop 2- John Ford’s Point

Scenic Stop 3- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration.

Scenic Stop 4- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance

Scenic Stop 5- Sun’s Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins

Scenic Stop 6- Totem Pole Monument

Scenic Stop 7- North Window or Artist’s Point

What's Included
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at The View Hotel Lobby
  • Expert guidance from a certified Navajo guide
  • Special pick-up and drop-off for KOA campground guests upon request
What's Not Included
  • KOA pick-up is for KOA overnight customers ONLY
  • Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
Additional Information

The experience sets off with an initial summary from your Navajo guide who will then lead you on a one-of-a-kind excursion into Monument Valley. Your guide will traverse 28 miles of Monument Valley’s Premier views where films, ads, and shows have been produced. Revel in the privilege of discovering all the major hotspots and zones typically restricted…

Location
The View Hotel
Indian Route 42
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ckong2022
Nov 7, 2024
Understanding Others - Such a wonderful experience. I've been there before w/o a tour agent (self tour). But this time, I signed up with my wife, and it was a great experience. With Bruce's explanation, we were able to have a deeper understanding of their culture. It was more than just a sightseeing.
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Kimberly
Nov 4, 2024
Awesome Tour of Monument Valley - Bruce was our Navajo guide today ,and he was Awesome. He shared his great insight,and knowledge of Monument Valley. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a private tour, and Bruce was an awesome photographer with our cell phone. He took these gorgeous panoramic pics like a professional photographer.
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Kspeers66
Nov 4, 2024
Perfection - Bruce is amazing as a tour guide. He made the views even better as he would take photos of us at every stop and add his own artistic talent. I would highly recommend this tour with Bruce as your guide
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Mikelc1998
Oct 31, 2024
Highly recommend this uplifting and beautiful tour - Very worthwhile experience. Our tour guide, Bruce, was excellent. He took extra time to share personal stories about growing up Navajo, offered to take several photos, demonstrated things to us about the ecology/culture/traditions, and even sang a Navajo song to us. The experience was uplifting and a good reminder of appreciating nature, respecting different beliefs, and spreading positive energy.
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M9090corebeccar
Oct 27, 2024
Peace in the valley - Larry have an authentic tour with history and culture if the Navajo infused throughout. Appreciated his photo tips and really enjoyed his flute as we relaxed under an arch.
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James
Oct 25, 2024
If you have any interest in the Navaho people take this tour. - Sandrea gave a really informative and interesting tour around the valley. This was far better than the experience you would get just following the scenic tour. She explained the significance of the rocks in the valley to her people and some of the stories behind them. We also got to see how her people are living in the valley and how they are resolving the complex conflicts between modern Western living and traditional Navaho practices and teachings. The back country tour also allows you to see more of the valley than you otherwise would from the scenic drive and while the scenic drive offers views of the most dramatic rock formations, the back country section was more beautiful. Worth every penny.
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Mjogagan
Oct 23, 2024
Grand adventure. - Beautiful place. Cheryl, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and a great driver. Bring warm gear for am trip! Perfect for all ages, not for people with physical constraints.
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Burrnj
Oct 21, 2024
MV Tribal Tours 5+ Stars - We took a private, hybrid all-day Mystery Valley Tour and Sunset Tour last week, and a morning Teardrop Arch tour the next morning. Bruce, our host on the full-day tour, made us feel like honored guests in Navajo Nation. He was a gracious host. We cannot say enough great things about Bruce and the sites he took us to see / hike / scramble. On our tour of Teardrop Arch, it was raining. We saw rainbows and waterfalls in the desert. So even though the unexpected hit, we had a beautiful experience. Also need to give a shout-out to Liliane at the office who patiently helped us to set up these tours for us. She was a great listener guided us well!
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A5735ducourtneym
Oct 21, 2024
Fantastic tour and tour guide! - Our tour guide, Comasheena, was amazing. She has a great sense of humor and was able to explain the cultural importance and meaning behind the views, various rock formations, and Navajo traditions and lifeways in an open and welcoming manner. The views were incredible, of course. Monument Valley is a special place, and not all of it is open to the public. I highly recommend the tour so you can experience more of this iconic western landscape. Be aware that this is a bumpy and dusty ride!
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Bernic_11
Oct 20, 2024
Great tour of Moment Valley - Great tour! Our guide was alot of fun and very knowledgeable about Monument Valley. Going into the back country was very interesting and seeing the weaving was interesting.
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