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Monument Valley Backcountry Tour: Exclusive Navajo Guided Exploration
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340 Ratings
Oljato-Monument Valley
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:
1 day
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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 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 for ordinary visitors; let your guide animate the monuments with historical narratives, storytelling, and dramatic enactments. Take pleasure in a trip to a native Navajo Hogan and witness a showcase of Navajo Rug Weaving craft. Hidden behind the awe-inspiring Mesas, Buttes, Spires, and Arches are untold narratives that are eager to be unveiled.
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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Wesley_s
Jun 19, 2024
Cultural Information - We have done the tour before with another company and it was also good, but our guide's focus was on cultural aspects and so we got some new information. She gave us a better idea of social life there and the significance of their stories. The group was very congenial and interesting (something you can’t always control) and the guide was very accommodating to the person with mobility issues.
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Leegosney8
Jun 18, 2024
Informative and Breathtaking. - We did a back country tour this morning with Cheryl. She was absolutely amazing. She shared so much history with us regarding the Navajo tribe and Monument Valley. She paced the tour very well allowing us time to fully appreciate every area we visited. The tour took us to some amazing areas that you are not allowed to go to on your own.
This was well worth the money and time and it was great having someone else drive the rough, dirt road.
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Michiel
Jun 16, 2024
This tour is not to be missed if you want to learn more about the residents of Monument Valley, past and present - This tour is an addition not to be missed if you want to learn more about Munument Valley and the culture of its residents. Using special places that you cannot reach with the normal 'loop', the guide tells you about Navajo customs, music, craftsmanship and rituals. Our guide Reever did this in a very personal way, in which he shared his experiences and those of his family with us.
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Thomasgb4067ah
Jun 16, 2024
Amazing experience - Great tour with Duffy through the Valley. Despite mixed weather and rain, everything went well and the views are breathtaking. We also learned about Navajo life. Top
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G5595ftcarolyng
Jun 15, 2024
Truck tour - We took a truck tour in the Backcountry of Monument Valley. Our guide was Larry. He did an excellent job explaining formations to us. He even sang us a song. Wonderful trip.
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Guide30043174073
Jun 12, 2024
Top - Absolutely recommended, great guide, thanks Jameson for the great trip and the music with singing, it was quite warm today
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678ulrikep
Jun 10, 2024
Great tour on an exciting site - We have had a great tour with Jameson. He showed us the most interesting places of this exciting site. He explained a lot of Navajo life. At the interesting spots we had enough time to take photos and to enjoy the views. We highly recommend this tour.
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Keithc760
Jun 10, 2024
Just Do It.... don't miss your chance. - My husband and I took the tour June 10th. We had the best tour guide, Marjory. If we ever take the tour again we would ask for Marjory. She was a fountain of information and a great photographer. If we could give her a million stars we would. Marjory Ahehee for hozho tour.
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Woolyback02
Jun 6, 2024
What a great tour, don't leave without doing it. - Well what a tour. Firstly Tesla was wonderful, she imparted her knowledge to us without a slip up. Informative and friendly and would highly recommend her for your tour guide. Her driving was safe and steady and we were never unsafe at any time. Flute playing by Tesla was great and very serene.
The tour is self was wonderful and the scenery out of this world. The tribal house (hogan) was fascinating and the lady inside was very informative.
Overall the ibwould highly recommend this tour and if possible have Tesla as your guide.
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M_rciaf131
Jun 6, 2024
Super recommend! - We booked the 9:30 am tour and couldn't be happier with our experience. Tesla, our guide, shared much knowledge on the views, monuments, history, and Navajo culture. Extensively answered any questions the group had, which made it feel like an on-going conversation. Tesla speaks very calmly which just embraces you in the whole experience. Visiting the female Hogan was definitely a highlight, as well as listening Tesla playing flute.
Thank you so much for an amazing experience, Tesla. Looking forward to come back some time.
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